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Rider's Manual
C 650 GT
BMW Motorrad
The Ultimate
Riding Machine
Vehicle data/dealership details
Vehicle data
Model
Vehicle Identification Number
Colour code
Date of first registration
Registration number
Dealership details
Person to contact in Service department
Ms/Mr
Phone number
Dealership address/phone number (com-
pany stamp)
Welcome to BMW
We congratulate you on your
choice of a Maxi-Scooter from
BMW Motorrad and welcome
you to the community of BMW
riders.
Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new Maxi-Scooter. It con-
tains important information on
how to operate the controls and
how to make the best possible
use of all this Scooter'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.
If you have questions concerning
your Maxi-Scooter, your author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer will
gladly provide advice and assist-
ance.
We hope that you will enjoy your
Maxi-Scooter and wish you a
safe and pleasant journey
BMW Motorrad.
01 41 8 558 861
*01418558861*
*01418558861*
*01418558861*
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, right side . . . . . 13
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 14
Multifunction switch,
right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 17
3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 19
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 20
Warning and telltale
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . 22
Distance ridden after fuel
down to reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Ambient temperature. . . . . . . . 23
Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4 Operation. . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . 37
Ignition switch/steering
lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 43
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Grip heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Stowage compartments . . . . . 47
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5 Anti-theft alarm
DWA . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . 53
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Alarm function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Registration of the remote
control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Synchronisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6 Riding . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 63
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 64
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Maxi-Scooter Parking . . . . . . . 69
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Securing vehicle for trans-
portation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
7 Engineering details. . .. . 75
Brake system with
BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . 76
Tyre pressure monitoring
RDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
8 Accessories . . . . . . .. . . . .. 81
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 82
Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Topcase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Scooter lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
9 Maintenance . . . .. . . . .. . . 87
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 88
Standard toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
BMW Motorrad front-wheel
stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Body panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
10 Care . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . .. 115
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . 116
Cleaning easily damaged
components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Maxi-Scooter Laying up . . . 118
Protective wax coating . . . . 118
Restore the Maxi-Scooter
to use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
11 Technical data . . .. . . 119
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 120
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 121
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 125
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . 127
Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Riding specifications . . . . . . 132
Anti-theft alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . 133
12 Service . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 135
BMW Motorrad Service . . . 136
BMW Motorrad Mobility
services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 136
Confirmation of mainten-
ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Confirmation of service . . . . 143
13 Appendix . .. . . . . . . . . . . 145
Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
14 Index . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 147
General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Actuality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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General instructions
Overview
Chapter 2 of this Rider's
Manual will provide you with an
initial overview of your Maxi-
Scooter. All maintenance and
servicing work on the vehicle
is documented in Chapter 12.
This record of the maintenance
work you have had performed on
your vehicle is a precondition for
generous treatment of goodwill
claims.
When the time comes to sell
your Scooter, please remem-
ber to hand over this Rider's
Manual; it is an important part
of the vehicle.
Abbreviations and
symbols
Indicates warnings that you
must comply with for reas-
ons of your safety and the safety
of others, and to protect your
product against damage.
Specific instructions on
how to operate, control, ad-
just or look after items of equip-
ment on the motorcycle.
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.
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.
RDC
Tyre pressure monitoring.
EWS
Electronic immobiliser.
DWA
Anti-theft alarm (Dieb-
stahlwarnanlage).
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General instructions
Equipment
When you ordered your Maxi-
Scooter, you chose various
items of custom equipment.
This Rider's Manual describes
optional extras (OE) offered by
BMW and selected optional
accessories (OA). This explains
why the manual may also contain
descriptions of equipment which
you have not ordered. Please
note, too, that your vehicle might
not be exactly as illustrated
in this manual on account of
country-specific differences.
If your Scooter was supplied
with equipment not described
in this Rider's Manual, you will
find these features described in
separate manuals.
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
standards of BMW Scooters
are maintained by constant
development work on designs,
equipment and accessories.
Because of this, your vehicle
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, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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General views
2
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General views
General view, left side
1 Brake-fluid reservoir for the
rear-wheel brake ( 94)
2 Fuel filler neck (underneath
cover) ( 70)
3 Adjustable pelvis support
( 50)
4 Adjuster, spring preload
( 48)
5 Engine oil filler neck and
oil dipstick (underneath
footplate) ( 88)
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General views
2
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General views
General view, right side
1 Brake-fluid reservoir for the
front-wheel brake ( 93)
2 Type plate (on the steering
head tube right)
3 Battery (underneath side
panel) ( 110)
Fuses (behind side panel)
( 105)
4 VIN (on right frame tube)
5 Coolant sight glass
(through opening in side
panel) ( 95)
6 Coolant expansion tank
(underneath footrest plate)
( 96)
7 with seat heating
OE
Rear-seat heating opera-
tion ( 45)
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General views
Multifunction switch,
left
1 Operation of high-beam
headlight and headlight
flasher ( 42)
2 Control for hazard warning
flashers ( 43)
3 Windscreen control
( 47)
4 Operation of the flashing
turn indicators ( 43)
5 Horn
6 INFO, operation of the on-
board computer ( 40)
7 TRIP, operation of the trip-
meter ( 40)
8 with daytime riding
lights
OE
Operation of the daytime
riding lights ( 42)
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General views
Multifunction switch,
right
1 with heated handlebar
grips
OE
Grip heating control
( 44)
2 with seat heating
OE
Operation of seat heating
( 45)
3 Emergency off switch (kill
switch) ( 44)
4 Starter button ( 66)
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General views
Cockpit
1 Speedometer
2 Multifunction display
( 20)
Warning and telltale lights
( 21)
3 Rider's Manual (in the stor-
age compartment) ( 47)
4 Release for fuel-tank cover
(integrated into ignition
switch/steering lock)
( 70)
5 Seat release (integrated
into ignition switch/steering
lock) ( 49)
6 Stowage compartment
( 47)
Socket (in the stowage
compartment) ( 82)
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General views
Underneath the seat
1 Toolkit ( 88)
2 Payload table
3 Table of tyre pressures
4 Rider's Manual (at edge of
carpet)
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General views
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General views
Status indicators
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Warning and telltale lights . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Distance ridden after fuel down to
reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Ambient temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Tyre pressures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Status indicators
Multifunction display
1 Fuel-gauge reading
2 with seat heating
OE
Indicator for seat-heating
stage ( 45)
3 Text box for warnings
( 24)
4 Warning symbols ( 24)
5 Odometer and tripmeters
( 41)
Service-due indicator
( 22)
Distance covered since
fuel dropped to reserve
( 23)
6 Rev. counter
7 On-board computer read-
ings ( 40)
8 Clock ( 39)
9 with heated handlebar
grips
OE
Indicator for grip-heating
stage ( 44)
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Status indicators
Warning and telltale
lights
1 with daytime riding
lights
OE
Telltale light for daytime
riding lights ( 42)
2 Telltale light for left turn
indicators
3 General warning light
( 24)
4 Anti-theft alarm telltale light
( 56)
5 Telltale light for right turn
indicators
6 ABS warning light ( 30)
7 Warning light for fuel down
to reserve ( 29)
8 Warning light for engine
electronics ( 30)
9 High-beam headlight tell-
tale light
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Status indicators
Service-due indicator
If the next service is due in less
than one month, the date for the
next service 1 is shown briefly
after the Pre-Ride Check com-
pletes. In this example the read-
ing means "July 2013".
If the vehicle covers long dis-
tances in the course of the year,
under certain circumstances it
might be necessary to have it
serviced at a date in advance
of the forecast due date. If the
countdown distance to the odo-
meter reading at which a service
will be due is less than 1000 km,
the distance is counted down in
steps of 100 km 2 and is shown
briefly after the Pre-Ride Check
completes.
If service is overdue, the
due date or the odometer
reading at which service was due
is accompanied by the 'gener-
al' warning light showing yellow.
The word "Service" remains per-
manently visible.
If the service-due indic-
ator appears more than a
month before the service date,
the date saved in the instrument
cluster must be adjusted. This
situation can occur if the battery
was disconnected.
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Status indicators
Distance ridden after
fuel down to reserve
The distance you ride after the
fuel level drops to reserve is
shown 1 along with symbol 2.
This counter is reset and the
reading disappears as soon as
refuelling brings the total quantity
of fuel in the tank back above the
reserve level.
Ambient temperature
If ambient temperature
drops below 3 °C the tem-
perature display flashes to draw
your attention to the risk of black
ice forming. 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.
Tyre pressures
with tyre pressure monitoring
(RDC)
OE
The tyre-pressure readings are
based on a reference tyre tem-
perature of 20 °C. The front
tyre pressure is on the left 1;
the reading on the right 2 is the
rear tyre pressure. ":"
appears directly after the ig-
nition is switched on, because
the sensors do not transmit tyre
pressures until the first time the
vehicle accelerates to more than
30 km/h.
If "General" warning light 4
flashes red, accompanied
by symbol 3, the reading is a
warning. The top arrow beside
the tyre symbol indicates a prob-
lem with the front wheel, the bot-
tom arrow indicates a problem
with the rear wheel.
The detailed description of
BMW Motorrad RDC starts on
page ( 78).
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Status indicators
Oil level
Oil-level indicator 1 gives you an
indication of the engine oil level.
You can call up this reading only
when the vehicle is at a standstill.
The preconditions for the oil level
check are as follows:
Engine at operating tempera-
ture.
Engine idling for at least ten
seconds.
Side stand retracted.
Scooter is upright.
The meanings of the readings
that can appear at position 2 are
as follows:
OK: Oil level is correct.
CHECK: Check the oil level the
next time you stop for fuel.
: Oil level cannot be meas-
ured (conditions as stated above
not satisfied).
The appropriate warning
symbol shows if the oil level
is too low.
Warnings
Mode of presentation
Warnings are indicated by the
corresponding warning lights.
Warnings for which there is no
dedicated warning light are indic-
ated by 'general' warning light 1
showing in combination with
a warning text at position 2 or
one of the warning symbols 3
appearing in the multifunction
display. The 'general' warning
light shows red or yellow, de-
pending on the urgency of the
warning.
If two or more warnings occur at
the same time, all the appropri-
ate warning lights and warning
symbols appear, alternating with
warning words as applicable.
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Status indicators
The possible warnings are listed
on the next pages.
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Status indicators
Warnings, overview
Warning and telltale
lights
Warning symbols in the
display
Meaning
lights up yellow
EWS! appears on
the display
Electronic immobiliser active ( 29)
lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 29)
lights up red appears on the
display
Coolant temperature too high ( 29)
appears on the
display
Engine in emergency-operation mode
( 30)
lights up yellow appears on the
display
Engine-oil level too low ( 30)
OIL CHECK
appears on the
display
flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed
( 30)
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Status indicators
Warning and telltale
lights
Warning symbols in the
display
Meaning
lights up
ABS fault ( 30)
lights up yellow
+ LAMP! appears
on the display
Rear light defective ( 31)
lights up yellow
+ LAMP! appears
on the display
Bulb for headlight defective ( 31)
lights up yellow
+ LAMP! appears
on the display
Rear light and bulb for headlight are de-
fective ( 31)
appears on the
display
Outside temperature warning ( 32)
flashes red
appears on the
display
Tyre pressure, front, outside permitted
tolerance ( 32)
The critical tyre
pressure flashes.
flashes red
appears on the
display
Tyre pressure, rear, outside permitted
tolerance ( 33)
The critical tyre
pressure flashes.
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Status indicators
Warning and telltale
lights
Warning symbols in the
display
Meaning
flashes red
appears on the
display
Tyre pressure, both tyres, outside per-
mitted tolerance ( 33)
the tyre pressure
readings flash.
"" or ": "
is displayed.
Signal transmission disrupted ( 34)
lights up yellow appears on the
display
Sensor defective or system error
( 35)
"" or ": "
is displayed.
lights up yellow
RDC! appears on
the display
Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak
( 35)
DWA! appears on
the display
Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 35)
lights up yellow
DWA! appears on
the display
Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( 36)
lights up red appears on the
display
Battery charge voltage insufficient
( 36)
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Status indicators
Electronic immobiliser
active
General warning light shows
yellow.
EWS! appears on the display.
Possible cause:
The key being used is not au-
thorised for starting, or commu-
nication between key and engine
electronics is disrupted.
Remove all other vehicle keys
from the same ring as the igni-
tion key.
Use the reserve key.
Have the defective key re-
placed, preferably by an au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Fuel down to reserve
The reserve-fuel symbol
lights up.
Lack of fuel can cause the
engine to run irregularly or
die (risk of accident) and result
in damage to the catalytic con-
verter.
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Possible cause:
The fuel tank contains no more
than the reserve quantity of fuel.
Fuel reserve
approx. 3 l
Refuelling ( 70).
Coolant temperature too
high
General warning light shows
red.
Temperature symbol ap-
pears on the display.
Riding when the engine is
overheated could result in
engine damage.
Compliance with the information
set out below is essential.
Possible cause:
If the coolant level is too low.
Checking coolant level ( 95).
If the coolant level is too low:
Top up the coolant and have
the coolant system checked
by a specialist workshop,
preferably by an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Possible cause:
The coolant or engine-oil tempe-
rature is too high.
If possible, ride in the part-load
range to cool down the engine.
If the coolant or engine-oil
temperature is frequently too
high, have the fault rectified as
soon as possible by a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
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Status indicators
Engine in emergency-
operation mode
Engine symbol appears on
the display.
The engine is running in
emergency operating mode.
Unusual engine response is a
possibility.
Adapt your style of riding accord-
ingly. Avoid accelerating sharply
and overtaking.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has dia-
gnosed a fault. In exceptional
cases, the engine stops and re-
fuses to start. Otherwise, the en-
gine runs in emergency operating
mode.
You can continue to ride, but
bear in mind that the usual en-
gine performance might not be
available.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Engine-oil level too low
General warning light shows
yellow.
Oil-level symbol appears on
the display.
OIL CHECK appears on the
display.
Possible cause:
The electronic oil-level sensor
has registered an excessively low
oil level. Check the engine-oil
level with the dipstick the next
time you stop to refuel:
Checking engine oil level
( 88).
If the oil level is too low:
Top up the engine oil.
ABS self-diagnosis not
completed
ABS warning light flashes.
Possible cause:
Self-diagnosis did not complete,
so the ABS function is not avail-
able. The Scooter must be rid-
den at a speed of at least 5 km/h
in order for ABS self-diagnosis to
complete.
Pull away slowly. Bear in mind
that the ABS function is not
available until self-diagnosis has
completed.
ABS fault
ABS warning light shows.
Possible cause:
The ABS control unit has detec-
ted a fault. The ABS function is
not available.
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You can continue to ride the
vehicle, but make due provi-
sion for the fact that the ABS
function is not available. Bear
in mind the more detailed in-
formation on situations that can
lead to an ABS fault ( 77).
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Rear light defective
General warning light shows
yellow.
+ LAMP! appears on the
display.
A bulb failure on the mo-
torcycle is a safety risk, be-
cause it is easy for other road
users to overlook the vehicle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry a
complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
Possible cause:
Rear light or brake light defective.
Identify defective bulb by visual
check.
If the rear light is defective:
The LED rear light must be
replaced. Consult a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
If the brake light is defective:
Replacing bulb for brake light
( 107).
Bulb for headlight
defective
General warning light shows
yellow.
+ LAMP! appears on the
display.
A bulb failure on the mo-
torcycle is a safety risk, be-
cause it is easy for other road
users to overlook the vehicle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry a
complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
Possible cause:
Low-beam or high-beam head-
light defective.
Replacing bulbs for low-beam
headlight and high-beam head-
light ( 106).
Possible cause:
Parking light defective.
The LED parking light must be
replaced. Consult a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Rear light and bulb for
headlight are defective
General warning light shows
yellow.
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+ LAMP! appears on the
display.
Possible cause:
The rear light and a headlight
bulb are defective.
See the fault descriptions
above.
Outside temperature
warning
Ice-crystal symbol appears
on the display.
Possible cause:
The air temperature measured at
the vehicle is lower than 3 °C.
The ambient temperature
warning does not mean that
there is no risk of ice forming at
measured temperatures above
3 °C.
Always take extra care when
temperatures are low; remember
that the danger of black ice form-
ing is particularly high on bridges
and where the road is in shade.
Ride carefully and think well
ahead.
Tyre pressure, front,
outside permitted
tolerance
with tyre pressure monitoring
(RDC)
OE
General warning light
flashes red.
Tyre symbol with arrow
pointing up appears on the
display.
The critical tyre pressure flashes.
Possible cause:
Measured tyre pressure in the
front tyre is outside permitted
tolerance.
Check the tyre for damage
and to ascertain whether the
vehicle can be ridden with the
tyre in its present condition.
If the vehicle can be ridden with
the tyre in its present condition:
Incorrect tyre pressures im-
pair the Scooter's handling
characteristics.
If tyre pressure is incorrect it is
essential to adapt your style of
riding accordingly.
Correct the tyre pressure at the
earliest possible opportunity.
Before you adjust tyre pres-
sure, read the information
on temperature compensation
and adjusting pressure in the
section entitled "Engineering
details".
Have the tyre checked for
damage by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
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If you are unsure whether the
vehicle can be ridden with the
tyre in its present condition:
Do not continue your journey.
Notify the breakdown service.
Tyre pressure, rear,
outside permitted
tolerance
with tyre pressure monitoring
(RDC)
OE
General warning light
flashes red.
Tyre symbol with arrow
pointing down appears on
the display.
The critical tyre pressure flashes.
Possible cause:
Measured tyre pressure in the
rear tyre is outside permitted tol-
erance.
Check the tyre for damage
and to ascertain whether the
vehicle can be ridden with the
tyre in its present condition.
If the vehicle can be ridden with
the tyre in its present condition:
Incorrect tyre pressures im-
pair the Scooter's handling
characteristics.
If tyre pressure is incorrect it is
essential to adapt your style of
riding accordingly.
Correct the tyre pressure at the
earliest possible opportunity.
Before you adjust tyre pres-
sure, read the information
on temperature compensation
and adjusting pressure in the
section entitled "Engineering
details".
Have the tyre checked for
damage by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
If you are unsure whether the
vehicle can be ridden with the
tyre in its present condition:
Do not continue your journey.
Notify the breakdown service.
Tyre pressure, both
tyres, outside permitted
tolerance
with tyre pressure monitoring
(RDC)
OE
General warning light
flashes red.
Tyre symbol with arrows
pointing up and down ap-
pears on the display.
The tyre pressure readings flash.
Possible cause:
Measured tyre pressure in both
tyres is outside permitted toler-
ance.
Check the tyre for damage
and to ascertain whether the
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vehicle can be ridden with the
tyre in its present condition.
If the vehicle can be ridden with
the tyres in the present condition:
Incorrect tyre pressures im-
pair the Scooter's handling
characteristics.
If tyre pressure is incorrect it is
essential to adapt your style of
riding accordingly.
Correct the tyre pressure at the
earliest possible opportunity.
Before you adjust tyre pres-
sure, read the information
on temperature compensation
and adjusting pressure in the
section entitled "Engineering
details".
Have the tyre checked for
damage by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
If you are unsure whether the
vehicle can be ridden with the
tyres in the present condition:
Do not continue your journey.
Notify the breakdown service.
Signal transmission
disrupted
with tyre pressure monitoring
(RDC)
OE
"" or ": " is displayed.
Possible cause:
The vehicle has not yet accel-
erated past the threshold of ap-
proximately 30 km/h. The RDC
sensors do not start transmitting
signals until the vehicle reaches
a speed above this threshold for
the first time ( 78).
Increase speed above this
threshold and observe the RDC
readings. Assume that a per-
manent fault has not occurred
unless the 'General' warning
light comes on to accompany
the symptoms. Under these
circumstances:
Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Possible cause:
Wireless communication with the
RDC sensors has been disrupted.
Possible causes include radio-
communication systems operat-
ing in the vicinity and interfering
with the link between the RDC
control unit and the sensors.
Move to another location and
observe the RDC readings. As-
sume that a permanent fault
has not occurred unless the
'General' warning light comes
on to accompany the symp-
toms. Under these circum-
stances:
Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably
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an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Sensor defective or
system error
with tyre pressure monitoring
(RDC)
OE
General warning light shows
yellow.
Tyre symbol appears on
the display.
"" or ": " is displayed.
Possible cause:
Vehicle is fitted with wheels not
equipped with RDC sensors.
Fit wheels and tyres equipped
with RDC sensors.
Possible cause:
One or two RDC sensors have
failed.
Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Possible cause:
A system error has occurred.
Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Battery of tyre-pressure
sensor weak
with tyre pressure monitoring
(RDC)
OE
General warning light shows
yellow.
RDC! appears on the display.
This error message shows
briefly only after the Pre-
Ride-Check completes.
Possible cause:
The integral battery in the tyre-
pressure sensor has lost a sig-
nificant proportion of its original
capacity. There is no assurance
of how long the tyre pressure
control system can remain opera-
tional.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Anti-theft alarm battery
weak
with anti-theft alarm (DWA)
OE
DWA! appears on the display.
This error message shows
briefly only after the Pre-
Ride-Check completes.
Possible cause:
The integral battery in the anti-
theft alarm has lost a significant
proportion of its original capacity.
There is no assurance of how
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long the anti-theft alarm can re-
main operational if the vehicle's
battery is disconnected.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Anti-theft alarm battery
flat
with anti-theft alarm (DWA)
OE
General warning light shows
yellow.
DWA! appears on the display.
This error message shows
briefly only after the Pre-
Ride-Check completes.
Possible cause:
The integral battery in the anti-
theft alarm has lost its entire ori-
ginal capacity. There is no as-
surance that the anti-theft alarm
will be operational if the vehicle's
battery is disconnected.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Battery charge voltage
insufficient
General warning light shows
red.
Battery symbol appears on
the display.
A discharged battery can
render various systems un-
available, for example the lights,
the engine or the ABS. This can
result in dangerous situations.
Do not continue your journey.
Battery is not being charged. If
you continue to ride the vehicle
the on-board electronics will
drain the battery.
Possible cause:
Alternator or alternator drive de-
fective.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
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Operation
Ignition switch/steering lock . . . . . . . . . 38
Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Grip heating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Stowage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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Operation
Ignition switch/steering
lock
Keys
You receive two vehicle keys.
with topcase
OA
If you wish you can arrange to
have the topcase fitted with a
lock that can be opened with the
same key. Consult a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Switching on ignition
Turn the key to the ON posi-
tion.
Parking lights and all function
circuits switched on.
Engine can be started.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 66)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 67)
Switching off ignition
Turn the key to the OFF posi-
tion.
The lights are switched off, the
side light and light on the rear
stowage compartment remain
illuminated briefly.
Handlebars not locked.
Key can be removed.
Locking handlebars
Turn the handlebars all the way
to left.
Turn the key to position 3,
while moving the handlebars
slightly.
Ignition, lights and all function
circuits switched off.
Handlebars locked.
Left stowage compartment
locked.
Key can be removed.
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Operation
Date and time
Setting time
Switch off the engine and
switch on the ignition.
Repeatedly press button 1
(TRIP) until odometer reading 3
appears on the display.
Press and hold down button 1
(TRIP) until the first time
value 4 to be changed starts to
flash.
Set the flashing value by press-
ing buttons 1 (TRIP) and 2
(INFO).
Press and hold down button 1
(TRIP) until the next value
starts to flash.
Set the flashing value by press-
ing buttons 1 (TRIP) and 2
(INFO).
Press and hold down button 1
(TRIP) until the reading stops
flashing.
This completes the process.
You can exit the process at the
end of each step:
Without pressing any buttons,
wait until the reading stops
flashing.
The settings already made are
accepted.
Setting date and time
Switch off the engine and
switch on the ignition.
Date and time are set
one immediately after the
other.
Repeatedly press button 2
(INFO) until the date 3 appears
on the display.
The sequence in which
day, month and year are
shown can vary from country to
country.
Press and hold down button 2
(INFO) until the first date
value 3 to be changed starts to
flash.
Set the flashing values by
pressing buttons 1 (TRIP)
and 2 (INFO).
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Operation
Press and hold down button 2
(INFO) in each case until the
next value starts to flash.
After setting the time, press
and hold down button 2 (INFO)
until the reading stops flashing.
This completes the process.
You can exit the process at the
end of each step:
Without pressing any buttons,
wait until the reading stops
flashing.
The settings already made are
accepted.
Reading
Select display
Switch on the ignition.
Press button 1 to select the
reading in panel 3.
The following values can be dis-
played:
Total distance covered
Tripmeter 1 (Trip 1)
Tripmeter 2 (Trip 2)
The 'automatic' tripmeter
(Trip A) is reset automatic-
ally five hours after the ignition
is switched off and the date
has changed
Distance travelled after fuel
down to reserve
Press button 2 to select the
reading in panel 4.
The following values can be dis-
played:
Ambient temperature (TEMP)
Average speed (ØSPEED)
Average fuel consumption
(ØFUEL)
Current consumption (FUEL)
Date (Date)
Oil-level reminder (OIL)
with tyre pressure monitoring
(RDC)
OE
Tyre pressures (RDC)
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Operation
Resetting tripmeter
Switch on the ignition.
Select a tripmeter.
Press and hold down button 1
(TRIP) until the tripmeter read-
ing in panel 3 has reset.
Resetting average values
Switch on the ignition.
Select average consumption or
average speed.
Press and hold down button 2
(INFO) until the reading in
panel 4 has reset.
Lights
Low-beam headlight and
sidelights
The side lights switch on auto-
matically when the ignition is
switched on.
After switching off the ignition
the side light remains illuminated
briefly.
The side lights place
a strain on the battery.
Do not switch the ignition
on for longer than absolutely
necessary.
The low-beam headlight switches
on automatically when the engine
is switched on.
with daytime riding lights
OE
In daytime the daytime riding
lights can be switched on as an
alternative to the low-beam head-
light.
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Operation
High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher
Push switch 1 forward to
switch on the high-beam
headlight.
Pull switch 1 back to operate
the headlight flasher.
Parking light
Switch off the ignition.
Immediately after switching off
the ignition, push button 1 to
the left and hold it in this po-
sition until the parking lights
come on.
Switch the ignition on and off
again to switch off the parking
lights.
Daytime riding lights
with daytime riding lights
OE
Start the engine.
Press button 1 to switch on
the daytime riding lights and
switch off the low-beam head-
light.
The daytime riding lights
symbol appears on the
display.
The low-beam headlight and
the background lighting of the
instrument panel are switched
off.
In the dark or in tunnels: Press
button 1 again to switch off the
daytime riding lights and switch
on the low-beam headlight.
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Operation
By comparison with the
low-beam headlight, the
daytime running light makes the
vehicle more visible to oncoming
traffic. This improves daytime
visibility.
Turn indicators
Operating flashing turn
indicators
Switch on the ignition.
Push button 1 to the left to
switch on the left flashing turn
indicators.
Push button 1 to the right to
switch on the right flashing turn
indicators.
Centre button 1 to cancel the
flashing turn indicators.
Hazard warning
flashers
Operating hazard warning
flashers
Switch on the ignition.
The hazard warning flash-
ers place a strain on the
battery. Do not use the hazard
warning flashers for longer than
absolutely necessary.
If you press a turn-indic-
ator button with the ignition
switched on, the turn-indicator
function is activated instead of
the hazard warning flashers, and
remains active until you release
the button. The hazard warning
flashers recommence flashing as
soon as the button is released.
Press button 1 to switch on
the hazard warning flashers.
Ignition can be switched off.
Switch on the ignition and
press button 1 again to switch
off the hazard warning flashers.
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Operation
Emergency off switch
(kill switch)
1 Emergency off switch (kill
switch)
Operating the kill switch
when riding can cause
the rear wheel to lock and thus
cause a fall.
Do not operate the kill switch
when riding.
The emergency off switch is a
kill switch for switching off the
engine quickly and easily.
a Engine switched off
b Normal operating position
(run)
Grip heating
with heated handlebar grips
OE
Operating grip heating
Start the engine.
The heating in the heated
handlebar grips can be ac-
tivated only when the engine is
running.
Repeatedly press button 1 until
desired heating stage 2 ap-
pears on the display.
The grips can be heated with
two-stage manual heating or
automatic heating. The second
manual stage is for heating the
grips quickly: it is advisable to
switch back to stage one as soon
as the grips are warm. The fol-
lowing can be displayed:
Heating power is controlled
automatically as a function
of ambient temperature, road
speed and engine rpm.
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Operation
100% heating power
50% heating power
Seat heating
with seat heating
OE
Operating front-seat
heating
Start the engine.
Seat heating can be activ-
ated only when the engine
is running.
Repeatedly press button 1 until
desired heating stage 2 ap-
pears on the display.
The front seat can be heated
with two-stage manual heating or
automatic heating. The second
manual stage is for heating the
seat quickly: it is advisable to
switch back to stage one as soon
as the seat is warm. The follow-
ing can be displayed:
Heating power is controlled
automatically as a function
of ambient temperature, road
speed and engine rpm.
100% heating power
50% heating power
Operating rear-seat
heating
Start the engine.
Seat heating can be activ-
ated only when the engine
is running.
Press the side of button 1 with
two dots to switch the heating
to HIGH.
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Operation
Press the side of button 1 with
one dot to switch the heating
to LOW.
Centre button 1 to switch off
the seat heating.
The stage you select is indicated
by the symbol in the multifunc-
tion display 2. Stage two is for
heating the seat quickly: it is ad-
visable to switch back to stage
one as soon as the seat is warm.
The following can be displayed:
50% heating power
100% heating power
Brakes
Adjusting handbrake lever
Changing the position of
the brake-fluid reservoir can
allow air to penetrate the brake
system.
Do not twist the handlebar fitting
or the handlebars.
Attempting to adjust the
handbrake lever while riding
the vehicle can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust the
handbrake lever unless the
Scooter is at a standstill.
Turn adjusting screw 1 of the
left brake lever or adjusting
screw 2 of the right brake lever
to the desired position.
The adjusting screw is
easier to turn if you push
the handbrake lever forward.
Adjustment options:
From position 1: widest span
between handlebar grip and
clutch lever
To position 5: narrowest span
between handlebar grip and
handlebar lever
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Operation
Mirrors
Adjusting mirrors
Pivot the mirror to the correct
position by pressing gently at
the edge.
Windscreen
Adjusting windscreen
Start the engine.
Press top section of button 1
to raise the windscreen.
Press bottom section of but-
ton 1 to lower the windscreen.
Stowage compartments
Using front stowage
compartments
To open a stowage compart-
ment, press appropriate release
lever 1 down.
To close a stowage
compartment, press the lid until
it latches shut.
The left stowage compart-
ment is locked along with
the steering.
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Operation
Opening/closing rear
stowage compartment
Open the seat.
The stowage compartment
light switches on when
switching on the ignition.
After switching off the ignition
the stowage compartment light
remains illuminated briefly.
To stow two helmets in the
stowage compartment, position
the helmets as shown here.
Close the seat.
Spring preload
Setting
It is essential to set spring
preload of the rear suspension
to suit the load carried by the
Scooter. Increase spring preload
when the vehicle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the vehicle is
lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the Scooter
on its stand.
To increase spring preload:
Use the tool from the on-board
toolkit to turn adjusting ring 1
in direction A as indicated by
the arrow.
To reduce spring preload: Use
the tool from the on-board
toolkit to turn adjusting ring 1
in direction B as indicated by
the arrow.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
increase 4 clicks from the low-
est preload setting (Full load of
fuel, with rider 85 kg)
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Operation
Tyres
Checking tyre pressure
Incorrect tyre pressures im-
pair the Scooters's handling
characteristics and increase the
rate of tyre wear.
Always check that the tyre pres-
sures are correct.
At high road speeds, tyre
valves installed perpen-
dicular to the wheel rim have a
tendency to open as a result of
centrifugal force.
Fit valve caps with rubber seals
and screw them on firmly to pre-
vent sudden deflation.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the Scooter
on its stand.
Check tyre pressures against
the data below.
Tyre pressure, front
2.4 bar (Tyre cold)
Tyre pressure, rear
2.5 bar (One-up, tyre cold)
2.9 bar (two-up and/or with
luggage, tyre cold)
If tyre pressure is too low:
Correct tyre pressure.
Headlight
Adjusting headlight for
driving on left/driving on
right
This vehicle has a symmetric-
beam low-beam headlight. If
the vehicle is ridden in a coun-
try where the opposite rule of
the road applies, its symmetric
low-beam headlight means that
no measures are necessary to
prevent the headlight beam from
dazzling oncoming traffic.
Headlight beam throw and
spring preload
Headlight beam throw is gener-
ally kept constant when spring
preload is adjusted to suit load.
Consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer, if you are
unsure whether the headlight
beam-throw setting is correct.
Seat
Opening/closing seat
Switch off the ignition.
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Operation
Push the ignition key down and
turn it clockwise.
If the action is stiff press down
on the seat at the rear and
then lift it slightly at the rear.
To close, press the rear of the
seat down until it latches shut.
Adjusting pelvic support
Open the seat.
Slacken screw 1 ten full turns.
Slacken screw 2 ten full turns.
Slacken screw 3 ten full turns.
Repeat this sequence until the
pelvic support can be removed.
Do not remove the screws
from the seat.
Align mounts 4 in the pelvic
support in the desired position
above the screws in the seat.
Tighten screw 1 five full turns.
Tighten screw 2 five full turns.
Tighten screw 3 five full turns.
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Operation
Repeat this sequence until
the pelvic support is installed.
Tighten the screws only until
hand-tight.
Pelvic support to seat ( 122)
Close the seat.
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Operation
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Operation
Anti-theft alarm DWA
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Alarm function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Registration of the remote con-
trol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Synchronisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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Anti-theft alarm DWA
Overview
with anti-theft alarm (DWA)
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General information about
the anti-theft alarm (DWA)
Any attempt to move the vehicle,
change its position, start it
without an authorised key or
disconnect the starter battery will
trigger the alarm. The sensitivity
of the system is parameterised
so that slight vibrations will
not trigger the alarm. Once
the system has been activated,
any attempt to tamper with the
vehicle is indicated acoustically
by the siren and visually by all
four turn indicators flashing in
unison.
You can change some of your
DWA alarm system's parameters
to suit your personal preferences.
Conserving power in the
vehicle's starter battery
In order to conserve the power
of the starter battery and en-
sure that the vehicle will start,
the DWA anti-theft alarm auto-
matically switches off the alarm
function a few days after being
activated. In most cases, how-
ever, the system will remain act-
ive for at least 10 days.
Radio interference
Radio systems or devices trans-
mitting on the same frequency as
the remote control of the DWA
anti-theft alarm can interfere with
operation of the system. If prob-
lems of this nature occur, point
the remote control toward the
vehicle from another direction.
Controls
1 LED ( 21)
2 Right button ( 56)
3 Left button (ribbed)
( 55)
Activation
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Activation with motion
sensor
The alarm function is activated
by pressing button 1 on the
remote control once, or
by switching off the ignition (if
programmed); when the igni-
tion is switched off 30 seconds
elapse before the start of the
activation phase
Activation is confirmed
by the turn indicators flashing
twice and
by the alarm tone sounding
twice.
If you want to activate the alarm
function more than one minute
after switching off the ignition,
you must press button 1 for
longer than one second.
Activation phase
The anti-theft alarm needs 15
seconds to achieve fully active
status. No alarm is triggered dur-
ing this time.
Conserving battery power
If it remains deactivated for ap-
proximately one hour, the anti-
theft alarm shuts down in order
not to draw power unnecessar-
ily from the battery. If you want
to activate the alarm function
after the anti-theft alarm has shut
down in this way, you have to
switch the ignition on and then
off again.
Motion sensor when the
Maxi-Scooter is to be
transported
If you want to transport your
Maxi-Scooter by train or on a
trailer, for example, it is advis-
able to switch off the motion
sensor. If the motion sensor
is not switched off the severe
movements occurring in transit
could trigger the alarm.
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Deactivating motion
sensor
Press button 1 on the remote
control a second time during
the activation phase.
Turn indicators flash three
times.
Alarm tone sounds three times.
Motion sensor is deactivated.
Alarm function
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Alarm triggers
An alarm can be triggered by:
the motion sensor
attempt to switch on the igni-
tion with an unauthorised key
disconnection of the anti-theft
alarm (DWA) from the vehicle's
battery (DWA internal battery
in the anti-theft alarm provides
power).
Alarm
An alarm lasts for 26 seconds.
The system is active again an-
other 12 seconds later. You can
interrupt an alarm at any time by
pressing button 1 on the remote
control. This function does not
change the status of the anti-
theft alarm.
While an alarm is in progress an
alarm tone sounds and the turn
indicators flash. You can program
the type of alarm tone.
Reason for an alarm
Once you have deactivated the
alarm function, the anti-theft
alarm status indicator is active for
a period of one minute to show
you reasons for alarms, if any,
that were triggered in your ab-
sence:
Flashes 1x: Motion sensor;
motorcycle was rocked forward/
back
Flashes 2x: Motion sensor;
motorcycle was rocked to the
side
Flashes 3x: Ignition switched
on with unauthorised key
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Flashes 4x: Disconnection of
the anti-theft alarm from the
vehicle's battery
Information on alarm
triggering
If an alarm was triggered after
the last activation of the alarm
function, the rider is notified
accordingly by an alarm tone
sounding once when the ignition
is switched on.
Deactivation
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Deactivating alarm
function
Press button 1 on the remote
control once or switch on the
ignition with an authorised key.
Note that you can deactiv-
ate the alarm function with
the ignition key only when the kill
switch is in the RUN position.
If the alarm function is de-
activated by the remote
control and the ignition is not
subsequently switched on, the
alarm function automatically goes
active again after 30 seconds if
"Activation after ignition OFF" is
programmed.
Turn indicators flash once.
Alarm tone sounds once (if
programmed).
Alarm function is deactivated.
Conserving battery power
Approximately one hour after the
alarm is armed, the receiver for
the remote control in the anti-
theft alarm shuts down in order
not to draw power unnecessar-
ily from the battery. If you want
to deactivate the alarm function
after the receiver has shut down
in this way, you have to switch
the ignition on.
Programming
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Programming options
You can customise the follow-
ing parameters of your anti-theft
alarm:
Confirmation alarm tone after
activation/deactivation of the
anti-theft alarm in addition to
visual confirmation by turn in-
dicators flashing
Rising and falling or intermittent
alarm tone
Automatic activation of the
alarm function after the igni-
tion is switched off
Default settings
The anti-theft alarm ships with
the following default settings:
Confirmation alarm tone after
activation/deactivation of the
anti-theft alarm: No
Alarm tone: Intermittent
Automatic activation of the
alarm function after the igni-
tion is switched off: No
Programming anti-theft
alarm
Deactivate the alarm function.
Switch on the ignition ( 38).
Press button 1 three times.
Acknowledgement tone sounds
once.
Within ten seconds, switch off
the ignition.
Press button 2 three times.
Acknowledgement tone sounds
once.
Within ten seconds, switch on
the ignition.
Acknowledgement tone sounds
three times.
The programming function is
active.
Programming is a four-step
process, although no function
is allocated to step 2. The
number of times the anti-theft
alarm status-indicator light on
the vehicle flashes corresponds
to the active programming
step. An alarm tone sounds
by way of confirmation when
button 1 is pressed, and an
acknowledgement tone sounds
when button 2 is pressed.
Step 1: Do you want a con-
firmation tone to sound after
activation/deactivation of the
anti-theft alarm?
Yes:
Press button 1.
No:
Press button 2.
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Step 2:
No function allocated to this step.
Press button 1 or button 2.
Step 3: Which alarm tone
would you like the alarm to
sound?
Rising and falling:
Press button 1.
Intermittent:
Press button 2.
Step 4: Do you want to have
the alarm function activated
automatically when you switch
off the ignition?
Yes:
Press button 1.
No:
Press button 2.
Under what
circumstances is
programming aborted?
Programming is aborted
if the ignition is switched off
before completion of the last
step in the programming se-
quence.
or automatically if more than
30 seconds are allowed to
elapse between any two con-
secutive steps in the program-
ming routine.
The new settings are not saved if
programming is aborted.
Saving programming
Programming is saved
if the ignition is switched off
after completion of the last
step in the programming se-
quence
or automatically 30 seconds
after completion of the last
step in the programming
routine
The anti-theft alarm status indic-
ator light stops flashing and four
acknowledgement tones sound.
Registration of the
remote control
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When is it necessary to
register a remote control?
If you want to register an addi-
tional remote control or register
a remote control as a replace-
ment for one that has been mis-
laid, you must always register all
the remote control units with the
anti-theft alarm. You can register
a maximum of four remote con-
trol units.
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Registering remote
control
Deactivate the alarm function.
Switch on the ignition ( 38).
Press button 2 three times.
Acknowledgement tone sounds
once.
Within ten seconds, switch off
the ignition.
Press button 2 three times.
Acknowledgement tone sounds
once.
Within ten seconds, switch on
the ignition.
Acknowledgement tone sounds
twice.
You can now register a maximum
of four remote control units with
the anti-theft alarm. Registration
is a three-step process and has
to be repeated for each remote
control unit.
Press and hold down button 1
and button 2.
LED flashes for ten seconds.
As soon as the LED goes out,
release button 1 and button 2.
LED lights up.
Press button 1 or button 2.
Alarm tone sounds once.
LED goes out.
Remote control has been re-
gistered.
Repeat this three-step proced-
ure for each additional remote
control.
Termination of
registration
Logon is ended in the following
situations:
4 remote control units have
been logged on.
Ignition is switched OFF.
30 seconds elapse without a
button being pressed after the
ignition has been switched off.
30 seconds elapse without a
button being pressed after a
remote control unit has been
registered.
When registration terminates the
LED flashes and the acknow-
ledgement tone sounds three
times.
Synchronisation
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When is it necessary to
synchronise the remote
control?
The remote control has to be
synchronised if the buttons of
the remote control have been
pressed more than 256 times
outside the receiver's range.
Once this limit has been reached,
the receiver on the vehicle will no
longer react to the signals from
the remote control.
Synchronising remote
control
Press and hold down button 1
and button 2.
LED flashes for ten seconds.
As soon as the LED goes out,
release button 1 and button 2.
LED lights up.
Press button 1 or button 2.
LED goes out.
Remote control has been syn-
chronised.
Battery
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When does the battery
have to be changed?
The battery in the remote control
is due to be changed after ap-
proximately 2 - 3 years. You can
tell that the battery is weak if the
LED does not light up or lights
up only briefly when a button is
pressed.
Changing battery
Remove screw 2 and remove
bottom part of housing 1.
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Slide old battery 3 forward
from under retainer 5.
Using a battery of the
wrong type or inserting the
battery with the polarity reversed
can cause irreparable damage to
the device.
Use only the specified type of
battery (see "Technical Data").
When inserting the battery,
always make sure polarity is
correct.
Slip the new battery into posi-
tion, making sure that the pos-
itive terminal of the battery is
facing up.
Position the bottom part of the
housing at projection 6 of the
front edge and close the hous-
ing, noting two guide pins 4.
Install screw 2.
The LED on the remote con-
trol lights up, indicating that the
remote control has to be syn-
chronised.
To synchronise the remote
control, make sure that it is
within range of the receiver and
press button 1 twice.
LED 2 starts flashing and then
goes out after a few seconds.
The remote control is again
ready for use.
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Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Riding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Maxi-Scooter Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Securing vehicle for transporta-
tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
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Safety instructions
Rider's equipment
Do not ride without the correct
clothing! Always wear:
Helmet
Motorcycling jacket and
trousers
Gloves
Boots
This applies even to short
journeys, and to every season
of the year. Your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer will be
glad to advise you on the correct
clothing for every purpose.
Loading
Overloading and imbal-
anced loads can adversely
affect the Maxi-Scooter's hand-
ling.
Do not exceed the permissible
gross weight and be sure to
comply with the instructions on
loading.
Adjust spring preload and tyre
pressures to suit total weight.
with luggage carrier
OA
Note the maximum permissible
payload of the luggage carrier.
Payload of luggage car-
rier
max 9 kg
with topcase
OA
Note the maximum permiss-
ible payload of the topcase and
the speed limit for riding with a
topcase on the vehicle.
Payload of topcase
max 5 kg
Maximum permissible
speed for riding with top-
case fitted to the motorcycle
max 130 km/h
Speed
If you ride at high speed, always
bear in mind that various bound-
ary conditions can adversely af-
fect the handling of your Maxi-
Scooter:
Settings of the spring-strut and
shock-absorber system
Imbalanced load
Loose clothing
Insufficient tyre pressure
Poor tyre tread
Etc.
Risk of poisoning
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colourless
and odourless but highly toxic.
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Inhaling the exhaust fumes
therefore represents a
health hazard and can even
cause loss of consciousness with
fatal consequences.
Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Do not run the engine in an en-
closed space.
Risk of burn injury
Engine and exhaust system
become very hot when the
vehicle is in use. There is a risk
of burn injuries by contact with
hot surfaces, particularly at the
silencer.
When you park the Maxi-Scooter
make sure that no-one comes
into contact with the engine and
exhaust system.
Catalytic converter
If misfiring causes unburned fuel
to enter the catalytic converter,
there is a danger of overheating
and damage.
For this reason, observe the fol-
lowing points:
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Do not attempt to start or run
the engine with a spark-plug
cap disconnected.
Stop the engine immediately if
it misfires.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Comply with all specified main-
tenance intervals.
Unburned fuel will destroy
the catalytic converter.
Note the points listed for protec-
tion of the catalytic converter.
Risk of overheating
Cooling would be
inadequate if the engine
were allowed to idle for a lengthy
period with the motorcycle at
a standstill: overheating would
result. In extreme cases, the
motorcycle could catch fire.
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily. Ride away imme-
diately after starting the engine.
Tampering
Tampering with the Maxi-
Scooter's settings (e.g.
electronic engine management
unit, throttle valves, clutch) can
cause damages to the compon-
ents in question and lead to fail-
ure of safety-relevant functions.
Damage caused in this way is
not covered by the warranty.
Do not tamper with the vehicle
in any way that could result in
tuned performance.
Checklist
Use the following checklist to
check important functions, set-
tings and wear limits before you
ride off.
Brakes
Brake fluid levels for front-
wheel and rear-wheel brakes
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Spring preload
Tyre-tread depth and tyre
pressures
Security of the luggage
At regular intervals:
Engine oil level (every refuelling
stop)
Brake-pad wear (every third
refuelling stop)
Starting
Starting engine
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 66)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 67)
Operate the brake.
Press starter button 1.
The vehicle cannot be star-
ted while the side stand
is extended. Extending the side
stand while the engine is running
kills the engine.
The engine starts.
Consult the troubleshooting
chart below if the engine re-
fuses to start. ( 120)
Pre-ride check
The instrument panel runs a test
of the instruments and the telltale
and warning lights when the ig-
nition is switched on: this is the
"Pre-Ride-Check". The test is
aborted if you start the engine
before it completes.
Phase 1
The speedometer needle swings
to the limit value on its scale.
The warning and indicator lights
are switched on.
Phase 2
The speedometer needle swings
back to its original position. The
telltale and warning lights go out.
If the needle did not move or if a
warning light or telltale light did
not show:
Some malfunctions cannot
be indicated if one of the
warning lights fails to show.
Make sure that all the warning
and telltale lights come on in the
pre-ride check.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
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specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
ABS self-diagnosis
BMW Motorrad ABS performs
self-diagnosis to ensure its op-
erability. Self-diagnosis is per-
formed automatically when you
switch on the ignition. The Maxi-
Scooter has to move forward a
few metres for the wheel sensors
to be tested.
Phase 1
Test of the diagnosis-compat-
ible system components with
the vehicle at a standstill.
ABS warning light flashes.
Phase 2
Test of the wheel sensors as
the vehicle pulls away from
rest.
ABS warning light flashes.
ABS self-diagnosis
completed
The ABS warning light goes
out.
If an indicator showing an ABS
fault appears when ABS self-dia-
gnosis completes:
You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind that the ABS function
is not available.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Riding
At engine speeds below pullaway
rpm (approx. 2000 rpm) the
centrifugal clutch remains
disengaged, the Maxi-Scooter is
in neutral. When engine speed
increases past pullaway rpm the
clutch engages and the Maxi-
Scooter moves off.
At speeds from approx. 50 km/h
to approx. 110 km/h the engine
is running at constant speed and
operating in its maximum torque
band. Road speed is varied by
the change in transmission ratio
in the continuously variable trans-
mission. Consequently, engine
noise changes only slightly within
this speed range.
Engine speed does not increase
unless the vehicle is brought up
a speed higher than approx. 110
km/h.
Running in
Engine
Until the first running-in check,
vary the engine load range fre-
quently as you ride.
Try to do most of your rid-
ing during this initial period on
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twisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid-
ing high-speed main roads and
highways if possible.
Do not omit the first running-in
check after 500 - 1200 km.
Brake pads
New brake pads have to bed
down before they can achieve
their optimum friction levels. You
can compensate for this initial re-
duction in braking efficiency by
exerting greater pressure on the
levers.
New brake pads can extend
stopping distance by a sig-
nificant margin.
Apply the brakes in good time.
Tyres
New tyres have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened by
riding in a restrained manner at
various heel angles until the tyres
are run in. This running in pro-
cedure is essential if the tyres are
to achieve maximum grip.
New tyres do not provide
full grip straight away. Wet
roads and extremely sharp in-
clines pose a risk of accident.
Ride carefully and avoid
extremely sharp inclines.
Brakes
How can stopping
distance be minimised?
Load distribution shifts dynam-
ically between the front and rear
wheels when the vehicle brakes.
The sharper the vehicle decel-
erates, the more load is shifted
to the front wheel. The higher
the wheel load, the more braking
force can be transmitted without
the wheel locking.
To optimise stopping distance,
apply the front brakes rapidly and
keep on increasing the force
you apply to the brake lever.
This makes the best possible
use of the dynamic increase in
load at the front wheel. In the
"panic braking situations" that
are trained so frequently, brak-
ing force is applied as rapidly as
possible and with the rider's full
force applied to the brake levers;
under these circumstances, the
dynamic shift in load distribution
cannot keep pace with the in-
crease in deceleration and the
tyres cannot transmit the full
braking force to the surface of
the road. Under these circum-
stances the front wheel can lock
up.
BMW Motorrad ABS prevents
the front wheel from locking up.
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Descending mountain
passes
There is a danger of the
brakes fading if you use
only the rear brakes when des-
cending mountain passes. Under
extreme conditions, the brakes
could overheat and suffer severe
damage.
Use both front and rear brakes,
and make use of the engine's
braking effect as well.
Wet and dirty brakes
Wetness and dirt on the brake
discs and the brake pads dimin-
ish braking efficiency.
Delayed braking action or poor
braking efficiency must be
reckoned with in the following
situations:
Riding in the rain or through
puddles of water.
After the vehicle has been
washed.
Riding on salted or gritted
roads.
After work has been carried on
the brakes, due to traces of oil
or grease.
Riding on dirt-covered surfaces
or off-road.
Wetness and dirt result in
poor braking efficiency.
Apply the brakes lightly while
riding to remove wetness and
dirt, or dismount and clean the
brakes.
Think ahead and brake in good
time until full braking efficiency is
restored.
Maxi-Scooter Parking
Side stand
Switch off the engine.
If the ground is soft or un-
even, there is no guaran-
tee that the motorcycle will rest
firmly on the stand.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
Extend the side stand and prop
the Maxi-Scooter on the stand.
The parking brake prevents the
vehicle from rolling away.
The side stand is designed
to support only the weight
of the vehicle.
Do not lean or sit on the vehicle
with the side stand extended.
If the camber of the roadway
permits, turn the handlebars all
the way to the left.
Centre stand
Switch off the engine.
If the ground is soft or un-
even, there is no guaran-
tee that the motorcycle will rest
firmly on the stand.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
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Excessive movements
could cause the centre
stand to retract, and the vehicle
would topple in consequence.
Do not lean or sit on the vehicle
with the centre stand extended.
Extend the centre stand and
lift the Maxi-Scooter on to the
stand.
Refuelling
Fuel is highly flammable. A
naked flame close to the
fuel tank can cause a fire or ex-
plosion.
Do not smoke. Never bring a
naked flame near the fuel tank.
Fuel attacks plastics, which
become dull or unsightly.
Wipe plastic parts immediately
after contact with fuel.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the Maxi-
Scooter on its centre stand.
Push the ignition key down and
turn it counter-clockwise.
If it is hard to open, push fuel-
tank cover 1 to the rear then
flick it forward to open.
Open fuel filler cap 2.
Fuel expands when hot.
Fuel escaping from an
overfilled tank could make its way
onto the road surface. This could
cause a fall.
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Do not overfill the fuel tank.
Leaded fuel will destroy the
catalytic converter.
Do not attempt to run the vehicle
on leaded fuel or fuel with metal-
lic additives, e.g. manganese or
iron.
Refuel with fuel of the grade
stated below; do not fill the
tank past the bottom edge of
the filler neck.
If filling occurs after the fuel
level has gone below the
reserve limit, the amount filled
must be greater than the reserve
amount for the new fuel level to
be recognised and the warning
light to switch off.
Recommended fuel
grade
Super unleaded (max. 10 %
ethanol, E10)
95 ROZ/RON
89 AKI
Usable fuel capacity
approx. 16 l
Fuel reserve
approx. 3 l
Close fuel filler cap 2.
Push fuel-tank cover 1 until it
latches shut.
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Securing vehicle for
transportation
Make sure that all components
that might come into contact
with straps used to secure the
vehicle are adequately protec-
ted against scratching. Use
adhesive tape or soft cloths, for
example, for this purpose.
The Maxi-Scooter can
topple and fall on its side.
Secure Maxi-Scooter against top-
pling; this is best done with the
support of a 2nd person.
Push the vehicle on to the
transportation flat and hold it
in position: do not place it on
the side stand or centre stand.
Risk of damaging compon-
ents.
Take care not to trap
components such as brake lines
or wires.
At the front, loop a strap over
the bottom fork bridge on each
side and tighten.
At the rear right, loop the strap
round the mount of the silencer
and tighten.
At the rear left, loop the strap
round the spring strut mount
and tighten.
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Tighten all the straps uniformly;
the motorcycle's suspension
should be compressed as
tightly as possible front and
rear.
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Engineering details
Brake system with BMW Motorrad
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Tyre pressure monitoring RDC . . . . . 78
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Brake system with
BMW Motorrad ABS
How does ABS work?
The amount of braking force that
can be transferred to the road
depends on factors hat include
the coefficient of friction of the
road surface. Loose stones, ice
and snow or a wet road all have
much lower coefficients of friction
than a clean, dry asphalt surface.
The lower the coefficient of fric-
tion, the longer the braking dis-
tance.
If the rider increases braking
pressure to the extent that brak-
ing force exceeds the maximum
transferable limit, the wheels start
to lock and the vehicle loses its
directional stability; a fall is im-
minent. Before this situation
can occur, ABS intervenes and
adapts braking pressure to the
maximum transferable braking
force, so the wheels continue
to turn and directional stability
is maintained irrespective of the
condition of the road surface.
What are the effects of
surface irregularities?
Humps and surface irregular-
ities can cause the wheels to
lose contact temporarily with
the road surface; if this hap-
pens the braking force that can
be transmitted to the road can
drop to zero. If the brakes are
applied under these circum-
stances the ABS has to reduce
braking force to ensure that dir-
ectional stability is maintained
when the wheels regain contact
with the road surface. At this in-
stant the BMW Motorrad ABS
must assume an extremely low
coefficient of friction, so that the
wheels will continue to rotate un-
der all imaginable circumstances,
because this is the precondition
for ensuring directional stability.
As soon as is registers the ac-
tual circumstances, the system
reacts instantly and adjusts brak-
ing force accordingly to achieve
optimum braking.
Rear wheel lift
Even under severe braking, a
high level of tyre grip can mean
that the front wheel does not
lock up until very late, if at all.
Consequently, ABS does not
intervene until very late, if at
all. Under these circumstances
the rear wheel can lift off the
ground, and the outcome can
be a highsiding situation in which
the Maxi-Scooter can flip over.
Severe braking can cause
the rear wheel to lift off the
ground.
When you brake, bear in mind
that ABS control cannot always
be relied on to prevent the rear
wheel from lifting clear of the
ground.
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What is the design
baseline for
BMW Motorrad ABS?
Within the limits imposed by
physics, BMW Motorrad ABS en-
sures directional stability on any
surface. The system is not op-
timised for special requirements
that apply under extreme com-
petitive situations off-road or on
the track.
Special situations
The speeds of the front and rear
wheels are compared as one
means of detecting a wheel's
incipient tendency to lock. If
the system registers implaus-
ible values for a lengthy period,
the ABS function is deactivated
for safety reasons and an ABS
fault message is issued. Self-dia-
gnosis has to complete before
fault messages can be issued.
In addition to problems with the
BMW Motorrad ABS, exceptional
riding conditions can lead to a
fault message being issued.
Exceptional riding
conditions:
Riding for a lengthy period with
the front wheel lifted off the
ground (wheelie).
Rear wheel rotating with the
vehicle held stationary by ap-
plying the front brake (burn-
out).
Rear wheel locked for a lengthy
period, for example while des-
cending off-road.
If a fault message is issued on
account of exceptional riding
conditions as outlined above, you
can reactivate the ABS function
by switching the ignition off and
on again.
What significance
devolves on regular
maintenance?
Invariably, a technical sys-
tem cannot perform beyond
the abilities dictated by its level
of maintenance.
In order to ensure that the
BMW Motorrad ABS is always
maintained in optimum condition,
it is essential for you to comply
strictly with the specified
running-in checks.
Reserves for safety
The potentially shorter braking
distances which BMW Motorrad
ABS permits must not be used
as an excuse for careless riding.
ABS is primarily a means of en-
suring a safety margin in genuine
emergencies.
Take care when cornering! When
you apply the brakes on a corner,
the vehicle's weight and mo-
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mentum take over and even
BMW Motorrad ABS is unable
to counteract their effects.
Tyre pressure
monitoring RDC
with tyre pressure monitoring
(RDC)
OE
Function
A sensor integrated into each
tyre measures the air tempera-
ture and the air pressure inside
the tyre and transmits this in-
formation to the control unit.
Each sensor has a centrifugal-
force tripswitch that does not
enable transmission of the meas-
ured values until the vehicle has
accelerated to about 30 km/h.
The display shows  for each
tyre until the tyre-pressure signal
is received for the first time. The
sensors continue to transmit the
measured-value signals for ap-
proximately 15 minutes after the
vehicle comes to a stop.
Temperature
compensation
Tyre pressure is a temperature-
sensitive variable: pressure in-
creases as tyre temperature rises
and decreases as tyre temper-
ature drops. Tyre temperature
depends on ambient tempera-
ture, on the style of riding and
the duration of the ride.
The tyre-pressure readings
shown by the multifunction
display are temperature-
compensated; the reference tyre
temperature for these readings
is always 20 °C. The gauges on
service station air lines do not
compensate for temperature.
The tyre pressure recorded
depends on tyre temperature. In
most instances, therefore, these
gauge readings will not tally with
the pressures shown by the
multifunction display.
Pressure adaptation
Compare the RDC readings on
the multifunction display with
the value in the table on the
back cover of the Rider's Manual.
Then use the air line at a service
station to compensate for the dif-
ference between the RDC read-
ing and the value in the table.
Example: According to the
Rider's Manual, tyre pressure
should be 2.5 bar, but the
reading in the multifunction
display is 2.3 bar, so pressure is
low by 0.2 bar.
The gauge on the air line shows
2.4 bar. You must now increase
tyre pressure by the 0.2 bar dif-
ference between the value in the
table and the RDC reading; when
the air-line gauge shows 2.6 bar,
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the tyre is inflated to the correct
pressure.
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Accessories
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Scooter lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
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General instructions
BMW Motorrad cannot
examine or test each
product of outside origin to
ensure that it can be used on or
in connection with BMW vehicles
without constituting a safety
hazard. Country-specific official
authorisation does not suffice
as assurance. Tests conducted
by these instances cannot
make provision for all operating
conditions experienced by BMW
vehicles and, consequently,
they are not sufficient in some
circumstances.
Use only parts and accessor-
ies approved by BMW for your
vehicle.
BMW has conducted extens-
ive testing of the parts and ac-
cessory products to establish
that they are safe, functional and
suitable. Consequently, BMW
accepts product liability. BMW
accepts no liability whatsoever for
parts and accessories that it has
not approved.
Whenever you are planning
modifications, comply with all
the legal requirements. Make
sure that the vehicle does not
infringe the national road-vehicle
construction and use regulations
applicable in your country.
Your BMW Motorrad dealer can
offer expert advice on the choice
of genuine BMW parts, accessor-
ies and other products.
You can examine all the optional
accessories from BMW Motorrad
by visiting our website:
"www.bmw-motorrad.com".
Power sockets
Notes on use of power sockets:
Operating electrical
accessories
Battery capacity is not monitored
while one or more sockets are
in use. Running add-on devices
for a lengthy period without the
engine running can completely
drain the battery. Under these
circumstances there is no guar-
antee that the Maxi-Scooter will
start.
Cable routing
The cables from the power sock-
ets to the auxiliary devices must
be routed in such a way that
they:
Do not impede the rider
Do not restrict the steering
angle or obstruct handling
Cannot be trapped
Topcase
with topcase
OA
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Opening topcase
Turn the key to the OPEN pos-
ition in topcase lock 1.
Push the topcase lock forward.
Topcase handle 2 pops up.
Pull the release lever behind
cover 3 to the rear.
The lid of the topcase opens.
Open the topcase lid.
Closing topcase
Make sure that topcase
handle 2 is extended.
Close the topcase lid and push
it down until it latches shut.
Check that nothing is trapped
between the lid and the case.
Close topcase handle 2.
If applicable, turn the key in the
topcase lock to the CLOSE
position and remove the key
from the lock.
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Removing topcase
Turn the key to the OPEN pos-
ition in topcase lock 1.
Push the topcase lock forward.
Topcase handle 2 pops up.
Turn the key to the RELEASE
position in the topcase lock.
Pull release lever 4 to the rear
and at the same time lift the
topcase slightly by means of
the carry handle.
Work the topcase to the rear
to remove it from the topcase
carrier.
Installing topcase
Make sure that topcase
handle 2 is extended and that
the key is in the RELEASE
position in the topcase lock.
Seat the topcase in the top-
case carrier at the front.
Pull release lever 4 back; at the
same time seat the rear of the
topcase in the topcase carrier.
Close topcase handle 2.
If applicable, turn the key in the
topcase lock to the CLOSE
position and remove the key
from the lock.
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Scooter lock
with Scooter lock
OA
Securing vehicle
From below, work the rear en-
dpiece 1 of the Scooter lock
into the rear connector.
Then turn the endpiece for-
ward.
Turn the handlebars to the
left and bring the end of the
Scooter lock up to the end of
the handlebar.
Slip first chain link 2 on to
handlebar connector 3 and slip
locking piece 4 into position.
Lock the Scooter lock and re-
move the key.
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Alternatively, the Maxi-Scooter
can be secured to a fixed object
such as a post.
Pass the Scooter lock round
the post and slip the chain
through endpiece 1. Then se-
cure first chain link 2 to the
handlebar as described above.
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Maintenance
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Standard toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
BMW Motorrad front-wheel
stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Jump-starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Body panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
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General instructions
The Maintenance chapter de-
scribes straightforward proced-
ures for checking and replacing
certain wear parts.
Special tightening torques are lis-
ted as applicable. The tightening
torques for the threaded fasten-
ers on your vehicle are listed in
the section entitled "Technical
data".
You will find information on more
extensive maintenance and repair
work in the Repair Manual on
DVD for your vehicle, which is
available from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Some of the work calls for spe-
cial tools and a thorough know-
ledge of the technology involved.
If you are in doubt, consult a
specialist workshop, preferably
your authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Standard toolkit
1 Hook wrench
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel ( 48).
2 Torx wrench, T30
Checking engine oil level
( 88).
Topping up coolant
( 96).
3 Spare fuses with puller tool
Minifuses, 4 A, 7.5 A, 10 A
and 15 A
Replace the fuses.
4 Open-ended spanner
Width across flats 8/10
Removing battery
( 112).
5 Reversible screwdriver
blade
Phillips PH1 and Torx T25
Remove the body pan-
els.
Removing battery
( 112).
Engine oil
Checking engine oil level
Oil can collect in the sump
if the Maxi-Scooter is out
of use for an extended period of
time; this oil has to be pumped
into the oil tank before the level
is read. The engine oil must be
at operating temperature to do
this. Checking the oil level with
the engine cold or after no more
than a short ride will lead to mis-
interpretation; this in turn, means
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that the engine will be operated
with the incorrect quantity of oil.
In order to ensure that the en-
gine oil level is read correctly,
check the oil level only after a
lengthy trip.
With the Maxi-Scooter at op-
erating temperature place it on
its centre stand, making sure
that the ground is level and
firm.
Allow the engine to idle for one
minute.
Switch off the ignition.
Remove footrest plate 1.
Lift cover 2 up to remove.
Wipe the area around the oil
filler neck clean.
Remove oil dipstick 1.
Wipe the oil off MIN-MAX part
of dipstick 2 with a clean, dry
cloth.
Seat the oil dipstick on the oil
filler neck, but do not engage
the threads.
Remove the oil dipstick and
check the oil level.
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Engine oil, specified level
Between MIN and MAX marks
(Engine at regular operating
temperature)
If the oil level is below the MIN
mark:
Top up the engine oil to the
specified level.
Engine oil, quantity for
topping up
max 0.5 l (Difference between
MIN and MAX)
If the oil level is above the MAX
mark:
Have the oil level corrected
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Install the oil dipstick.
Install cover 2.
Insert footrest plate 1.
Brake system
Checking operation of the
brakes
Pull the right brake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Pull the left brake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
To test the parking brake, ex-
tend the side stand and try to
push the Maxi-Scooter forward
and back.
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The Maxi-Scooter must refuse
to move.
If a clear pressure point is not
perceptible or if the Maxi-Scooter
can be pushed in either direction:
Have the brakes checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Checking front brake pad
thickness
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the Maxi-
Scooter on its stand.
Visually inspect the brake pads
to ascertain their thickness.
Viewing direction: on left and
right between wheel and front
suspension toward brake
pads 1.
Brake-pad wear limit,
front
min 1.0 mm (Friction pad only,
without backing plate. The
wear indicators (grooves) must
be clearly visible.)
If the wear indicating marks are
no longer clearly visible:
Brake pads worn past the
minimum permissible thick-
ness can cause a reduction in
braking efficiency and under
certain circumstances they can
cause damage to the brake sys-
tem.
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In order to ensure the dependab-
ility of the brake system, do not
permit the brake pads to wear
past the minimum permissible
thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Check the rear brake pad
thickness
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the Maxi-
Scooter on its stand.
Visually inspect the brake pads
to ascertain their thickness.
Viewing direction: from the
bottom right toward brake
pads 1.
Brake-pad wear limit,
rear
min 1.0 mm (Friction pad only,
without backing plate.)
If the wear indicating marks are
no longer visible:
Brake pads worn past the
minimum permissible thick-
ness can cause a reduction in
braking efficiency and under
certain circumstances they can
cause damage to the brake sys-
tem.
In order to ensure the dependab-
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ility of the brake system, do not
permit the brake pads to wear
past the minimum permissible
thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Checking brake-pad
thickness, parking brake
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the Maxi-
Scooter on its stand.
Visually inspect the brake pads
to ascertain their thickness.
Viewing direction: from the
right toward brake pads 1.
Brake-pad wear limit of
parking brake
min 1.0 mm (The wear indic-
ators (grooves) must be clearly
visible.)
If the brake pads are worn past
the minimum permissible thick-
ness:
If the brake pads are per-
mitted to wear past the
minimum permissible thickness
braking performance is reduced
and there is the possibility of the
Maxi-Scooter moving even with
the side stand extended.
In order to avoid the risk of the
Maxi-Scooter toppling off its
stand, do not permit the brake
pads to wear past the specified
minimum thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Checking brake-fluid
level, front brakes
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the Maxi-
Scooter on its centre stand.
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Check the brake fluid level in
right brake fluid reservoir 1.
Wear of the brake pads
causes the brake fluid level
in the reservoir to sink.
Brake fluid level, front
Brake fluid, DOT4
It is impermissible for the
brake fluid level to drop below
the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid
reservoir horizontal)
If the brake fluid level drops be-
low the permitted level:
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Checking brake-fluid
level, rear brakes
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the Maxi-
Scooter on its centre stand.
Check the brake fluid level in
left brake fluid reservoir 1.
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Wear of the brake pads
causes the brake fluid level
in the reservoir to sink.
Brake fluid level, rear
Brake fluid, DOT4
It is impermissible for the
brake fluid level to drop below
the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid
reservoir horizontal)
If the brake fluid level drops be-
low the permitted level:
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Coolant
Checking coolant level
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the Maxi-
Scooter on its centre stand.
Check the coolant level in the
expansion tank through open-
ing 1 below the right footplate.
Specified coolant level in
expansion tank
Between MIN and MAX marks
(engine cold)
If the coolant drops below the
permitted level:
Top up the coolant.
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Topping up coolant
Remove footrest plate 1.
Remove screw 1 and remove
the cover.
Open cap 2 of the coolant ex-
pansion tank and top up the
coolant to the specified level.
Checking coolant level ( 95).
Close the cap of the coolant
expansion tank.
Lay the cover in position and
install screw 1.
Install footrest plate 1.
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and are fundamental to all cal-
culations. Any change in these
influencing variables, caused for
example by a switch to wheels
other than those installed ex-
works, can have serious effects
on the performance of the sys-
tem.
The sensor rings are essential
for correct road-speed calcula-
tion, and they too must match
the vehicle's system and con-
sequently cannot be changed.
If you decide that you would
like to fit non-standard wheels
to your Maxi-Scooter, it is very
important to consult a specialist
workshop beforehand, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. In some cases, the data
programmed into the control unit
can be changed to suit the new
wheel sizes.
Removing front wheel
Remove screws 1 and 2 on left
and right and work the front-
wheel cover forward to remove.
Remove screw 1 and remove
the ABS sensor from its bore.
Mask off the parts of the wheel
rim that could be scratched in
the process of removing the
brake calipers.
Once the calipers have
been removed, there is
a risk of the brake pads being
pressed together to the extent
that they cannot be slipped back
over the brake disc on reas-
sembly.
Do not operate the handbrake
lever when the brake calipers
have been removed.
Remove screws 2 of the brake
calipers on left and right.
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Force the brake pads 3 slightly
apart by rocking brake caliper 4
back and forth against brake
disc 5.
Carefully pull the brake calipers
back and out until clear of the
brake discs.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the Maxi-
Scooter on its centre stand.
Lift the front of the Maxi-
Scooter until the front wheel is
clear of the ground, preferably
using a BMW Motorrad front-
wheel stand.
Install the front-wheel stand
( 104).
Slacken right axle clamping
screws 1.
Remove quick-release axle 2,
while supporting the wheel.
Roll the front wheel forward to
remove.
Install the front wheel
Malfunctions are possible
when the ABS system in-
tervenes if non-standard wheels
are installed.
See the information on the effect
of wheel size on the ABS system
at the start of this chapter.
Threaded fasteners not
tightened to the specified
torque can work loose or their
threads can suffer damage.
Always have the security of the
fasteners checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
The front wheel must be
installed right way round to
rotate in the correct direction.
Note the direction-of-rotation ar-
rows on the tyre or the wheel
rim.
Roll the front wheel into posi-
tion between the front forks.
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Raise the front wheel, insert
quick-release axle 2 and
tighten to specified torque.
Quick-release axle in axle
holder
30 Nm
Tighten axle clamping screws 1
to the specified tightening
torque.
Clamping screws (quick-
release axle) in tele-
scopic forks
Tightening sequence: Tighten
screws six times in alternate
sequence
8 Nm
Remove the front-wheel stand.
Ease the brake calipers on to
the brake discs.
Tighten screws 2 on left and
right to the specified tightening
torque.
Brake caliper to fork leg
28 Nm
The cable of the wheel-
speed sensor could chafe
through if it comes into contact
with the brake disc.
Make sure that the sensor
cable is routed correctly.
Insert the ABS sensor into its
bore and install screw 1.
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Remove the adhesive tape
from the wheel rim.
Firmly pull the handbrake lever
until the pressure point is per-
ceptible, and repeat this opera-
tion several times.
Hold the front-wheel cover in
position and install screws 1
and 2 on left and right.
Remove the rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the Maxi-
Scooter on its centre stand.
Risk of burns caused by the
hot exhaust system.
Do not touch the exhaust system
when it is hot; if necessary, allow
the exhaust system ample time
to cool before proceeding.
Remove screws 1.
Remove screw 2 and remove
the cover.
Remove screw 3, counter-
holding the nut on the back.
Slacken screw 4.
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Turn the end silencer out.
Apply the rear brake or extend
the side stand to activate the
parking brake.
Remove five screws 1 from the
rear wheel, while supporting
the wheel.
Lower the rear wheel to the
ground and roll it out to the
rear.
Install the rear wheel
Malfunctions are possible
when the ABS system in-
tervenes if non-standard wheels
are installed.
See the information on the effect
of wheel size on the ABS system
at the start of this chapter.
Threaded fasteners not
tightened to the specified
torque can work loose or their
threads can suffer damage.
Always have the security of the
fasteners checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Roll the rear wheel into position
at the rear-wheel adapter and
attach it.
Install five screws 1 and tighten
to the specified torque in diag-
onally opposite sequence.
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Rear wheel to output
shaft
Tightening sequence: Tighten
in diagonally opposite se-
quence
60 Nm
Turn the end silencer to the
initial position and align in such
a way that the screwdriver
handle from the on-board tool-
kit fits between rear wheel and
silencer.
Install screw 3 and tighten
to the specified torque while
counter-holding the nut at the
back.
Silencer to bracket
20 Nm
Tighten screw 4 to the spe-
cified tightening torque.
End silencer to front si-
lencer
19 Nm
Place the cover in position and
install screw 2.
Install screws 1.
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BMW Motorrad front-
wheel stand
Install the front-wheel
stand
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the Maxi-
Scooter on its centre stand.
Use basic stand with tool num-
ber (83 30 0 402 241) in com-
bination with front-wheel ad-
apter (83 30 0 402 242).
Install rubber buffers 1 in the
bottom positions on left and
right.
Slacken securing screws 2 on
left and right.
Push adapters 3 on left and
right apart until the front forks
fit between them.
Use locating pins 4 on left and
right to set the front-wheel
stand to the desired height.
Centre the front-wheel stand
relative to the front wheel and
push it against the front axle.
Align adapters 3 on left and
right so that the front forks are
securely seated.
Tighten securing screws 2 on
left and right.
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If the Maxi-Scooter is raised
too far the centre stand will
lift clear of the ground and the
Maxi-Scooter could topple to one
side.
When raising the vehicle, make
sure that the centre stand re-
mains on the ground. If neces-
sary, adjust the height of the
front-wheel stand.
Apply uniform pressure to push
the front-wheel stand down
and raise the Maxi-Scooter.
Make sure the Maxi-Scooter is
standing firmly.
Fuses
Removing fuse
Any attempt to jumper a
defective fuse gives rise to
the risk of a short-circuit and fire.
Always replace a defective fuse
with a new fuse of the same
amperage.
Switch off the ignition.
Remove the right side panel.
Using the tool from the on-
board toolkit, remove the de-
fective fuse from fuse box 1 or
from fuse carrier 2, as applic-
able.
To open the fuse box, squeeze
latches 3 together and remove
the fuse cover.
If fuse defects recur fre-
quently have the electric
circuits checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Installing fuse
Replace the defective fuse with
a fuse of the correct amperage
rating.
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Turn socket 2 counter-clock-
wise and remove it from the
tail-light housing.
Turn bulb for brake light 3
counter-clockwise and remove
it from the socket.
Replace the defective bulb.
Bulbs for flashing turn
indicators, front
LED
Use a clean, dry cloth to hold
the new bulb in order to keep
the glass free of foreign matter.
Turn bulb 3 clockwise to se-
cure it in the socket.
Turn socket 2 clockwise to in-
stall it in the light housing.
Close cover 1.
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Replacing number-plate
light
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the Maxi-
Scooter on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.
Pull socket 1 out of the light
housing.
Remove the bulb from the
socket.
Replace the defective bulb.
Bulb for number-plate
light
W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Use a clean, dry cloth to hold
the new bulb in order to keep
the glass free of foreign matter.
Insert the bulb into the socket.
Insert socket 1 into the light
housing.
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Jump-starting
The wires leading to the
charging socket do not
have a load-capacity rating ad-
equate for jump-starting the en-
gine of the Maxi-Scooter. Ex-
cessively high current can lead
to a cable fire or damage to the
vehicle electronics.
Do not use the charging socket
to jump-start the engine of the
Maxi-Scooter.
A short-circuit can res-
ult if the crocodile clips
of the jump leads are accident-
ally brought into contact with the
motorcycle.
Use only jump leads fitted with
fully insulated crocodile clips at
both ends.
Jump-starting with a donor-
battery voltage higher than
12 V can damage the vehicle
electronics.
Make sure that the battery of the
donor vehicle has a voltage rating
of 12 V.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the Maxi-
Scooter on its stand.
Remove the right side panel.
Begin by connecting one end
of the red jump lead to the
vehicle's battery positive ter-
minal and the other end to the
positive terminal of the donor
vehicle's battery.
Connect one end of the black
jump lead to the vehicle's bat-
tery negative terminal and the
other end to a suitable ground-
ing point on or the negative
terminal of the donor vehicle's
battery.
Run the engine of the donor
vehicle during jump-starting.
Start the engine of the vehicle
with the discharged battery
in the usual way; if the en-
gine does not start, wait a few
minutes before repeating the
attempt in order to protect the
starter motor and the donor
battery.
Allow both engines to idle for a
few minutes before disconnect-
ing the jump leads.
Disconnect the jump lead from
the negative terminal and the
ground point first, then dis-
connect the second jump lead
from the positive terminal and
the battery connection point.
Do not use proprietary
start-assist sprays or other
products to start the engine.
Installing side panel ( 113).
Battery
Maintenance instructions
Correct upkeep, recharging and
storage will prolong the life of
the battery and are essential if
warranty claims are to be con-
sidered.
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Maintenance
Compliance with the points be-
low is important in order to max-
imise battery life:
Keep the surface of the battery
clean and dry
Be sure to read and comply
with the instructions for char-
ging the battery on the follow-
ing pages
Do not turn the battery upside
down
If the battery is not discon-
nected, the on-board elec-
tronics (e.g. clock, etc.) gradually
drain the battery. This can cause
the battery to run flat. If this hap-
pens, warranty claims will not be
accepted.
Connect a float charger to the
battery if the motorcycle is to
remain out of use for more than
four weeks.
Charging battery when
connected
Charging the connected
battery directly at the bat-
tery terminals can damage the
vehicle electronics.
Always disconnect the battery
from the on-board circuits be-
fore recharging it with a charger
connected directly to the battery
posts.
If you switch on the igni-
tion and the multifunction
display and indicator lights fail
to light up, the battery is com-
pletely flat (battery voltage is less
than 9 V). Attempting to charge
a completely flat battery via the
extra socket can cause damage
to the motorcycle's electronics.
If a battery has discharged to the
extent that it is completely flat, it
has to be disconnected from the
on-board circuits and charged
with the charger connected dir-
ectly to the battery posts.
With the battery connected to
the vehicle's on-board electrical
system, charge only via the ex-
tra socket. The extra socket is
available as an optional access-
ory only.
Comply with the operating in-
structions of the charger.
Charging battery when
disconnected
Charge the battery using a
suitable charger.
Comply with the operating in-
structions of the charger.
Once the battery is fully
charged, disconnect the
charger's terminal clips from
the battery terminals.
The battery has to be re-
charged at regular intervals
in the course of a lengthy period
of disuse. See the instructions
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Maintenance
for caring for your battery. Al-
ways fully recharge the battery
before restoring it to use.
Removing battery
Switch off the ignition.
with anti-theft alarm (DWA)
OE
If applicable, switch off the anti-
theft alarm.
Remove the right side panel.
Disconnection in the wrong
sequence increases the risk
of short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Disconnect negative lead 1
first.
Then disconnect positive
lead 2.
Remove screw 3 and remove
the retainer.
Remove the battery from the
holder.
Installing battery
Position the battery in the bat-
tery compartment with the
positive terminal on the left
side.
Slip the battery retainer over
the battery and install screw 3.
Installation in the wrong
sequence increases the risk
of short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Connect positive lead 2 first.
Then connect negative lead 1.
Installing side panel ( 113).
Setting date and time ( 39).
Body panels
Removing side panel
Remove screw 1.
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Maintenance
The procedure for the right
side panel is described
here, but the description ap-
plies by analogy to the left side
panel.
Remove screws 2.
Open stowage compartment 3.
Remove screw 4 in the stow-
age compartment.
Ease the side panel out of its
holder at position 5 at the top
edge.
Then slightly raise the side
panel and remove.
Installing side panel
Seat the side panel in
mounts 6.
The procedure for the right
side panel is described
here, but the description ap-
plies by analogy to the left side
panel.
Tilt the side panel up and push
it into holder 5.
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Maintenance
Care
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Cleaning easily damaged compon-
ents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Maxi-Scooter Laying up . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Restore the Maxi-Scooter to
use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
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Care
Care products
BMW Motorrad recommends
that you use the cleaning
and care products you can
obtain from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
The substances in BMW
CareProducts have been tested
in laboratories and in practice;
they provide optimised care and
protection for the materials used
in your vehicle.
The use of unsuitable
cleaning and care products
can damage vehicle components.
Do not use solvents such as cel-
lulose thinners, cold cleaners,
fuel or the like, and do not use
cleaning products that contain
alcohol.
Washing the vehicle
BMW Motorrad recommends
that you use BMW insect re-
mover to soften and wash off
insects and stubborn dirt on
painted parts prior to washing
the vehicle.
To prevent stains, do not wash
the vehicle immediately after it
has been exposed to strong sun-
light and do not wash it in the
sun.
Make sure that the vehicle is
washed frequently, especially
during the winter months.
To remove road salt, clean the
Maxi-Scooter with cold water im-
mediately after every trip.
After the Scooter has been
washed, ridden through wa-
ter or ridden in the rain, the brake
discs and pads might be wet and
the brakes might not take effect
immediately.
Apply the brakes in good time
until the brake discs and brake
pads have dried out.
Warm water intensifies the
effect of salt.
Use only cold water to wash off
road salt.
The high pressure of high-
pressure cleaners (steam
cleaners) can damage seals, the
hydraulic brake system, the elec-
trical system, and the seat.
Do not use a steam jet or high-
pressure cleaning equipment.
Cleaning easily
damaged components
Plastics
The use of unsuitable
products to clean plastic
parts can damage the surface.
Do not use cleaning agents that
contain alcohol, solvents or ab-
rasives to clean plastic parts.
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Care
BMW Motorrad recommends us-
ing BMW tar remover for remov-
ing specks of tar. Remember to
wax the parts treated in this way.
Maxi-Scooter Laying up
Fully refuel the Maxi-Scooter.
Clean the Maxi-Scooter.
Removing battery ( 112).
Spray the brake-lever, side-
stand and centre-stand pivot
mounts with a suitable lubric-
ant.
Coat bright metal and chrome-
plated parts with an acid-free
grease (e.g. Vaseline).
Stand the vehicle in a dry room
in such a way that there is no
load on either wheel.
Protective wax coating
BMW Motorrad recommends
applying only BMW car wax or
products containing carnauba
wax or synthetic wax.
It is time to rewax the paint-
work when water "puddles" on
the surface, instead of forming
beads.
Restore the Maxi-
Scooter to use
Remove the protective wax
coating.
Clean the Maxi-Scooter.
Install a charged battery.
Before starting: work through
the checklist.
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Care
Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Weights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Anti-theft alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
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Technical data
Troubleshooting chart
Engine does not start or is difficult to start.
Possible cause Rectification
Side stand extended Retract the side stand.
Starting without brake application Operate a brake lever when starting.
No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 70).
Battery flat Recharge the battery.
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Technical data
Threaded fasteners
Front wheel Value Valid
Quick-release axle in axle holder
M18 x 1.5 30 Nm
Clamping screws (quick-release
axle) in telescopic forks
M6 x 30 Tighten screws six times in alternate
sequence
8 Nm
Brake caliper to fork leg
M8 x 32 28 Nm
Rear wheel Value Valid
Rear wheel to output shaft
M10 x 1.25 x 40 Tighten in diagonally opposite
sequence
60 Nm
Silencer to bracket
M8 x 30 20 Nm
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Technical data
Rear wheel Value Valid
End silencer to front silencer
M8 x 30 19 Nm
Seat Value Valid
Pelvic support to seat
Middle screw, M6 x 30 2 Nm
Outer screws, M6 x 40 2 Nm
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Technical data
Engine
Location of engine number Crankcase, left, below alternator
Engine type 652EA
Engine design Two-cylinder four-stroke DOHC engine, 4 valves
actuated by bucket tappets, two balancing shafts,
liquid cooling, dry-sump lubrication
Displacement 647 cm
3
Cylinder bore 79 mm
Piston stroke 66 mm
Compression ratio 11.6:1
Nominal output 44 kW, at engine speed: 7500 min
-1
Torque 66 Nm, at engine speed: 6000 min
-1
Maximum engine speed max 8500 min
-1
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Technical data
Fuel
Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded (max. 10 % ethanol, E10)
95 ROZ/RON
89 AKI
Usable fuel capacity approx. 16 l
Fuel reserve approx. 3 l
Exhaust emissions standard EU 3
Engine oil
Engine oil, capacity approx. 3.1 l, with filter change
Specification SAE 15W-50, API SJ / JASO MA2, additives (e.g.
molybdenum-based) are not permissible because
they can attack coated components of the engine,
BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad
ADVANTEC Pro oil, SAE 15W-50
BMW recommends
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Technical data
Running gear
Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork
Spring travel, front 115 mm, at wheel
Type of rear suspension Cast aluminium single swinging arm
Type of rear suspension Direct-pivot spring strut with adjustable spring
preload
Spring travel, rear 115 mm, at wheel
Brakes
Type of front brake Hydraulically actuated twin-disc brake with 2-pis-
ton floating calipers
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal
Brake disc thickness, front min 4.5 mm, wear limit
Play of brake controls (Front brake) approx. 11.5 mm, at end of lever
Type of rear brake Hydraulically actuated disc brake with 2-piston
floating caliper, brake for riding
Bowden-cable-actuated disc brake with 1-piston
floating caliper, parking brake
Brake-pad material, rear Organic material
Brake disc thickness, rear min 4.5 mm, wear limit
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Technical data
Play of brake controls (Rear brake) approx. 11 mm, at end of lever
Wheels and tyres
Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved
tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer
or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com".
Front wheel
Front wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2
Front wheel rim size 3.50" x 15"
Tyre designation, front 120/70 R15
Wheel load, front, at unladen weight 129 kg
Permissible wheel load, front max 170 kg
Permissible front-wheel imbalance max 5 g
Rear wheel
Rear-wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2
Rear wheel rim size 4.50" x 15"
Tyre designation, rear 160/60 R 15
Wheel load, rear, at unladen weight 132 kg
Permissible wheel load, rear max 275 kg
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Technical data
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front 2.4 bar, tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold
2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold
Electrics
Battery
Battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery
Battery rated voltage 12 V
Battery rated capacity 12 Ah
Spark plugs
Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8
±0.1
mm
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Technical data
Lighting
Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulb for parking light LED
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front LED
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear LED
Bulb for tail light/brake light LED / PR-21W / 12 V / 21 W
Bulb for number-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
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Technical data
Fuses
Fuse holder 30 A, Fuse 9: Control unit, instrument panel / ig-
nition switch
30 A, Fuse 10: Control unit, anti-lock brake sys-
tem (ABS)
Fuse box 15 A, Fuse 1: DME main relay
10 A, Fuse 2: Control unit, digital engine electron-
ics (DME)
4 A, Fuse 3: Control unit, anti-theft alarm (DWA) /
tyre pressure monitoring (RDC)
5 A, Fuse 4: Brake light switches, front brake /
rear brake / plug for optional accessories / socket
in front stowage compartment
7.5 A, Fuse 5: Fan
5 A, Fuse 6: Socket in rear stowage compartment
4 A, Fuse 7: Number-plate light
4 A, Fuse 8: Control unit, digital engine electron-
ics (DME) / anti-lock brake system (ABS) / instru-
ment panel
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Technical data
Frame
Frame type Bridge-type steel frame with cast light-alloy bolt-
on side parts
Position of the Vehicle Identification Number Frame tube, front right
Type plate location Steering head, front right
Dimensions
Length of motorcycle 2218 mm
Height of motorcycle 1250 mm, to top edge of mirror
Width of motorcycle 825 mm, without mirrors
Front-seat height 805 mm, without rider
with low seat
OE
785 mm, without rider
Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1910 mm, without rider
with low seat
OE
1855 mm, without rider
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Technical data
Weights
Unladen weight 261 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %
load of fuel, without optional extras
Permissible gross weight 445 kg
Maximum payload 184 kg
Riding specifications
Starting capability on uphill gradients (at permiss-
ible gross weight)
20 %
Top speed 175 km/h
Anti-theft alarm
with anti-theft alarm (DWA)
OE
Activation time on arming 15 s
Alarm duration 26 s
Activation time between two alarms 12 s
Temperature range -40...85 °C
Operating voltage 9...16 V
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Technical data
Remote control
with anti-theft alarm (DWA)
OE
Range of the remote control 10 m
Reception standby for signal from remote control 1 h, after ignition OFF
Signal frequency 25 kHz, Broadband
Transmission frequency 433.92 MHz
Battery voltage (for remote control) 3 V
Battery type (for remote control) CR 2032 lithium
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Technical data
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Technical data
Service
BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
BMW Motorrad Mobility
services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Confirmation of maintenance
work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
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Service
BMW Motorrad Service
BMW Motorrad has an extensive
after-sales service network in
place to look after you and
your Maxi-Scooter in more
than 100 countries. Authorised
BMW Motorrad dealerships have
the technical information and
the technical know-how to carry
out reliably all maintenance and
repair work on your BMW Maxi-
Scooter.
Visit our website www.bmw-
motorrad.com to find out
where the nearest authorised
BMW Motorrad dealership is
located.
If maintenance and re-
pair work is performed in-
expertly, it could result in con-
sequential damage and thus con-
stitute a safety risk.
BMW Motorrad recommends
you to have all the associated
work on your Maxi-Scooter car-
ried out by a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
In order to help ensure that
your BMW Maxi-Scooter is
always in optimum condition,
BMW Motorrad recommends
compliance with the maintenance
intervals specified for your Maxi-
Scooter.
Have all maintenance and re-
pair work that is carried out con-
firmed in the "Service" chapter in
this manual. For generous treat-
ment of claims submitted after
the warranty period has expired,
evidence of regular maintenance
is essential.
Your authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer can provide information on
BMW services and the work un-
dertaken as part of each service.
BMW Motorrad Mobility
services
As owner of a new BMW
motorcycle, in circumstances
in which assistance is required
you can benefit from the
protection afforded by the various
BMW Motorrad mobility services
(e.g. Mobile Service, breakdown
service, vehicle recovery service).
Your authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer will be happy to provide
information about the mobility
services available to you.
Maintenance work
BMW Pre-delivery Check
Your authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer conducts the BMW pre-
delivery check before handing
over the vehicle to you.
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Service
BMW Running-in Check
The BMW running-in check
has to be performed when the
vehicle has covered between
500 km and 1200 km.
BMW Service
The BMW Service is carried out
once a year; the extent of ser-
vicing can vary, depending on
the age of the vehicle and the
distance it has covered. Your au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer
confirms that the service work
has been carried out and enters
the date when the next service
will be due.
Riders who cover long distances
in a year might have to bring in
their vehicles for service before
the next scheduled date. It is
to allow for these cases that a
maximum odometer reading is
entered as well in the confirma-
tion of service. Servicing has to
be brought forward if this odo-
meter reading is reached before
the next scheduled date for the
service.
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Service
Confirmation of maintenance work
BMW Pre-delivery
Check
Completed
on
Stamp, signature
BMW Running-in
Check
Completed
on
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
on
or, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
Stamp, signature
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Service
BMW Service
Completed
on
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
on
or, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
Stamp, signature
BMW Service
Completed
on
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
on
or, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
Stamp, signature
BMW Service
Completed
on
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
on
or, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
Stamp, signature
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Service
BMW Service
Completed
on
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
on
or, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
Stamp, signature
BMW Service
Completed
on
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
on
or, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
Stamp, signature
BMW Service
Completed
on
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
on
or, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
Stamp, signature
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Service
Confirmation of service
The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories
and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work.
Item Odometer
reading
Date
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Service
Item Odometer
reading
Date
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Service
Appendix
Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
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Appendix
Certification
RDC (tire pressure control /
Contrôle de pression des pneus)
EWS (electronic immobilizer /
antidémarrage électronique)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The term “IC:” before the radio
certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4
IC: 2546A-BC54MA4
FCC ID: 2AACW-K18KMMG
IC: 11117A-K18KMMG
FCC ID: MRXBC5A4
IC: 2546A-BC5A4
FCC ID: 2AACW-K19KMMG
IC: 11117A-K19KMMG
Coolant
Checking fill level, 95
Filler neck, 13
Fill-level indicator, 13
Topping up, 96
Warning for overtemperat-
ure, 29
D
Date
adjusting, 39
Deactivating
Alarm, 57
Motion sensor, 56
Default settings, 58
Dimensions
Technical data, 131
E
Electrics
Technical data, 128
Emergency off switch (kill
switch), 15
Operation, 44
Engine
starting, 66
Technical data, 123
Warning for engine
electronics, 30
Engine oil
Checking fill level, 88
Filler neck, 11
Oil dipstick, 11
Oil level, 24
Technical data, 124
Topping up, 88
Warning for engine oil level, 30
Equipment, 7
F
Frame
Technical data, 131
Front-wheel stand
Installing, 104
Fuel
Filler neck, 11
Refuelling, 70
Reservoir release , 16
Technical data, 124
Fuel reserve
distance ridden, 23
Warning, 29
Fuses
Position on the motorcycle, 13
Replacing, 105
Technical data, 130
G
General views
Cockpit, 16
Left multifunction switch, 14
Left side of vehicle, 11
Multifunction display, 20
Right multifunction switch, 15
Right side of motorcycle, 13
Underneath the seat, 17
Warning and telltale lights, 21
H
Hazard warning flashers
Control, 14
Operation, 43
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Index
Headlight
Beam throw, 49
Driving on right/driving on
left, 49
Heated handlebar grips
Operation, 44
Horn, 14
I
Ignition
Switching off, 38
Switching on, 38
Immobiliser
Warning, 29
Instrument panel
Overview, 16
J
Jump starting, 110
K
Keys, 38
L
Lighting
Replacing bulb for brake
light, 107
Replacing bulb for high-beam
headlight, 106
Replacing bulb for low-beam
headlight, 106
Replacing number-plate
light, 109
Technical data, 129
Warning for defective bulb, 31
Lights
Control, 14
Headlight flasher, operating, 42
High-beam headlight,
operating, 42
Low-beam headlight, 41
Parking lights, operating, 42
Side light, 41
Using daytime riding lights, 42
Luggage
Instructions for loading, 64
M
Maintenance
General instructions, 88
Maintenance intervals, 136
Maxi-Scooter
Care, 115
Cleaning, 115
Lashing, 72
Laying up, 118
Parking, 69
Restoring to use, 118
Mirrors
adjusting, 47
Mobility services, 136
Motion sensor
Deactivating, 56
Multifunction display
Overview, 20
Select display, 40
Multifunction switch
General view, left side, 14
General view, right side, 15
O
Odometer and tripmeters
Resetting, 41
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Index
115


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BMW C 650 GT - 2014 User Manual - German - 154 pages

BMW C 650 GT - 2014 User Manual - Dutch - 156 pages


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