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MaintenanceMaintenanceGeneral instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Engi
General instructionsThe Maintenance chapter de-scribes straightforward proced-ures for checking and replacingcertain wear parts.Special tightening tor
6 AdapterTo accommodate the 1/4" bits and the 9x12 mmand the 3/8" universal-jointadapterEngine oilChecking engine oil levelwithout centre st
Engine oil, specified levelBetween MIN and MAXmarksIf the oil level is below the MINmark:Topping up engine oil ( 102).If the oil level is above the MA
workshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.Check operation of thebrakesPull the handbrake lever.The pressure point must beclearly percept
Checking rear brake padthicknessBrake pads worn past theminimum permissible thick-ness can cause a reduction inbraking efficiency and undercertain cir
Brake fluidChecking brake-fluidlevel, front brakeswithout centre standOAMake sure the ground is leveland firm and hold the motor-cycle upright.with ce
an authorised BMW Motorraddealer.Checking brake-fluidlevel, rear brakeswithout centre standOAMake sure the ground is leveland firm and hold the motor-
authorised BMW Motorraddealer.ClutchChecking clutch operationPull the clutch lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.If the pressure point
General viewsGeneral viewsGeneral view, left side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Handlebar fittin
time before they wear to theminimum permissible treaddepth.Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Measure the ty
tems and consequently cannotbe changed.If you decide that you would liketo fit non-standard wheels toyour motorcycle, it is very import-ant to consult
Unclip the two retaining clips 1holding the ABS sensor cableto the brake line.Mask off the parts of the wheelrim that could be scratched inthe process
Remove screw 1 and removethe ABS sensor from its bore.without centre standOAPlace the motorcycle on anauxiliary stand; BMW Motorradrecommends the BMW
tervene if non-standard wheelsare installed.See the information on the effectof wheel size on the ABS andASC systems at the start of thischapter.Threa
Install securing screws 2 onleft and right and tighten tospecified tightening torque.Front brake caliper towheel carrier30 NmClip on the two retaining
Remove three bolts 1 from si-lencer cover 2.Remove the cover.Slacken bolt 3 on the clampso that the clamp can just beturned.Do not remove the sealingg
Remove five bolts 1 from therear wheel, while supportingthe wheel.If you are using the BMWMotorrad rear-wheel stand:remove the retaining disc.Lower th
Turn the end silencer to itsinitial position.Fit bolt 4 on the rear footrestand tighten to the specifiedtightening torque.Silencer to rear footrest22
Front-wheel standInstalling front-wheelstandThe BMW Motorrad frontwheel stand is not designedto support motorcycles not fittedwith a centre stand or w
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Tighten adjusting screws 1.If the motorcycle is on thecentre stand and is raisedtoo far, the centre stand will liftclear of the ground and the mo-torc
Hold the motorcycle uprightand press the handle of thestand backwards so that bothwheels of the stand are touch-ing the ground.Then press the handle d
Replacing low-beam andhigh-beam headlight bulbThe plug arrangement candiffer from the illustration,depending on the bulb to bereplaced.Make sure the g
Engage spring retainer 4 in thecatches.Close plug 3.Fit the covers 1 for the high-beam headlight or cover 2for the low-beam headlight byturning the co
housing by turning it anticlock-wise.Remove bulb 4 from the bulbholder.Replace the defective bulb.Bulb for parking lightW5W / 12 V / 5 WFit the bulb 4
Switch off the ignition.Remove screw 1.Pull the bulb housing out of themirror housing at the threaded-fastener side.Remove the bulb holder 2 fromthe b
Install screw 1.Replacing rear turnindicator bulbsMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Switch off the ignition
Press bulb 2 into its socketand turn it clockwise to install.Seat the glass in the turn indic-ator housing.Install screw 1.LED rear lightIf the number
A short-circuit can res-ult if the crocodile clipsof the jump leads are accident-ally brought into contact with themotorcycle.Use only jump leads fitt
If the battery is not discon-nected, the on-board elec-tronics (e.g. clock, etc.) graduallydrain the battery. This can causethe battery to run flat. I
General view, left side1 Clutch-fluid reservoir( 107)2 Adjuster for headlightbeam throw (underneaththe instrument cluster)( 65)3 Seat lock (underneath
Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.If you are unable to chargethe battery through the on-board socket, you may be usinga charger t
Installation in the wrongsequence increases the riskof short-circuits.Always proceed in the correctsequence.Connect battery positive lead 2first.The c
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CareCareCare products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Cleaning easily damaged compon-
Care productsBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use the cleaning andcare products you can obtainfrom your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer. The substancesin
agents, the surfaces can be dam-aged.Do not use cleaning agents thatcontain alcohol, solvents or ab-rasives to clean plastic parts.Even fly-remover pa
Remove stains of this kind im-mediately, using cleaning-gradebenzene or petroleum spirit on aclean cloth or ball of cotton wool.BMW Motorrad recommend
Technical dataTechnical dataTroubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137Engine . . . . .
Troubleshooting chartEngine does not start at all or is difficult to start.Possible cause RemedySide stand Retract the side stand ( 72).Gear engaged a
Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value ValidFront brake caliper to wheel car-rierM8 x 32 - 10.9 30 NmClamping bolt in wheel carrierM8 x 30 19 NmQuick-rel
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Rear wheel Value ValidRear wheel to wheel flangeM10 x 1.25 x 40 tighten in diagonally opposite sequence60 Nm10138zTechnical data
EngineEngine design Transversely mounted, four-cylinder four-strokein-line engine tilted 55° forward, with four valvesper cylinder, two overhead camsh
FuelRecommended fuel grade 98 ROZ/RON, Premium plus unleaded95 ROZ/RON, Premium unleaded (fuel grade, us-able with power- and consumption-related rest
ClutchClutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bathTransmissionGearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox, integrated into en-gine blockGearbox trans
Rear-wheel driveType of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gearsType of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever; cast light-alloy singleswinging arm with tw
Rear wheelType of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever; cast light-alloy singleswinging arm with two joints and torque reactionlinkType of rear suspensio
BrakesType of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-pis-ton fixed calipers and floating brake discsBrake-pad material, front Sinte
Tyre pressureTyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre coldTyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, one-up, tyre co
LightingBulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 WBulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 WBulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 WBulb for
DimensionsLength of motorcycle 2196 mmHeight of motorcycle 1221 mm, To windscreen at DIN unladen weightWidth of motorcycle 905 mm, Across mirrorsFront
General view, right side1 Engine oil level indicator( 101)2 Fuel filler neck ( 79)3 Battery compartment( 128)4 Brake-fluid reservoir, front( 103)5 Veh
Riding specificationsTop speed >200 km/h10148zTechnical data
ServiceServiceBMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . . . . . . 150BMW Motorrad service quality . . . . . 150BMW Motorrad Service Card: on-the-spot breakdo
BMW Motorrad serviceAdvanced technology requiresspecially adapted methods ofmaintenance and repair.If maintenance and re-pair work is performed in-exp
down, contact the Mobile Serviceorganisation of BMW Motorrad.The specialists will provide thenecessary advice and assistance.You will find important c
Confirmation of maintenance workBMW Pre-deliveryCheckCompletedonStamp, signatureBMW Running-inCheckCompletedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the lates
BMW ServiceCompletedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the latestonor, if logged beforehand,Odometer readingStamp, signatureBMW ServiceCompletedonOdomet
BMW ServiceCompletedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the latestonor, if logged beforehand,Odometer readingStamp, signatureBMW ServiceCompletedonOdomet
BMW ServiceCompletedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the latestonor, if logged beforehand,Odometer readingStamp, signatureBMW ServiceCompletedonOdomet
BMW ServiceCompletedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the latestonor, if logged beforehand,Odometer readingStamp, signatureBMW ServiceCompletedonOdomet
Confirmation of serviceThe table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessoriesand, if appropriate,
Handlebar fitting, left1 High-beam headlight andheadlight flasher ( 54)2 Operating the odometer( 47)with on-board com-puterOEOperating the on-boardcom
Item OdometerreadingDate11158zService
AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABSControl, 14Engineering details, 84Operation, 56Self-diagnosis, 73Warnings, 31Anti-theft alarmTelltale light, 17Warning
Technical data, 146Warning for bulb failure, 28, 29CCaseOperation, 94Checklist, 72Clock, 20Adjusting, 46ClutchAdjusting clutch lever, 59Checking fluid
General viewsHeadlight, 18Instrument cluster, 17Left handlebar fitting, 14Left side of motorcycle, 11Multifunction display, 20Right handlebar fitting,
MMaintenanceGeneral instructions, 100Maintenance intervals, 151MirrorsAdjusting, 60MotorcycleLaying up, 134Parking, 77Restoring to use, 134Multifuncti
Status indicatorsSee also warnings, 20Standard status indicators, 20Warnings, 23Steering lockLocking, 45TTechnical dataBattery, 145Brakes, 144Bulbs, 1
WheelsChange of size, 108Checking rims, 108Installing front wheel, 111Installing rear wheel, 115Remove the front wheel, 109Removing rear wheel, 113Tec
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K 1300 S, K 1300 R, K 1300 GT Möglicher Bremsleistungsverlust an der Vorderradbremse. Nach allen Arbeiten, die Einfluss auf den Flüssigkeitsstand
Handlebar fitting, right1 with heated handlebargripsOEGrip heating ( 58)2 Starter button ( 72)3 Emergency off switch (killswitch) ( 56)215zGeneral vie
Perte possible d'efficacité du frein avant. Après des travaux qui influent sur le niveau de liquide de frein dans le circuit de frein avant (p.
Mogelijk verlies van remvermogen van de voorrem. Na alle reparaties, die invloed kunnen hebben op het remvloeistofpeil in het voorremcircuit (bijv. r
フロントブレーキでブレーキパワー損失のおそれのある場合。 フロントブレーキサーキット内フルードレベルに影響するすべての作業 (ブレーキパッドの交換やブレーキフルードの交換など)の後、フロントブレーキフルードリザーバータンク内グリルインサート 1 を必ず交換してください。この件につきましては、BMW
Correction to K 1300 S (page 140 ) and K 1300 R (page 140) 10BMW Motorrad Order number: 01 41 7 715 631 Date: 09.2008 0141771563101417715631Eng
Underneath the seat1 Luggage loops2 Rider's Manual3 Table of tyre pressures4 Payload table5 Helmet holder ( 66)6 Toolkit ( 100)7 Engine-oil fille
Instrument cluster1 Rev. counter2 Speedometer3 Telltale lights ( 20)4 Multifunction display( 20)5 Ambient-light brightnesssensor (for adapting thebrig
Headlight1 High-beam headlight2 Low-beam headlight3 Side light218zGeneral views
Status indicatorsStatus indicatorsStandard status indicators . . . . . . . . . . 20Status indicators with on-boardcomputer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Standard statusindicatorsMultifunction display1 Clock ( 46)2 Gear indicator ( 20)3 Coolant temperature( 20)4 Odometer and tripmeters( 47)5 Fuel capaci
Service-due indicatorIf the next service is due in lessthan one month, the date for thenext service is shown briefly afterthe Pre-Ride Check completes
1 Status-indicator panel ofthe on-board computer( 49)Status indicatorswith tyre-pressuremonitoring (RDC)with tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE1 Tyre-pre
Standard warningsMode of presentationWarnings are indicated by the'General' warning light 1 show-ing in combination with a warningword, for
Warnings, overviewTelltale lights Status indicators MeaningLights up yellowEWS ! Appears onthe displayElectronic immobiliser active ( 26)Lights up yel
Telltale lights Status indicators MeaningLights up yellowLAMPS ! Appearson the displayBulbs defective ( 29)325zStatus indicators
Electronic immobiliseractiveGeneral warning light showsyellow.EWS ! appears on the display.Possible cause:The key being used is not au-thorised for st
Engine in emergency-operation modeGeneral warning light showsyellow.Engine symbol appears onthe display.The engine is running inemergency operating mo
Welcome to BMWWe congratulate you on yourchoice of a motorcycle fromBMW and welcome you to thecommunity of BMW riders.Familiarise yourself with your n
Insufficient battery chargecurrentGeneral warning light showsred.Battery symbol appears onthe display.A discharged battery canrender various systems u
Bulbs defectiveGeneral warning light showsyellow.LAMPS ! appears on the dis-play.A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk becauseit is easier for ot
Warnings, overviewTelltale lights Status indicators MeaningAppears on the dis-playEngine-oil level too low ( 31)Check Oil Appearson the displayAppears
Engine-oil level too lowOil-level symbol appears onthe display.Check Oil appears on thedisplay.Possible cause:The electronic oil-level sensorhas regis
Warnings, overviewTelltale lights Status indicators MeaningFlashesABS self-diagnosis not completed( 33)Lights upABS deactivated ( 33)Lights upABS faul
ABS self-diagnosis notcompletedABS warning light flashes.Possible cause:The ABS function is notavailable, because self-diagnosis did not complete. The
Warnings, overviewTelltale lights Status indicators MeaningQuick-flashes yel-lowAppears on the dis-playASC intervention ( 35)Slow-flashes Self-diagnos
ASC interventionGeneral warning light quick-flashes yellow.ASC symbol appears onthe display.The ASC has detected a degreeof instability at the rear wh
Warning symbol 2 indicates acritical tyre pressure, and the cor-responding reading for the fronttyre pressure 3 or the rear tyrepressure 4 flashes.If
Warnings, overviewTelltale lights Status indicators MeaningLights up yellowTyre pressure close to limit of permittedtolerance ( 38)The critical tyrepr
Table of ContentsYou can also consult the index atthe end of this Rider's Manual ifyou want to find a particular topicor item of information.1 Ge
Tyre pressure closeto limit of permittedtoleranceGeneral warning light showsyellow.Tyre symbol appears onthe display.The critical tyre pressure flashe
Possible cause:The motorcycle has not yet ac-celerated past the threshold ofapproximately 30 km/h. TheRDC sensors do not start trans-mitting signals u
Battery of tyre-pressuresensor weakGeneral warning light showsyellow.RDC! appears on the display.This error message appearsonly briefly after the pre-
Warnings, overviewTelltale lights Status indicators MeaningDWALO ! Appearson the displayAnti-theft alarm battery weak ( 42)Lights up yellowDWA ! Appea
Anti-theft alarm batteryweakDWALO ! appears on the dis-play.This error message appearsonly briefly after the pre-ride check completes.Possible cause:T
OperationOperationIgnition switch and steering lock . . . . 44Electronic immobiliser (EWS) . . . . . . . 45Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition switch andsteering lockKeysYou receive two master keys andone spare key. Please consultthe information on the electronicimmobiliser (EWS) if
Locking handlebarsIf the motorcycle is on theside stand, the surface ofthe ground will determine wheth-er it is better to turn the handle-bars to the
Replacement and extrakeysYou can obtain replacement/extrakeys only through an authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer. The keysare part of an integrated secur-i
with on-board computerOEorwith tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OEorwith heated handlebar gripsOERepeatedly press button 2 untilthe clock appears on the d
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 675 R
The display starts with the cur-rent value and each time the but-ton is pressed it moves one stepthrough the following sequence:Total distance covered
without on-board computerOEwithout tyre pressure monitor-ing (RDC)OEwithout heated handlebargripsOEAlternatively, use button 2.Residual rangewithout o
Press button 1.The display starts with the cur-rent value and each time the but-ton is pressed it moves one stepthrough the following sequence:Ambient
Average speedAverage speed 1 is calculatedon the basis of the time elapsedsince the last reset. Timesduring which the engine wasstopped are excluded f
RangeThe description of the residual-range function ( 49) also cov-ers range readout 1. You canalso view the range before thefuel level drops to reser
The most recently measuredlevel is displayed for five secondswhen you next switch on the ig-nition.The oil sensor might bedefective if the "Check
Low-beam headlightThe low-beam headlight switcheson automatically when you startthe engine.When the engine is notrunning you can switch onthe lights b
Telltale light for left-hand turnindicators flashes.Push the turn-indicator buttonto the right.Right-hand turn indicatorsswitched on.Telltale light fo
Emergency off switch(kill switch)1 Emergency off switch (killswitch)Operating the kill switchwhen riding can causethe rear wheel to lock and thuscause
ABS warning light remainsON.The ABS function is deactiv-ated, but the integral functionremains active.Activating ABS functionPress and hold down butto
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Riding specifications . . . . . . 14811 Service .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149BMW Motorrad service.
Activate the ASC functionPress and hold down ASC but-ton 1.ASC symbol no longershows; if self-diagnosis hasnot completed the ASC warninglight starts f
one as soon as the grips arewarm. Grip heating can be ac-tivated only when the engine isrunning.Repeatedly press button 1 untilthe desired heating sta
Turn adjusting screw 1 clock-wise.The adjusting screw is easi-er to turn if you push thehandbrake lever forward.Span between handlebar gripand handbra
Adjusting spring preloadwhile the motorcycle is be-ing ridden can lead to accidents.Do not attempt to adjust springpreload unless the motorcycle isat
If you want a harder dampingcharacteristic, turn adjustingscrew 1 in the direction indic-ated by the H arrow.If you want a softer dampingcharacteristi
Press button 1.The current setting isdisplayed.The reading remains visible fora few seconds before disap-pearing automatically.Setting the riding mode
The display field starts at thecurrent status and cycles throughthe following sequence:One-upOne-up with luggageTwo-up (with luggage)The setting shown
Commercially available ad-hesive tape will damage theplastic lens of the light.Consult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad deal
Turn the key in the seat lock 1anticlockwise, while at thesame time supporting the rearof the seat and pushing itdownwards.Lift the rear of the seat.T
Attach the chin strap of thehelmet to the helmet holder 1on the left or right.Installing the seat ( 66).Luggage loopsRemoving the seat ( 65).Turn the
General instructionsGeneral instructionsOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . .
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RidingRidingSafety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Starting . .
Safety instructionsRider's equipmentDo not ride without the correctclothing. Always wear:HelmetMotorcycling jacket andtrousersGlovesBootsThis app
Catalytic converterIf misfiring causes unburned fuelto enter the catalytic converter,there is a danger of overheatingand damage.For this reason, obser
ChecklistUse the following checklist tocheck important functions, set-tings and wear limits before youride off.BrakesBrake-fluid levels, front and rea
At ambient temperatures below0 °C, disengage the clutch afterswitching on the ignition.The start attempt is auto-matically interrupted if bat-tery vol
Phase 2Test of the wheel sensors asthe motorcycle pulls away fromrest.ABS warning light flashes.Possible national variant ofthe ABS warning light.ABS
and engine-speed range fre-quently.Try to do most of your rid-ing during this initial period ontwisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid-ing high-speed main
Sensor 1 in the shift linkage re-gisters the shift request and trig-gers shift assistance.When you are riding at constantspeed with the engine revving
extreme conditions, the brakescould overheat and suffer severedamage.Use both front and rear brakes,and make use of the engine'sbraking effect as
OverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's Manu-al will provide you with an initialoverview of your motorcycle. Allmaintenance and repair work onthe motor
Slowly lean the motorcycle tothe side until its weight is takenby the stand and dismount tothe left.If the motorcycle is on theside stand, the surface
Excessive movementscould cause the centrestand to retract, and themotorcycle would topple inconsequence.Do not lean or sit on the mo-torcycle with the
Refuel with fuel of the gradestated below; do not fill thetank past the bottom edge ofthe filler neck.Recommended fuelgrade98 ROZ/RON (Premium plusunl
Risk of damaging compon-ents.Take care not to trapcomponents such as brake linesor wires.At the front, place the strapover the frame and route itdownw
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Engineering detailsEngineering detailsBrake system with BMW MotorradIntegral ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Electronic engine m
Brake system withBMW Motorrad IntegralABSPartially integral brakesYour motorcycle is equipped withpartially integral brakes. Bothfront and rear brakes
ing force accordingly to achieveoptimum braking.What feedback does therider receive from theBMW Motorrad IntegralABS?If the ABS system has to reducebr
exceptional riding conditions canlead to a fault message beingissued.Exceptional ridingconditions:Heating up with the motorcycleon the centre stand or
What is the designbaseline for BMWMotorrad ASC?BMW Motorrad ASC is designedas an assistant system for therider and for use on public roads.The extent
ESA Electronic SuspensionAdjustmentElectronic SuspensionAdjustment.RDCTyre pressure control(Reifendruck-Control)EquipmentWhen you ordered your BMWmoto
If the front wheel lifts clear of theground under severe accelera-tion, the ASC reduces enginetorque until the front wheel re-gains contact with the g
temperature for these readingsis always 20 °C. The air linesavailable to the public in petrolstations and motorway serviceareas almost invariably show
of which can be restrictedelectro-hydraulically usinga displaceable sleeve. Themore the sleeve encloses theplastic element, the more theexpansion of t
AccessoriesAccessoriesGeneral instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Luggage . .
General instructionsBMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are ap-proved by BMW for this purpose.Genuine BMW
tem is minimised, the supply tothe power socket is cut off ap-proximately 15 minutes after theignition is switched off, and it isalso temporarily inte
Maximum permissiblespeed for riding with thetank rucksack fitted to the mo-torcyclemax 130 km/hwith tankbagOANote the maximum permissiblepayload of th
Closing casesPress catches 1 of the case lidinto retainers 2.The catches engage with anaudible click.Press the catches on the lockstraps into retainer
Removing casesTurn the lock barrel in the RE-LEASE direction.Pull the black release lever 1(RELEASE) up and pull thecase out.Then lift the case out of
Stowing the breakdownassistance kitRemoving the seat ( 65).Remove the screws 1 and re-move the side trim panel.Lay the panel on the seatto protect the
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