BMW F 800 ST Wartungshandbuch

BMW MotorradK71ST_Titel.fm Seite 9 Donnerstag, 30. März 2006 11:52 11The Ultimate RidingMachineRider's ManualF 800 ST

OverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's Manu-al will provide you with an initialoverview of your motorcycle. Allmaintenance and servicing workon the mo

WheelsApproved wheels andtyresFor each size of tyre BMW Mo-torrad tests certain makes, andapproves those that it certifiesas roadworthy. If BMW Motorr

Once the calipers havebeen removed, there isa risk of the brake pads beingpressed together to the extentthat they cannot be slipped backover the brake

with OE BMW Motorrad ABS:Do not damage the ABSsensor on the left-hand sidewhen rolling out the wheel.Remove spacing bushing 6from the left-hand side o

Raise the front wheel, insertquick-release axle 5 and tight-en to specified torque.Quick-release axle in axleholder50 NmTighten axle clamping screw 4t

recommends the BMW Motor-rad rear-wheel stand.Install the rear-wheel stand( 103)with OE Centre stand:Place the motorcycle on itscentre stand.Slacken s

Roll the rear wheel into positionat the rear-wheel adapter.Seat the rear wheel on therear-wheel adapter.Tighten wheel studs 4 to spe-cified torque in

Tighten screw 2 for the brack-et of the silencer in the rearfootrest to the specified torque.Silencer to rear frame19 NmRemove the auxiliary stand, if

Use locating pins 3 to set thefront-wheel stand to the de-sired height.Centre the front-wheel standrelative to the front wheel andpush it against the

Push the rear-wheel stand fromthe right onto the rear axle.Push the retaining disc on fromthe left, while holding the un-lock button down.Grip the rea

Replacing high-beam/low-beam headlight bulbIf it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topplein the course of the operationsdescribed below.Alwa

EquipmentWhen you ordered your BMWmotorcycle, you chose variousitems of custom equipment. ThisRider's Manual describes option-al extras (OE) offe

Bulb for high-beamheadlightH7/12V/55WBulb for low-beam head-lightH7/12V/55WInsert the bulb; make sure thatprojection 7 is correctly posi-tioned (high-

Switch off the ignition.Turn the handlebars to theleft to facilitate access.Remove cap 1.Disconnect plug 2.Turn bulb socket 3 counter-clockwise to rem

Turn bulb socket 3 clockwiseto install.Connect plug 2.Install cap 1.Replacing the brake lightand rear light bulbsIf it is not standing firmly,the moto

Replace the defective bulb.Bulb for tail light/brakelightP21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 WUse a clean, dry cloth to holdthe new bulb.Press bulb 2 into its so

Replace the defective bulb.Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, frontR10W / 12 V / 10 Wwith OE White turn indicators:RY10W / 12 V / 10 WBulbs for flashi

engine running can cause electricshock.Do not touch parts of the igni-tion system when the engine isrunning.A short-circuit can res-ult if the crocodi

BatteryMaintenance instructionsCorrect upkeep, recharging andstorage will prolong the life ofthe battery and are essential ifwarranty claims are to be

systems and connect the chargerdirectly to the battery.If you switch on the igni-tion and the multifunctiondisplay and telltale lights fail tolight up

Installing battery-compartment coverSeat the battery-compartmentcover in guides 3 on left andright.Install four screws 1 on left andright.Install the

Always proceed in the correctsequence.Connect positive lead 2 to thebattery's positive terminal.Connect negative lead 1 to thebattery's nega

18zGeneral instructions

8116zMaintenance

CareCareCare products ... 118Washing motorcycle ... 118Cleaning easily damaged compon-ents. ...

Care productsBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use the cleaning andcare products you can obtainfrom your authorised BMW Mo-torrad dealer. The substances

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 . . . ... 122Threaded fasteners . ... 123Engine . . . ...

Troubleshooting chartEngine does not start at all or is difficult to start.Possible cause RemedyKill switch activated. Kill switch in operating positi

Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value ValidBrake calipers to slider tubeM10 x 35 - 10.9 30 NmClamp of quick-release axleM8 x 40 20 NmQuick-release axle

EngineEngine design Two-cylinder four-stroke, DOHC with chain-and-sprocket drive, 4 valves operated by cam follow-ers, balancing conrod, liquid-cooled

FuelRecommended fuel grade 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleadedwith OE Regular unleaded (RON 91): 91 ROZ/RON, Regular unleaded (fuel grade, us-able with power-

General viewsGeneral viewsGeneral view, left side... 11General view, right side . . ... 13Underneath the seat ...

Permissible viscosity classesSAE 10 W-40 -20 °C, Operation at low temperaturesSAE 15 W-40 -10 °CClutchClutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bat

Rear-wheel driveType of final drive Belt drive with damper in special housingType of rear suspension Single-arm cast light-alloy swinging arm with cam

BrakesType of front brake hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-pis-ton fixed calipers and floating brake discsBrake-pad material, front Sinte

Front: Dunlop Sportmax D 220 F ST P, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)Rear: Dunlop Sportmax D 220 ST P, 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)Front: Metzeler Sporttec M-1 E, 120/7

Rear wheelBattery, manufacturer and designation ETX 14 BSRear wheel rim size 5.5" x 17"Tyre designation, rear 180/55 ZR 17Tyre pressureTyre

BatteryBattery, manufacturer and designation ETX 14 BSBattery type AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) batteryBattery rated voltage 12 VBattery rated capacity

FrameFrame type Aluminium deltabox frameType plate location Steering head, rightVIN location Steering head, rightDimensionsLength of motorcycle 2195 m

WeightsUnladen weight 204 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %load of fuel, without optional extrasPermissible gross weight 405 kgMaximum payl

10134zTechnical data

ServiceServiceBMW Motorrad service . . ... 136BMW Motorrad service quality ... 136BMW Motorrad Service Card: on-the-spot breakdown assistance

210zGeneral views

BMW Motorrad serviceAdvanced technology requiresspecially adapted methods ofmaintenance and repair.If maintenance and re-pair work is performed in-exp

down, contact BMW Motorrad'sMobile Service. The specialistswill provide the necessary adviceand assistance.You will find important country-specif

Confirmation of maintenance workBMW Pre-deliveryCheckCompletedonStamp, signatureBMW Running-inCheckCompletedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the lates

BMW ServiceCompletedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the latest onor, if logged beforehand,Odometer readingStamp, signatureBMW ServiceCompletedonOdome

BMW ServiceCompletedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the latest onor, if logged beforehand,Odometer readingStamp, signatureBMW ServiceCompletedonOdome

BMW ServiceCompletedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the latest onor, if logged beforehand,Odometer readingStamp, signatureBMW ServiceCompletedonOdome

BMW ServiceCompletedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the latest onor, if logged beforehand,Odometer readingStamp, signatureBMW ServiceCompletedonOdome

Confirmation of serviceThe table is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optionalaccessories and, if app

Item OdometerreadingDate11144zService

AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABSSelf-diagnosis, 64AccessoriesGeneral instructions, 76Anti-theft alarm, 18BBattery, 15Charging battery whenconnected, 1

General view, left side1 Adjuster for headlight beamthrow (underneath the in-strument cluster) ( 55)2 Seat lock ( 56)3 Engine-oil filler neck and oild

CoolantChecking level, 93Reading, 13Temperature gauge, 22Topping up, 93Currency, 7DDamping, 13, 54DimensionsTechnical data, 132EElectricsTechnical dat

Instrument clusterOverview, 18Sensor for instrument clusterlighting, 18JJump starting, 110KKeys, 38LLaying up, 120LightsAdjusting headlight beamthrow,

Running gearTechnical data, 127Running in, 64SSafety instructions, 60Brakes, 65Seat, 14Installation, 56Removal, 56Seat lock, 11Service, 136Status indi

TyresApproved tyres, 96Checking inflation pressure, 54Checking tread depth, 95Running in, 65Technical data, 128WWarning lights, 18Warning symbolsDispl

212zGeneral views

General view, right side1 Fuel filler neck ( 68)2 Brake-fluid reservoir, front( 91)3 Coolant-level indicator( 93)4 Power socket ( 76)5 Adjuster for sp

Underneath the seat1 Table of tyre pressures2 Screwdriver blade, cross-head/Torx 253 Screwdriver handle4 Rider's Manual5 Helmet holder ( 56)6 Loc

Underneath thebattery-compartmentcover1 Battery ( 112)2 Location of puncture-repairkit (OA)215zGeneral views

Motorcycle data/dealership detailsMotorcycle dataModelVehicle identification numberColour codeDate of first registrationRegistration numberDealership

Handlebar fitting, left1 Operating the on-boardcomputerOE( 41)2 Horn3 Flashing turn indicators,left ( 48), Hazard warn-ing flashers ( 49)4 High-beam h

Handlebar fitting, right1 Emergency off switch (killswitch) ( 50)2 Starter button ( 62)3 Grip heatingOE( 51)4 Flashing turn indicators,right ( 48), Ha

Instrument cluster1 Telltale lights ( 22)2 Speedometer3 Operation of thestopwatchOE( 44)Set the clock ( 40)4 Multifunction display( 22)5 Select readin

Headlight1 Low-beam headlight2 High-beam headlight3 Side lights219zGeneral views

220zGeneral views

Status indicatorsStatus indicatorsStandard status indicators ... 22Status indicators with on-board com-puterOE... 2

Standard statusindicatorsMultifunction display1 Clock ( 40)2 Odometer and tripmeters( 40)Telltale lights1 High-beam headlight2 Flashing turn indicator

If the motorcycle covers long dis-tances in the course of the year,under certain circumstances itmight be necessary to have itserviced at a date in ad

If no gear is engaged, the'neutral' telltale light alsolights up.Coolant temperatureThe horizontal bars abovethe temperature symbolindicate

Warning symbols 1 and 2 canappear on the multifunction dis-play. Text warnings such as 3,for example, appear in the odo-meter panel and are accompan-i

Details described or illustratedin this booklet may differ fromthe motorcycle's actual specifica-tion as purchased, the accessor-ies fitted or th

Warnings, overviewMeaningLights up yellow Appears on the dis-playElectronic immobiliser active ( 27)EWS appears onthe display.Lights up Fuel down to r

Electronic immobiliser activeGeneral warning light showsyellow.Warning-triangle symbolappears on the display.EWS appears on the display.The key being

Engine symbol appears onthe display.The engine is running inemergency operating mode.Engine power might be reducedand this can cause hazardoussituatio

complete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.Low-beam headlight, parkinglight, rear-light, brake-light orturn-indicator bulb defective.Visually inspect to a

Possible national variant.The detailed descriptions relatingto BMW Motorrad ABS start onpage ( 72), and you will findan overview listing the possiblew

Warnings, overviewMeaningFlashesSelf-diagnosis not completed ( 32)Lights upABS fault ( 32)331zStatus indicators

Self-diagnosis not completedABS warning light flashes.The ABS function is notavailable, because self-diagnosis did not complete. Themotorcycle has to

Warnings, overviewMeaningLights up yellow Appears on the dis-playTyre pressure close to limit of permittedtolerance ( 34)The critical tyrepressure fla

Tyre pressure close to limitof permitted toleranceGeneral warning light showsyellow.Warning-triangle symbolappears on the display.The critical tyre pr

The motorcycle has not yet ac-celerated past the threshold ofapproximately 30 km/h. TheRDC sensors do not start trans-mitting signals until the motor-

Important data for refuellingFuelRecommended fuel grade 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleadedwith OE Regular unleaded (RON 91): 91 ROZ/RON, Regular unleaded(fuel

This error message appearsonly briefly after the pre-ride check completes.The integral battery in the tyre-pressure sensor has lost a sig-nificant pro

OperationOperationIgnition switch and steering lock ... 38Electronic immobiliser (EWS) . ... 39Clock ... 40Odometer

Ignition switch andsteering lockKeysYou receive one master key andone spare key. Please consultthe information on the electronicimmobiliser (EWS) if a

Locking handlebarsTurn the handlebars all the wayto the leftTurn the key to position 3,while moving the handlebarsslightly.Ignition, lights and all fu

legitimacy of all applications forreplacement/extra keys. If youwant to have a lost key barred,you have to bring with you allthe other keys that belon

Press button 2.The display starts with the cur-rent value and each time the but-ton is pressed it moves one stepthrough the following sequence:Total d

The display starts with the cur-rent value and each time the but-ton is pressed it moves one stepthrough the following sequence:Ambient temperatureAve

Press and hold down button 1.Average speed is reset to zero.Average consumptionAverage consumption is calcu-lated by dividing the distancecovered sinc

shown as soon as the fuel levelcan be measured exactly.When the motorcycle is proppedon its side stand the slight angleof inclination means that these

Press button 2 while the stop-watch is stopped.The stopwatch begins timingin tenths of a second from thetime originally shown.Press button 2 while the

Welcome to BMWWe congratulate you on yourchoice of a motorcycle fromBMW and welcome you to thecommunity of BMW riders.Familiarise yourself with your n

Redline warningThe redline warning indicatesthat engine revolutions havereached the rev. counter's redsegment. The anti-theft alarmtelltale light

Repeatedly press button 2 un-til the tyre-pressure readingsappear on the display.The tyre-pressure readings al-ternate with the odometer read-ing. The

Press the bottom section offull-beam headlight switch 1.The high-beam headlight isswitched on until you releasethe button (headlight flasher).Switchin

Press button 2 for the right-hand turn indicators.Right-hand turn indicatorsswitched on.Telltale light for right-hand turnindicators flashes.Cancellin

The hazard warning flashersare switched on.Left/right turn indicator telltalelights flash.Switch off the ignition.The hazard warning flasherscontinue

Grip heatingOE1 Grip-heating switchThe handlebar grips have two-stage heating. Grip heating canbe activated only when the en-gine is running.The incre

Turn adjusting screw 1counter-clockwise.Span between handlebar gripand clutch lever decreases.BrakesAdjusting handbrake leverChanging the position oft

Adjusting spring preloadfor rear wheelRemove the seat ( 56)Remove on-board toolkit 1.Your motorcycle's hand-ling will suffer if you do notmatch t

Install the seat ( 56)DampingDampingDamping must be adapted tosuit spring preload. An increasein spring preload requires firmerdamping, a reduction in

Tyre pressure, front2.5 bar (two-up and/or withluggage, tyre cold)Tyre pressure, rear2.8 bar (one-up, tyre cold)2.8 bar (two-up and/or withluggage, ty

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

beam throw so as not to dazzleoncoming traffic.A Neutral positionB Position for heavy loadSeatRemoving seatMake sure the ground is leveland firm and p

Use the wire rope available asan optional extra to secure thehelmet to helmet holder 1.The helmet catch canscratch the panelling.Make sure the lock is

458zOperation

RidingRidingSafety instructions . . ... 60Checklist . ... 62Starting . . ... 62Running

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

with OE BMW Motorrad ABS:Switch on the ignition.Pre-ride check is performed.( 63)ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 64)Press starter button 1.If ambien

are switched off in reverse se-quence.If a needle did not move or if awarning light or telltale light didnot show as specified above:Some malfunctions

Exceeding the specified en-gine speeds while runningin will lead to increased enginewear.Keep to the specified enginespeeds for running in.Do not exce

Refuelling . . . ... 686 Engineering details. . . .. 71Brake system with BMW Mo-torrad ABSOE... 72Tyre pressure monitoringR

the rider's full force applied tothe brake levers; under these cir-cumstances the dynamic shiftin load distribution cannot keeppace with the incr

pads more frequently and replacethe brake pads in good time.Parking yourmotorcyclePlacing motorcycle onside standIf the ground is soft or un-even, the

Placing motorcycle oncentre standOEIf the ground is soft or un-even, there is no guaran-tee that the motorcycle will restfirmly on the stand.Always ch

stream deflectors immediatelyif they come into contact withfuel.Leaded fuel will destroy thecatalytic converter.Use only unleaded fuel.Make sure the g

570zRiding

Engineering detailsEngineering detailsBrake system with BMW MotorradABSOE... 72Tyre pressure monitoringRDCOE...

Brake system withBMW Motorrad ABSOEHow does ABS work?The amount of braking force thatcan be transferred to the roaddepends on factors hat includethe c

What is the designbaseline for BMWMotorrad ABS?Within the limits imposed byphysics, BMW Motorrad ABS en-sures directional stability on anysurface. The

momentum take over and evenBMW Motorrad ABS is unable tocounteract their effects.Tyre pressuremonitoring RDCOEFunctionA sensor integrated into eachtyr

AccessoriesAccessoriesGeneral instructions. ... 76Power socket . ... 76Luggage . ... 77Case

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 top-case fitted to the motorcyclewith OA Topcase:180 km/hNote the maximum permissiblepayload of the tank ruck

The black lever markedRELEASE is for removing andattaching the case.Opening casesTurn lock barrel 1 to the OPENposition.Pull the grey release lever(OP

Push lock straps 2 out and pullthem up.This expands the case to max-imum volume.Close lock straps 2.Press the case lid against thecase body.The case v

Secure attachmentIf a case wobbles or is difficultto fit, it has to be adapted to thegap between the top and bottomholders. Bottom holder 1 on thecase

Fully open locking lever 2.Open the lid.Closing topcaseFully open locking lever 2.Snap the lid of the compart-ment closed and push it down.Check that

Installing topcasePull handle 3 up as far as it willgo.Hook the topcase into positionon the carrier. Make sure thathooks 4 are securely seated inthe c

784zAccessories

MaintenanceMaintenanceGeneral instructions. ... 86On-board toolkit service kit . . . ... 86Engine oil ... 8

General instructionsGeneral instructionsOverview ... 6Abbreviations and symbols . . . ... 6Equipment ...

General instructionsThe "Maintenance" chapter de-scribes straightforward proced-ures for checking and replacingcertain wear parts.Special ti

4 Electric torchLED bulb5 Socket3x open-ended spanner, forexample for connecting anddisconnecting leads to batteryterminals6 AdapterAdapter for 1/4&qu

Wipe the oil off MIN-MAX partof dipstick 2 with a clean, drycloth.Seat the oil dipstick on the oilfiller neck, but do not engagethe threads.Remove the

Under these circumstances havethe brake system checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.Incorrect working practices

Brake-pad wear limit,frontmin 1 mm (Friction pad only,without backing plate)The wear indicators(grooves) must be clearlyvisible.If the wear indicating

Brake-pad wear limit, rearmin 1 mm (Friction pad only,without backing plate)The wear indicators must beclearly visible.If the wear indicating mark is

Brake fluid level, frontDOT4 brake fluidDo not permit the brake fluidlevel to drop below the MINmark.If the brake fluid level drops be-low the permitt

Brake fluid level, rearDOT4 brake fluidDo not permit the brake fluidlevel to drop below the MINmark.If the brake fluid level drops be-low the permitte

Remove screws 1 securing theright mirror.Remove the mirror.Remove two screws 1.Remove short screw 2.Remove three screws 3.Lift the side panel up to re

Install two screws 1Hold the mirror in position.Install screws 1.Install the battery-compartmentcover ( 114)ClutchChecking clutch operationPull the cl