BMW F800 R Wartungshandbuch

BMW MotorradRider's ManualF 800 RThe UltimateRiding Machine

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Slacken adjusting screws 1.Push the two adapters 2 apartuntil the front forks fit betweenthem. Adjust the adapter studsto suit the front suspension.Us

in the section entitled "Technicaldata".Replacing low-beam andhigh-beam headlight bulbMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the mo

Install the bulb, making surethat alignment is correct at po-sition 6.Close and lock spring clips 4.Connect plug 3.Install cover 1 or cover 2, asappli

Remove the bulb from the bulbholder.Replace the defective bulb.Do not touch the glass ofnew bulbs with your fingers.Use a clean, dry cloth to holdthe

Replacing the brake lightand rear light bulbsMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Switch off the ignition.Remo

Replacing turn indicatorbulbs, front and rearMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Switch off the ignition.Remo

Turn bulb 2 clockwise to installit in the bulb housing.Working from the inboard side,insert the glass into the bulbhousing and close the housing.Insta

Installing centre trimpanelSlip the centre trim panel un-derneath the left and right sidepanels at position 2 and thenseat it in guides 3 on left andr

Install the right side panelBegin by positioning the sidepanel on retaining pin 4, thenswing it down and snap it intomounts 5 and 6.Install screw 3.In

Begin by connecting one endof the red jump lead to thepositive terminal of the dis-charged battery and the otherend to the positive terminal ofthe don

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

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

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

Installing batteryIf the battery was discon-nected from the motorcyclefor a prolonged period of timeit will be necessary to enter thecurrent date in t

CareCareCare products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Cleaning easily damaged compon-

Care productsBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use the cleaning andcare products you can obtainfrom your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer. The substancesin

If plastic parts are cleanedusing unsuitable cleaningagents, the surfaces can be dam-aged.Do not use cleaning agents thatcontain alcohol, solvents or

BMW Motorrad recommendsBMW tar remover for removingspecks of tar. Remember to waxthe parts treated in this way.Protective wax coatingBMW Motorrad reco

Technical dataTechnical datatroubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Engine . . . .

troubleshooting chartEngine does not start at all or is difficult to start.Possible cause RectificationEmergency off switch (kill switch) Kill switch

Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value ValidBrake caliper on fork legM10 x 1.25 x 35 - 10.9 30 NmClamp of quick-release axleM8 x 40 20 NmQuick-release ax

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Mirrors Value ValidLocknut (mirror) to clamp ad-apterM14 x 1 20 Nm10118zTechnical data

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 Super unleaded95 ROZ/RON89 AKIUsable fuel capacity approx. 16 lReserve fuel approx. 2 lBMW recommends BP fuelsEngine oilEng

Oil additives BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit-ives, because they can have a detrimental effecton clutch operation. Please do not hesitate

Rear-wheel driveType of final drive Chain driveType of rear suspension Two-arm cast-aluminium swinging armNumber of teeth, rear-wheel drive (Pinion /s

BrakesFront wheelType of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-pis-ton fixed calipers and floating brake discsBrake-pad material,

Rear wheelrear-wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2rear wheel rim size 5.5" x 17"Tyre designation, rear 180 / 55 ZR 17Tyre pressuresTyre pressur

Spark plugsSpark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DCPR 8 EElectrode gap of spark plug 0.8...0.9 mm, When newLightingBulb for high-beam headligh

FrameFrame type Light alloy weldment with bolt-on tubular steelrear frametype plate location Steering head, rightVIN location Steering head, rightDime

WeightsUnladen weight 199 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %load of fuel, without optional extrasPermissible gross weight 405 kgMaximum payl

General view, left side1 Payload table (on left onsteering-head bearing)2 Seat lock ( 51)3 Engine-oil filler neck andoil dipstick ( 81)211zGeneral vie

10128zTechnical data

ServiceServiceBMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . . . . . . 130BMW Motorrad service quality . . . . . 130BMW Motorrad mobility services -roadside assis

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

contact the Mobile Service or-ganisation of BMW Motorrad.The specialists will provide thenecessary advice and assistance.You will find important count

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,

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Item OdometerreadingDate11138zService

AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABSEngineering details, 66Self-diagnosis, 58Warnings, 33AccessoriesGeneral instructions, 72Anti-theft alarmTelltale light

CoolantChecking fill level, 87Fill-level indicator, 13Topping up, 87Warning forovertemperature, 30Currency, 7DDampingAdjuster, 13Adjusting, 49Dimensio

HHandlebar fittingsGeneral view, left side, 16General view, right side, 17Hazard warning flashersControl, 16Operation, 44HeadlightAdjusting headlight

RRear-wheel driveTechnical data, 122Redline warningIndicator, 18Switching on, 59Refuelling, 62Reserve volumeWarning, 30Rev. counter, 18Rider's Ma

Trim panelsInstalling centre trim panel, 105Removing centre trimpanel, 104troubleshooting chart, 116Turn indicatorsControl, 16Operation, 44Type plateP

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

Important data for refuellingFuelRecommended fuel grade Super unleaded95 ROZ/RON89 AKIUsable fuel capacity approx. 16 lReserve fuel approx. 2 lTyre pr

General view, right side1 Fuel filler neck ( 62)2 Adjuster, spring preload( 48)3 VIN, type plate (onsteering-head bearing)4 Brake-fluid reservoir, fro

Underneath the seat1 Tool for adjusting springpreload ( 48)2 Standard toolkit ( 80)3 Rider's Manual4 Stowagewith first-aid kitOALocation of the f

Underneath the centretrim panel1 Battery ( 107)2 Stowagewith tyre repair kitOALocation of the tyre repairkit215zGeneral views

Handlebar fitting, left1 High-beam headlight andheadlight flasher ( 43)2 Selecting reading in exten-ded area ( 40)3 Hazard warning flashers( 44)4 Oper

Handlebar fitting, right1 with heated handlebargripsOEGrip heating control( 45)2 Starter button ( 56)3 Emergency off switch (killswitch) ( 45)217zGene

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

Instrument panel1 Warning and telltale lights( 24)2 Speedometer3 Set the clock ( 39).with on-board com-puterOEOperation of the stopwatch( 41)4 Multifu

6 Ambient-light brightnesssensor (for adapting thebrightness of the instru-ment lighting)with anti-theft alarmOEAnti-theft alarm telltale light(see th

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Status indicatorsStatus indicatorsMultifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Meaning of symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Fuel ca

Multifunction display1 Trip meter ( 40)2 Warning for engine elec-tronics ( 31)3 with on-board com-puterOEStopwatch ( 41)4 Time ( 39)5 with tyre pressu

11 – with on-board computer(optional extra)Gear indicator; "N" indic-ates neutral12 with on-board com-puterOEFuel capacity ( 23)13 – with on

Warning and telltalelights1 Oil-pressure warning light( 31)2 with BMW MotorradABSOEABS warning light ( 33)3 Warning light for fuel downto reserve ( 30

Service-due indicatorIf the next service is due in lessthan one month, the date for thenext service 1 is shown brieflyafter the Pre-Ride Check com-ple

travelled since then. This counteris reset as soon as refuellingbrings the total quantity of fuelon board back above the reservelevel.Ambient temperat

WarningsWarnings in multifunctiondisplayWarnings that do not have warn-ing lights of their own are indic-ated by 'General' warning light 1sh

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

Warnings, overviewWarning light Status indicators MeaningLights up yellow + "EWS" appearson the displayElectronic immobiliser active ( 30)Li

Warning light Status indicators MeaningFlashesABS self-diagnosis not completed( 33)Lights upABS fault ( 33)Lights up yellow+ "x.x" flashes T

Electronic immobiliseractiveGeneral warning light showsyellow.+ "EWS" appears on thedisplay.Possible cause:The key being used is not au-thor

preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.Engine in emergency-operation modeGeneral warning light showsyellow.Engine symbol appears onthe display.Th

+ "LAMP" appears on thedisplay.A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk becauseit is easier for other users tooversee the motorcycle.Repla

ABS self-diagnosis notcompletedwith BMW Motorrad ABSOEABS warning light flashes.Possible cause:The ABS function is notavailable, because self-diagnosi

+ "x.x" (critical pressure)flashes.Possible cause:Measured tyre pressure is out-side permitted tolerance.Check the tyre for damage andto asc

has not occurred unless the'General' warning light comeson to accompany the symp-toms. Under these circum-stances:Have the fault rectified b

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OperationOperationIgnition switch and steering lock . . . . 38Electronic immobiliser EWS . . . . . . . . . 39Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

Turn the key to position 3,while moving the handlebarsslightly.Ignition, lights and all functioncircuits switched off.Handlebars locked.Key can be rem

Press and hold down button 1until the hours number 2flashes.Repeatedly press the buttonuntil the hours number is cor-rect.Press and hold down the but-

Average consumption in l/100 kmCurrent consumption in l/100 kmdistance travelled after fueldown to reserve in kmResetting tripmeterSwitch on the ignit

use button 2 to operate the on-board computer.The stopwatch continues to timein the background if you switchback temporarily to the odometerreading. S

ON: Stopwatch operated bymeans of the INFO button onthe handlebar fitting.OFF: Stopwatch operated bymeans of button 2 in the in-strument panel.To save

Turn indicatorsOperating flashing turnindicatorsSwitch on the ignition.The turn indicators are can-celled automatically afteryou have ridden for appro

Emergency off switch(kill switch)1 Emergency off switch (killswitch)Operating the kill switchwhen riding can causethe rear wheel to lock and thuscause

The handlebar grips have two-stage heating. Stage two 2 isfor heating the grips quickly: itis advisable to switch back tostage one as soon as the grip

Turn adjusting screw 1clockwise to increase the spanbetween the brake lever andthe handlebar grip.Turn adjusting screw 1counter-clockwise to reducethe

6 Engineering details. . . . . 65Brake system with BMWMotorrad ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Tyre pressure monitoringRDC . . . . . . . . . . . .

Push the protective cap overthe threaded fastener.Spring preloadSettingIt is essential to set spring pre-load of the rear suspension tosuit the load c

DampingSettingDamping must be adapted to suitthe surface on which the motor-cycle is ridden and to suit springpreload.An uneven surface requiressofter

Check tyre pressures againstthe data below.Tyre pressure, front2.5 bar (Tyre cold)Tyre pressure, rear2.9 bar (Tyre cold)If tyre pressure is too low:Co

Beam-throw basic settingSlacken screws 1 on left andright.Tilt the headlight slightlyabout its horizontal axis untilarrowhead 2 is pointing towardmark

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RidingRidingSafety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Starting . .

Safety instructionsRider's equipmentDo not ride without the correctclothing. Always wear:HelmetMotorcycling jacket andtrousersGlovesBootsThis app

Settings of the spring-strut andshock-absorber systemImbalanced loadLoose clothingInsufficient tyre pressurePoor tyre treadEtc.Risk of poisoningExhaus

ChecklistUse the following checklist tocheck important functions, set-tings and wear limits before youride off.BrakesBrake-fluid levels, front and rea

0 °C, disengage the clutch afterswitching on the ignition.The start attempt is auto-matically interrupted if bat-tery voltage is too low. Rechargethe

If a needle did not move or if awarning light or telltale light didnot show:Some malfunctions cannotbe indicated if one of thewarning lights fails to

Do not omit the first inspectionafter 500 - 1200 km.Brake padsNew brake pads have to beddown before they can achievetheir optimum friction levels. You

ON: Redline warning activated.OFF: Redline warning deactiv-ated.To save the setting, pressbutton 1 and button 2 atthe same time and holdthem down unti

Riding on salted or grittedroads.After work has been carried onthe brakes, due to traces of oilor grease.Riding on dirt-covered surfacesor off-road.We

RefuellingFuel is highly flammable. Anaked flame close to thefuel tank can cause a fire or ex-plosion.Do not smoke. Never bring anaked flame near the

Recommended fuelgradeSuper unleaded95 ROZ/RON89 AKIUsable fuel capacityapprox. 16 lReserve fuelapprox. 2 lPress the fuel tank cap downfirmly to close.

At the rear, secure the strapsto the rear footrests on bothsides and tighten the straps.Tighten all the straps uniformly;the motorcycle's suspens

Engineering detailsEngineering detailsBrake system with BMW MotorradABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Tyre pressur

Brake system withBMW Motorrad ABSwith BMW Motorrad ABSOEHow does ABS work?The amount of braking force thatcan be transferred to the roaddepends on fac

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

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

momentum take over and evenBMW Motorrad ABS is unable tocounteract their effects.Tyre pressuremonitoring RDCwith tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OEFuncti

Tyre pressure within permittedtolerance.Tyre pressure close to limit ofpermitted tolerance.Tyre pressure outside permit-ted tolerance.A warning is als

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AccessoriesAccessoriesGeneral instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Luggage . .

General instructionsBMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are ap-proved by BMW for this purpose.Genuine BMW

in order to prevent overloading ofthe on-board electrics.Cable routingThe cables from the power sock-ets to the auxiliary devices mustbe routed in suc

Opening casesTurn the lock barrel to theOPEN position.Pull the grey release lever 1(OPEN) up.Lock straps 2 open.Pull the grey release lever(OPEN) up a

Push lock straps 1 out and pullthem up.This expands the case to max-imum volume.Close the lock straps.Press the case lid against thecase body.The case

Pull the black release lever 1(RELEASE) up and simultan-eously push the case into theupper holder 2.Push the black release lever(RELEASE) down until i

Opening topcaseTurn the key to the OPEN pos-ition in the topcase lock.Push lock barrel 1 forward.Lever 2 pops up.Pull the release lever all theway up.

OverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's Manualwill provide you with an initialoverview of your motorcycle. Allmaintenance and repair work onthe motorcy

Removing topcaseTurn the key to the RELEASEposition in the topcase lock.The handle pops out.Pull handle 3 up as far as it willgo.Lift the topcase at t

MaintenanceMaintenanceGeneral instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80E

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

BMW Motorrad has assembleda tools service set that is idealfor carrying out extended servicework (e.g. removing and installingwheels) on this motorcyc

Seat the oil dipstick on the oilfiller neck, but do not engagethe threads.Remove the oil dipstick andcheck the oil level.Engine oil, specified levelBe

If pressure points are not clearlyperceptible:Incorrect working practicesendanger the reliability ofthe brakes.Have all work on the brake sys-tem unde

cause damage to the brake sys-tem.In order to ensure the dependab-ility of the brake system, do notpermit the brake pads to wearpast the minimum permi

cause damage to the brake sys-tem.In order to ensure the dependab-ility of the brake system, do notpermit the brake pads to wearpast the minimum permi

Check the brake-fluidlevel, rear brakesA low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow airto penetrate the brake system.This significantly reduces b

CoolantChecking coolant levelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Check the coolant level in ex-pansion tank 1

EquipmentWhen you ordered your BMWmotorcycle, you chose variousitems of custom equipment.This Rider's Manual describesoptional extras (OE) offere

If the pressure point is not clearlyperceptible:Have the clutch checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.Check the

Check the tyre treaddepthYour motorcycle's handlingand grip can be impairedeven before the tyres wear tothe minimum tyre tread depthpermitted by

Chain deflection30...40 mm (Motorcycle withno weight applied, supportedon its side stand)If measured value is outside per-mitted tolerance:Adjust the

found to be worn, the entire sethas to be replaced.Pull the chain back at the rear-most point of the sprocket.The top of the teeth are stillbetween th

Incorrect tyre fitting candamage the RDC sensors.Be sure to explain to the au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealeror the specialist workshop thatthe wheel is

Force the brake pads 3 slightlyapart by rocking brake caliper 4back and forth against brakedisc 5.Mask off the parts of the wheelrim that could be scr

Slip spacing bushing 3 ontothe left-hand side of the wheelhub.The front wheel must beinstalled right way round torotate in the correct direction.Note

Operate the brake severaltimes until the brake pads arebedded.with BMW Motorrad ABSOEInsert the speed sensor intothe bore and install screw 1.Remove t

Remove quick-release axle 6and remove adjusting plate 7.Roll the rear wheel as farforward as possible anddisengage chain 8 from thesprocket.Roll the r

brake caliper and the rearwheel.Make sure that the axle fitsinto the recess of the adjust-ing plate.Install right adjusting plate 5.Install nut 2, but