F800GT - BMW Motorrad

1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual (US Model). F 800 GT. Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle Data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Vehicle identification number Color number Phone number Initial registration License plate Retailer's address/phone number (com- pany stamp). Welcome to BMW Suggestions and complaints If you have any questions con- Congratulations on choosing a cerning your motorcycle, your au- motorcycle from BMW Motorrad thorized BMW Motorrad retailer and welcome to the community is always happy to provide advice of BMW motorcycle owners and and assistance.

2 Riders. Familiarize yourself with your new motorcycle so that you We wish you many miles of safe can ride it safely and confidently and enjoyable riding on your in all highway traffic situations. BMW. About this Rider's Manual BMW Motorrad . Please read this Rider's Manual carefully before starting to use your new BMW. It contains im- portant information on how to operate the controls and how to get the most benefit from your BMW's advanced technical fea- tures. 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.

3 01 41 8 559 407. *01418559407*. *01418559407*. *01418559407*. Table of Contents 3 Displays .. 19 Heated handlebar grips .. 46. 1 General instructions .. 5 Warning and indicator BMW Motorrad ASC .. 47. Overview .. 6 lamps .. 20 Clutch .. 48. Abbreviations and Multifunction display .. 21 Brakes .. 48. symbols .. 6 Warning lights .. 22 Mirrors .. 49. Equipment .. 7 Onboard computer indica- Spring preload .. 49. Technical data .. 7 tor .. 32 Damping .. 50. Notice concerning current sta- Fuel level .. 32 Electronic suspension ad- tus.

4 7 Fuel reserve .. 33 justment (ESA) .. 51. 2 Overviews .. 9 Service display .. 33 Tires .. 52. General view, left side .. 11 Outside temperature .. 34 Headlight .. 52. General view, right side .. 13 Tire inflation pressure .. 34 Seat .. 54. Underneath seat .. 14 4 Operation .. 37 Helmet holder .. 54. Under center fairing Steering and ignition 5 Alarm system .. 57. panel .. 15 lock .. 38 Overview .. 58. Multifunction switch, left .. 16 Electronic immobilizer .. 39 Activation .. 58. Multifunction switch, Clock .. 40 Alarm function.

5 60. right .. 17 Display .. 40 Deactivation .. 61. Instrument cluster .. 18 Stopwatch.. 42 Programming .. 61. Lights .. 43 Logging on additional re- Turn indicators .. 44 mote controls .. 63. Hazard warning flashers .. 45 Synchronizing .. 64. Emergency on/off switch (kill Battery .. 65. switch) .. 45. 6 Riding .. 67 Clutch .. 95 11 Technical Data .. 129. Safety instructions .. 68 Wheel rims and tires .. 96 Troubleshooting chart .. 130. Observe checklist .. 70 Wheels .. 97 Threaded fasteners .. 131. Starting.. 70 Front wheel stand.

6 102 Engine .. 132. Breaking in .. 73 Rear-wheel stand .. 104 Fuel .. 133. Engine speed warning .. 74 Lamps.. 105 Engine oil .. 133. Brakes .. 75 Fairings and panels .. 110 Clutch .. 134. Parking your motorcycle .. 76 Jump-starting .. 111 Transmission .. 134. Refueling .. 76 Battery .. 112 Rear-wheel drive .. 135. Securing motorcycle for 9 Accessories .. 117 Suspension .. 135. transport .. 78 General instructions .. 118 Brakes .. 136. 7 Technology in Onboard sockets .. 118 Wheels and tires .. 136. detail .. 81 Case .. 119 Electrical system.

7 138. Brake system with Topcase .. 121 Frame .. 139. BMW Motorrad ABS .. 82 Dimensions .. 139. 10 Care .. 125. Engine management with Weights .. 140. Care products .. 126. BMW Motorrad ASC .. 84 Performance data .. 140. Washing your motorcy- Tire pressure control cle .. 126 12 Service .. 141. (RDC) .. 85 Cleaning sensitive motorcy- Reporting safety 8 Maintenance .. 87 cle parts .. 127 defects .. 142. General instructions .. 88 Paint care .. 128 BMW Motorrad Service .. 143. Onboard tool kit .. 88 Store motorcycle .. 128 BMW Motorrad Mobility Engine oil.

8 89 Protective wax coating .. 128 Services .. 143. Brake system .. 90 Return motorcycle to Maintenance proce- Coolant .. 94 use .. 128 dures .. 143. Maintenance schedule .. 147. Standard BMW Service .. 148. Confirmation of mainte- nance work .. 149. Confirmation of service .. 154. 13 Appendix .. 157. Certificate for Electronic Immobilizer .. 158. Certificate for Tire Pressure Control .. 160. 14 Index .. 161. General instructions Overview .. 6. 1. 5. Abbreviations and symbols .. 6. Equipment .. 7. Technical data .. 7. General instructions Notice concerning current status.

9 7. z Overview Abbreviations and as maintenance and adjustment 1 We have placed great importance symbols procedures. 6 on good orientation when using Indicates the end of an CAUTION Hazard with this Rider's Manual. You'll find item of information. low risk. Failure to avoid special topics most quickly by this hazard can result in minor or using the extensive index at the Instruction. moderate injury. end of the manual. Chapter 2. WARNING Hazard with Result of an activity. General instructions provides you with an overview of moderate risk.

10 Failure to your motorcycle. All maintenance Reference to a page with avoid this hazard can result in and repair work carried out on more detailed informa- death or serious injury. your vehicle will be documented tion. in Chapter 11. Proof of the main- DANGER Hazard with high tenance work performed is a pre- risk. Failure to avoid this Indicates the end of ac- requisite for generous treatment hazard results in death or serious cessory or equipment- of claims. injury. dependent information. When the time comes to sell ATTENTION Special in- your BMW, remember to hand structions and precaution- Tightening torque.