BMW 1200 ST BROCHURE 2005 User Manual

BMW MotorradThe Ultimate Riding MachineK25_Titel.fm Seite 9 Montag, 19. Dezember 2005 1:38 13Rider's ManualR 1200 GS Advent

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The topcase is locked.Remove the key.Removing topcaseTurn key 1 counter-clockwise.The topcase is unlocked.Press catch 2 down as far as itwill go.Pull

Press the topcase down untilit is seated flat on the topcasecarrier.Push the topcase forward asfar as it will go, taking care notto push the motorcycl

cushion available as an optionalaccessory.Repositioning topcasemountRemove screws 2 on left andright.Remove the rear seat ( 67)Install the topcase mou

MaintenanceMaintenanceGeneral instructions. ... 102Toolkit . . . ... 102Engine oil ... 103Br

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

1 Extending tool holderAdapters to accommodate alltoolsRemoving and installing sparkplugs2 1/4" bits5x Torx, for example for remov-ing and instal

Check the oil level in oil-levelindicator 1.The insufficient oil pres-sure warning does not fulfilthe function of an oil gauge. Theonly way of checkin

Use the tool from the toolkit toremove cap 1 from the engine-oil filler neck.Top up the engine oil to thespecified level.Use the tool from the toolkit

Visually inspect the left andright brake pads to ascertaintheir thickness. Viewing direc-tion: Between wheel and forktube toward the brake caliper.Bra

Visually inspect brake pads 1from the left to ascertain theirthickness.Brake-pad wear limit, rear1 mm (Friction pad only,without backing plate)Make su

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

Brake fluidChecking brake-fluidlevel, front brakesA low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow airto penetrate the brake system.This significantl

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

Check the clutch fluid level inreservoir 1.Wear of the clutch causesthe fluid level in the clutchfluid reservoir to rise.Clutch fluid levelDo not perm

Tyres have wear indicatorsintegrated into the maintread grooves. The tyre is wornout when the tyre tread has worndown to the level of the marks.The lo

RDC labelOEIncorrect tyre-removal pro-cedures can result in dam-age to the RDC sensors.Be sure to notify the authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer or spe-cial

with OE BMW Motorrad IntegralABS:When removing the left brakecaliper, take care not to dam-age ABS sensor cable 4.Mask off the parts of the wheelrim t

Roll the front wheel forward toremove.Remove spacing bushing 9from the front-wheel hub.Installing front wheelThreaded fasteners nottightened to the sp

Raise the front wheel, installquick-release axle 8 andtighten to specified tighteningtorque.Quick-release axle in axleholder50 NmTighten axle clamping

the brake lever is pulled or thebrake pedal depressed.Firmly pull the handbrake leverseveral times.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.with

Always have the security of thefasteners checked by a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.Tighten wheel studs 1 untilhan

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Align the two adapters 2 sothat the front forks are securelyseated.Tighten adjusting screws 1.If the motorcycle is on thecentre stand and is raisedtoo

The bulb is pressurised andcan cause injury if dam-aged.Wear protective goggles andgloves when changing bulbs.The types of bulb fitted toyour motorcyc

Release spring clips 4 at topand bottom and swing themaside.Remove bulb 5.Replace the defective bulb.Bulb for low-beam head-lightH7/12V/55WBulb for hi

Turn cover 1 for high-beamheadlight clockwise to install.Make sure that the wordingTOP is at the top.Turn cover 2 for low-beamheadlight clockwise to i

Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Switch

Seat bulb housing 2 in its hold-ers.Install screws 1.Replacing turn indicatorbulbs, front and rearIf it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could to

Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, rearRY10W / 12 V / 10 WTurn bulb 2 clockwise to installit in the bulb housing.Working from the inboard side,insert

Pivot the headlight lens for-ward.Remove four screws 3.Push bulb cover 4 down toremove.Pull bulb housing 5 down untilit is clear of the holder.Turn bu

Push bulb housing 5 up intothe holder from below.Seat bulb cover 4 from below.Install four screws 3.Pivot the headlight lens back.Tighten screw 2.Conn

Replace fuse 3 for left head-light.Replace fuse 4 for right head-light.Install the fuse cover.Install the right side panel( 130)Air filterRemove the a

General view, left side1 Clutch-fluid reservoir( 109)2 Adjuster for headlight beamthrow (underneath the in-strument cluster) ( 67)3 Adjuster for dampi

Pull the intake air pipe out ofholder 2.Pull out air filter 3 at the bot-tom.Installing air filterInsert air filter 3 into the air fil-ter housing at

the intake and that the throttlevalve is seated against thestop.Seat the knee cover in hold-er 3.Install screws 2 and 1.Seat side panel 2 in holders 3

Installing right sidepanelApply rubber care product toholder 3 and seat the side pan-el in the holder.Install screw 2 on the inboardside.Install screw

in the course of the operationsdescribed below.Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.Make sure the ground is leveland firm

Keep the surface of the batteryclean and dryDo not open the batteryDo not top up with waterBe sure to read and complywith the instructions for char-gi

Charge via the power sock-et, with the battery connectedto the motorcycle's on-boardelectrical system.The motorcycle's on-boardelectronics k

Disconnection in the wrongsequence increases the riskof short-circuits.Always proceed in the correctsequence.Disconnect negative batterylead 2 first.O

Switch on the ignition.If the battery was discon-nected from the motorcyclefor a prolonged period of timeit will be necessary to enter thecurrent date

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CareCareCare products ... 138Washing motorcycle ... 138Cleaning easily damaged compon-ents. ...

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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 particularly aggressivesubstances immediately, how-ever, as otherwise the paint canbe affected or become discol-oured. Substances of this natur

Technical dataTechnical dataTroubleshooting chart . . . ... 142Threaded fasteners . ... 143Engine . . . ...

Troubleshooting chartEngine does not start or is difficult to startPossible cause RemedyKill switch activated Kill switch in operating positionSide st

Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value ValidBrake caliper to slider tubeM8 x 32 10.9 30 NmClamp screw of quick-releaseaxleM8 x 35 19 NmQuick-release axle

Mirror arm Value ValidMirror to clamping pieceM10 25 NmClamping piece to clampingblockM10 30 Nm10144zTechnical data

EngineEngine design four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil-cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally,two overhead camshafts, electronic en

FuelRecommended fuel grade 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded91 ROZ/RON, Regular unleaded (fuel grade, us-able with power- and consumption-related restric-tio

Permissible viscosity classesSAE 5 W- 30 -20...20 °C, Operation at low temperaturesSAE 10 W-40 -10...30 °C, Operation at moderate temperaturesSAE 15 W

General view, right side1 Fuel filler neck ( 81)2 Vehicle Identification Num-ber (VIN) on steering-headbearing3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front( 105)4 Ai

TransmissionGearbox type Helical 6-speed gearbox with integral reactiondamper, claw-action shift by sliding sleevesGear ratiosGearbox transmission rat

Running gearType of front suspension BMW Telelever, with anti-dive top fork bridge,leading link pivot-mounted on engine and tele-scopic forks, central

Wheels and tyresTyre combinations recommended at time of goingto press (As at: 24.04.2007)Front: Bridgestone Trail Wing TW 101 L, 110/80 R19 M/C (59V)

Front: Metzeler MCE Karoo 2 Front, 110/80 R19M/C (59R) M+SRear: Metzeler MCE Karoo, 150/70 R17 M/C(69R) M+Smax 170 km/hThe permissible top speed must

Rear wheelRear wheel type Cross-spoked wheel with 40 spokes, MT H2Rear wheel rim size 4.00" x 17"Tyre designation, rear 150/70 R 17 M/C 69 V

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

LightingBulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 WBulb for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 WBulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 WBulb for tail

FrameFrame type Two-part tubular-steel frame and load-bearingdrive unitType plate location On left side behind side coverVIN location Front frame top

WeightsUnladen weight 256 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 %load of fuel, without optional extrasPermissible gross weight 475 kgMaximum paylo

ServiceServiceBMW Motorrad service . . ... 158BMW Motorrad service quality ... 158BMW Motorrad Service Card: on-the-spot breakdown assistance

Underneath the seat1 Battery ( 131)2 Rider's Manual3 Toolkit ( 102)4 Puncture repair lit (OA) un-derneath toolkit5 Helmet holder ( 69)214zGeneral

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, warranty and repair work, the installation of optionalaccessories and, if app

Item OdometerreadingDate11166zService

AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABS, 15Self-diagnosis, 75Switching off, 56Switching on, 57Warning, 31AccessoriesGeneral instructions, 92Air filterInstall

Handlebar fitting, left1 Operating the odometer( 45), Operating the on-board computerOE( 48)2 Operating ASCOE( 58)3 Operating the ABSOE( 56)4 Horn5 Fl

ClockAdjusting, 44ClutchAdjusting clutch lever, 60Checking level, 11, 109Technical data, 147Confirmation of maintenancework, 160Currency, 7DDampingAdj

Immobiliser, 43Warning, 24Instrument clusterOverview, 17Sensor for instrumentlighting, 17JJump starting, 130KKeys, 42, 44LLaying up, 140Lifting onto s

Remove the front seat, 68Remove the rear seat, 67Service, 158Status indicators on thedisplay, 20Service Card, 158Shift leverAdjusting, 62Side standFor

WheelsInstalling front wheel, 114Installing rear wheel, 116Removing front wheel, 112Removing rear wheel, 116Technical data, 150WindscreenAdjusting, 11

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 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded91 ROZ/RON, Regular unleaded(fuel grade, usable with power-and consu

Note on safetyApplies to: Motorcycles with hand protectorsOAPossibility of malfunction due to incorrectly posi-tioned hand protectorIf the hand protec

Note on safetyBMW Motorrad Order No: 01 41 7 714 311

Handlebar fitting, right1 Emergency off switch (killswitch) ( 55)2 Starter button ( 74)3 Flashing turn indicators,right ( 53), Hazard warn-ing flasher

Instrument cluster1 Speedometer2 Rev. counter3 Telltale lights ( 20)4 Multifunction display( 20)5 Telltale light, anti-theft alarm(OE) and sensor for

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

Headlight1 Low-beam headlight2 High-beam headlight3 Side light218zGeneral views

Status indicatorsStatus indicatorsStandard status indicators ... 20Status indicators with on-board com-puterOE... 2

Standard statusindicatorsMultifunction display1 Clock ( 44)2 Gear indicator ( 20)3 Engine temperature ( 20)4 Odometer and tripmeters( 45)5 Fuel capaci

next service is shown briefly afterthe Pre-Ride Check completes.Month and year are both shownas two-digit numbers with a lineas separator, so in this

Status indicatorswith tyre-pressuremonitoring (RDC)OE1 Tyre pressures alternatewith the clock; if the motor-cycle is fitted with an on-board computer

Warnings, overviewMeaningLights up yellow EWS ! appears onthe display.Electronic immobiliser active ( 24)Lights up yellowFUEL ! appearson the display.

Electronic immobiliser activeGeneral warning light showsyellow.EWS ! appears on the display.The key being used is not au-thorised for starting, or com

Oil-can symbol appears onthe display.The oil pressure in the lube-oilsystem is too low. Stop immedi-ately and switch off the engine.The insufficient o

soon as possible; always carry acomplete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.Rear light or brake light bulb de-fective.Replacing brake light and rearlight b

Warnings, overviewMeaningAppears on the dis-playEngine-oil level too low ( 28)Check Oil ap-pears on the dis-play.Appears on the dis-playIce warning (

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

Engine-oil level too lowOil-level symbol appears onthe display.Check Oil appears on thedisplay.The electronic oil-level sensorhas registered an excess

possible warnings on the nextpage.329zStatus indicators

Warnings, overviewMeaningFlashesSelf-diagnosis not completed ( 31)Lights upABS deactivated ( 31)Lights upABS fault ( 31)330zStatus indicators

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

Warnings, overviewMeaningQuick-flashes yel-lowAppears on the dis-playASC intervention ( 33)Quick-flashes yel-lowAppears on the dis-playOff-road ASC in

ASC interventionGeneral warning light quick-flashes yellow.ASC symbol appears onthe display.The ASC has detected a degreeof instability at the rear wh

ASC faultGeneral warning light showsyellow.ASC symbol appears onthe display.The ASC control unit has detec-ted a fault. The ASC functionand the off-ro

Warnings, overviewMeaningLights up yellowTyre pressure close to limit of permittedtolerance ( 36)the critical tyrepressure flashes.Flashes red Tyre pr

Tyre pressure close to limitof permitted toleranceGeneral warning light showsyellow.Tyre symbol appears onthe display.The critical tyre pressure flash

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-

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

The integral battery in the tyre-pressure sensor has lost a sig-nificant proportion of its originalcapacity. There is no assuranceof how long the tyre

Warnings, overviewMeaningDWALO ! appearson the display.Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 40)Lights up yellowDWA ! appears onthe display.Anti-theft alarm

Anti-theft alarm battery weakDWALOr appears on the dis-play.This error message appearsonly briefly after the pre-ride check completes.The integral bat

OperationOperationIgnition switch and steering lock ... 42Electronic immobiliser (EWS) . ... 43Clock ... 44Odometer

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

The battery can be rechargedvia the on-board socket.Locking handlebarsIf the motorcycle is on theside stand, the surface ofthe ground will determine w

Always keep the spare key sep-arately from the ignition key.Replacement and extrakeysYou can obtain replacement/extrakeys only through an authorisedBM

with OE On-board computer orwith OE Tyre-pressure control(RDC):Repeatedly press button 2 untilthe clock appears on the dis-play.In this case, the butt

Alternatively, 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 s

If you prefer, you can use but-ton 2 for this purpose.The tripmeter is reset to zero.with OE On-board computer orwith OE Tyre-pressure control(RDC):Pr

5 Riding . . . ... 71Safety instructions . . . . . ... 72Checklist . . . . ... 73Starting. . . . . . ...

up the tank to a level above re-serve, as otherwise the sensorwill not be able to register thenew level. If the sensor cannotregister the new level ne

If ambient temperaturedrops below 3 °C a warn-ing appears, drawing your atten-tion to the risk of black ice form-ing. The display automaticallyswitche

Press and hold down button 1.Average consumption is resetto zero.RangeThe description of the residual-range function ( 47) also cov-ers the range read

Oil levelOil-level indicator 1 gives youan indication of the engine oillevel. You can call up this read-ing only when the motorcycle isat a standstill

The tyre pressures are shown,accompanied by the wordingRDC P. The front tyre pressureis on the left; the reading on theright is the rear tyre pressure

Switching on parkinglightsSwitch off the ignition.Immediately after switchingoff the ignition, press and holddown button 1 for the left turnindicators

The turn indicators are can-celled automatically afteryou have ridden for approxim-ately 10 seconds, or covered adistance of about 200 m.Press button

The hazard warning flashersare switched on.Left and right turn indicatortelltale lights flash.Switch off the ignition.The hazard warning flashersconti

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

Response with ABSdeactivatedIf you deactivate the ABS, thefunction is initially disabled forthe front wheel only. If you sub-sequently apply the brake

11 Service . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . 157BMW Motorrad service . . . . . 158BMW Motorrad servicequality . . . . ... 158BMW Motorrad S

Three-step sequence of ASCpushbutton operations:Switch from ASC to off-roadASCDeactivate ASCActivate ASCSwitching anddeactivating ASC functionSwitch o

When the ASC symbol goesout or starts to flash, releasethe ASC button within threeseconds.ASC symbol does notshow; if self-diagnosis hasnot completed

WindscreenAdjusting windscreenSlacken clamping screws 1 onleft and right.Pivot the windscreen forwardor back to the desired position.Make sure that cl

brake lever unless the motorcycleis at a standstill.Turn adjusting screw 1 clock-wise.The adjusting screw is in-dexed and is easier to turnif you push

Push pedal 1 of the brake leverforward and turn it to the cor-rect limit position.The swivel lever engages withan audible click.Shift leverAdjusting s

Adjusting mirror armPush the protective cap upover the threaded fastener onthe mirror arm.Slacken nut 1.Turn the mirror arm to the ap-propriate positi

Spring preload at frontwheelSpring preload at setting 3(For riding on gravel tracksand similar and with load)Spring preload at setting 5(For riding of

quires firmer damping, a reduc-tion in spring preload requiressofter damping.Adjusting damping forrear wheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and

tendency to open as a result ofcentrifugal force.In order to avoid a sudden loss oftyre pressure, fit a valve cap withrubber sealing ring to the reart

Headlight beam throw andspring preloadHeadlight beam throw is gener-ally kept constant when springpreload is adjusted to suit load.Spring preload adju

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

Turn key 1 clockwise in theseat lock, while pressing downthe front part of rear seat 2.Lift the rear seat at the frontand remove the seat.Removing fro

slightly forward and then pressthe seat firmly down.The front seat engages with anaudible click.Install the rear seat ( 69)Installing rear seatInstall

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RidingRidingSafety instructions . . ... 72Checklist . ... 73Starting . . ... 74Running

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

BrakesBrake-fluid levels, front and rearClutchClutch fluid levelShock absorber setting andspring preloadTyre-tread depth and tyrepressuresCases correc

Press starter button 1.If ambient temperatures arevery low, you might find itnecessary to open the throttleslightly when starting the engine.At ambien

at a speed above 5 km/h for thewheel sensors to be tested.Phase 1Test of the diagnosis-compat-ible system components withthe motorcycle at a standstil

specialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.Running inThe first 1000 kmWhile running in the motor-cycle, vary the throttle opening

OverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's Manu-al will provide you with an initialoverview of your motorcycle. Allmaintenance and repair work onthe motor

Dirt or mud on brakesWhen riding on loose sur-faces or muddy roads, thebrakes may fail to take effectimmediately because of dirt ormoisture on the dis

Descending mountainpassesThere is a danger of thebrakes fading if you useonly the rear brakes when des-cending mountain passes. Underextreme condition

Switch off the engine.Pull the handbrake lever.Hold the motorcycle uprightand balanced.Use your left foot to extend theside stand fully.The side stand

With your right hand, grip therear grab handle or the rearframe.Use your right foot on the pinof the centre stand to pressthe stand down until its cur

Open the protective cap.Open the fuel tank cap withthe ignition key by turning itcounter-clockwise.Refuel with fuel of the gradestated below; do not f

Engineering detailsEngineering detailsBrake system with BMW MotorradIntegral ABSOE... 84Electronic engine management withBMW Motorr

Brake system withBMW Motorrad IntegralABSOEPartially integral brakesYour motorcycle is equipped withpartially integral brakes. Bothfront and rear brak

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

RDCTyre pressure control(ReifenDruck-Control)EquipmentWhen you ordered your BMWmotorcycle, you chose variousitems of custom equipment. ThisRider'

and then on again reactivates theASC.Slip can be increased byvery-heavy-duty massive-bartyres, with the result that ASCintervention occurs beforeoptim

stations and motorway serviceareas almost invariably showtemperature-dependent tyrepressures, so in most instancesthese gauge readings will nottally w

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AccessoriesAccessoriesGeneral instructions. ... 92Power socket . ... 92Luggage . ... 93Case

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

order to ensure that the drain onthe on-board power supply sys-tem is minimised, the supply tothe power socket is cut off ap-proximately 15 minutes af

Set of carry handlesYour authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer can supply a "set ofcarry handles" as an optional ac-cessory to make the cases andt

Turn key 1 clockwise.The case lock is engaged.Remove the key.Removing case lidOpen the lid.Disengage retainer 1.Close the case lid.Open the second cat

The case is unlocked.Push catch 2 in as far as it willgo, while holding the case.The catch is open.The left case and the casecarrier can become hot on

Remove the key.TopcaseOATopcase and off-roadingIt is advisable to either removethe topcase or fit the backrestcushion available as an optionalextra if