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BMW K 1200 LT Repair Manual
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K 1200 LT
BMW AG Motorcycle Division
After Sales

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  • Page 1 Repair Manual K 1200 LT BMW AG Motorcycle Division After Sales...
  • Page 2 A new issue of this repair manual will be published if amendments or additions (supplements) are needed. All information in both text and illustrations refers to motorcycles in standard condition or with genuine BMW accessories installed, and not to motorcycles which have been modified in any way to depart from the manufacturer’s specification.
  • Page 3 Contents Group / Chapter 00 Maintenance and general instructions 00.1 11 Motor 11.1 12 Engine electrics 12.1 13 Fuel preparation and control 13.1 16 Fuel tank and lines 16.1 17 Radiator 17.1 18 Exhaust system 18.1 21 Clutch 21.1 23 Gearbox 23.1 31 Front fork 31.1...
  • Page 4 Group / Chapter 33 Rear wheel drive 33.1 34 Brakes 34.1 36 Wheels and tyres 36.1 46 Frame 46.1 51 Equipment 51.1 52 Seat 52.1 61 General electrical equipment 61.1 62 Instruments 62.1 63 Lights 63.1 65 Radio and optional extras 65.1...
  • Page 5 Licence plate No. Order No. Mechanic’s signature Read out the fault memory with the BMW MoDiTeC unit Check throttle cable play, adjust if necessary Change engine oil while at operating temperature If the motorcycle is ridden only for short distances or at outside temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F), this work must be...
  • Page 6 Maintenance Contents - Maintenance Page Key to maintenance intervals ....................38 General instructions .........................39 Pushing the motorcycle onto a workshop platform ............39 High idle speed ..........................39 Removing the aerial ........................39 Reading the fault code memory with the MoDiTeC ..........40 (Inspections I, II, III and IV) .........................40 Checking throttle cable play, adjusting if necessary ..........40 (Inspections I and III) .........................40...
  • Page 7 Contents - Maintenance Page Checking the front/rear brake fluid level ..............48 (Inspections I, II and III) ........................48 Checking the front brake fluid level ..................48 Checking the fluid level with brake fluid reservoir open ...........................49 Checking the rear brake fluid level ..................50 (Inspections I, II and III) ........................50 Checking operation of brake system and freedom from leaks, repairing/repla-...
  • Page 8 Contents - Maintenance Page Battery ..............................63 (Inspections III and IV) ........................63 Check battery acid level and add distilled water if necessary; inspect battery terminals and clean and grease them if necessary ........................63 Checking battery acid level ......................63 Adding distilled water ........................63 Installing the battery ........................63...
  • Page 9 Brake pads/brake discs Rear brake pads Checking brake pads and discs for wear and replacing if necessary (Inspections II and III) Checking brake pads for wear Warning: Never permit brake pads to wear past minimum per- missible thickness. Always replace pads as a complete set. Front brake pads KL000060 Caution:...
  • Page 10 Cutaway drawing of engine, K 1200 LT KL119000 11.11...
  • Page 11 12 Engine electrics Contents Page Technical Data ..........................3 Removing and installing Hall-effect transmitters ............5 Preparatory work ..........................5 Removing cover from Hall-effect transmitter ..............5 Removing magnetic gate ......................5 Installing the magnetic gate .......................6 Installing the cover of the Hall-effect transmitter ..............6 Replacing spark plugs/ignition leads ................7...
  • Page 12 13 Fuel preparation and control Contents Page Technical Data ..........................3 Removing and installing Motronic control unit ............5 Replacing intake air filter element ..................5 See Group 00 ............................5 Replacing air temperature sensor ..................5 Removing and installing intake air silencer ..............6 Removing and installing fuel injection rail ..............7 Removing and installing injectors...
  • Page 13: Fuel Tank And Lines

    16 Fuel tank and lines Contents Page Technical Data ..........................3 Removing and installing fuel tank ..................5 Renewing fuel filter ........................6 Removing the fuel pump unit .....................6 Removing/installing fuel filter .....................7 Removing/installing fuel pump ....................7 Installing the fuel-pump unit .......................7 Removing/installing immersion-tube sensor ..............8 Calibrating the immersion-tube sensor...
  • Page 14 17 Radiator Contents Page Technical Data ..........................3 Coolant circuit ..........................5 Removing and installing coolant hoses ................7 Connecting hose between left and right radiators ............7 Hoses between radiators and coolant stub pipes ............7 Hose between coolant stub pipes ..................7 Coolant hose to water pump .....................7 Removing breather hose ......................7...
  • Page 15: Coolant Circuit

    Coolant circuit KL179000 17.5...
  • Page 16 Removing and installing control unit of cruise-control system – Remove left side section of fairing.............See Group 46 – Remove upper section of fairing. KL650010 • Disconnect plug (arrow). • Remove screws (4) securing retaining plate to fairing bracket. • Remove retaining plate with control unit for cruise control system.