BMW K 1200 LT 2005 Rider's Manual

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Page 1 Rider’s Manual K 1200 LT BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad On-board On-board On-board...
Page 2 Please note Warning: This symbol stands for pre- cautions and measures which are essential in order to pro- tect the rider or other persons from possibly severe or fatal injury. Attention: Instructions and precautions specifically intended to prevent damage to the motorcycle. Dis- regarding them may render the warranty invalid.
Page 3 Welcome to BMW hints and information on the We are delighted that you have correct equipment for machine chosen a new BMW K 1200 LT and rider, to ensure maximum and would like to welcome you reliability and safety, and advice...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Brake system Clock ........25 - general ......48-49 Distance recorder ....26 Brake system - with On-board computer ..27-31 BMW Integral ABS ..50-53 Case ........32 Clutch ......... 54 Topcase ......33 Coolant ....... 55 Front seat.......34-35 Spring preload ....56 Rear seat .......36-38...
Page 5 Service worldwide ....94 Brake system Environmental protection ..95 - general......82-83 BMW motorcycle Brake system - with accessories......96 BMW Integral ABS..84-90 Training means BMW Integral ABS extra safety ......97 - troubleshooting chart ..91 Concluding thoughts ... 98...
Page 6: General View, Left Side
General view, left side 1 High-beam headlight 5 Case, left ( Maintenance Instruc- – Seat opener ( tions, Chapter 2) – Toolkit 2 Low-beam headlight – Repair kit for tubeless Maintenance Instruc- tyres tions, Chapter 2) Maintenance Instruc- 3 Reservoir for clutch hydrau- tions, Chapter 2) lic fluid ( –...
Page 7 General view, left side 8 Fin, manually adjustable 14 Topcase ( 33) with – Interior lighting 9 Cockpit lighting – Mirror and 10 Socket, 12 V for connecting – Stowage compartment electrical accessories – for: max. load 5 A, 60 W on-board documentation 11 Shift lever for reverser and oil funnel...
Page 8: General View, Right Side
General view, right side 5 Brake-fluid reservoir, front brakes ( 6 Fin, manually adjustable 1 Case, right ( 32) with 7 Windscreen, electrically – CD changer Supple- adjustable mentary Rider's Manual) 8 Engine oil filler neck ( 2 Controls for audio system 9 Oil level sight glass, engine for passenger Supple-...
Page 9 General view, right side 13 12 13 Stowage compartment with – CD player 10 Rear-light unit with – Torch – Rear/brake light 14 Rocker switch for front and – Flashing turn indicators, rear seat heating left/right – Number-plate light 11 Type plate with vehicle ( ) Number in parentheses identification number (VIN) page number for description...
Page 10: Cockpit
Cockpit 1 Speedometer 2 Pushbutton for setting clock 3 Multifunction display with – On-board computer 4 Revolution counter ( – Fuel gauge with indicator 5 Trip meter reset button for reserve ( 6 Radio controls ( Supple- – Coolant temperature mentary Rider's Manual) gauge ( 7 Ignition switch and steering...
Page 11 Cockpit 8 Telltale and warning lights 10, 11) 9 Cockpit lighting – A On 11 Radio/CD player with – B Off stowage compartment – C Automatic 12 Torch Supplementary Rider's Manual for the anti-theft alarm DWA Optional extra 10 Knob for headlight beam ( ) Number in parentheses throw adjustment ( page number for description...
Page 12: Telltale And Warning Lights
Telltale and warning lights 5 6* Note: A sensor controls automatic 3 Left turn indicator repeater daytime/night-time switchover. green The LCD is illuminated at night. 4 Warning light, coolant tem- perature, red ( 55, 79) 1 Warning light, engine oil 5 Warning light, general pressure, red 42, 78)
Page 13 Telltale and warning lights 8 Telltale light, high-beam headlight, blue 9 Telltale light, anti-theft alarm Supplementary Rider’s Manual for the anti- 13 Telltale light, cruise con- theft alarm DWA) trol yellow 10 Telltale light, reverser 14 Telltale light, electro- yellow hydraulic centre stand 11 Right turn indicator repeater EHCS (...
Page 14: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock
Ignition switch and steering lock Warning: Never attach other keys or key rings to the motorcycle Keys key – risk to safety if keys You will receive two master were trapped between the keys and one spare key. handlebars and the fairing. The key number is on the accompanying tag.
Page 15 Ignition switch and steering lock • Turn the handlebars to full left Key positions lock. ON Operating position, igni- tion, lights and all circuits switched on, self-test of Attention: the instrument cluster is Engage the steering lock with performed ( the handlebars in this position Ignition and lights off, only.
Page 16: Handlebar Fittings
Left handlebar fitting Warning: 4 Switch for windscreen To prevent air from entering adjustment ( the hydraulic circuit: 5 Horn push • do not turn the fitting on the 6 Left flashing turn indicator handlebar. switch • Press 1 Switch for cruise control –...
Page 17 Right handlebar fitting 12 11 Warning: To prevent air from entering the brake system: • do not turn the fitting on the 12 Right flashing turn indicator handlebar. switch • Press 8 Pushbutton for electro- – Turn indicators operate hydraulic centre stand To switch off turn indicators: EHCS ( •...
Page 18: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard warning flashers To switch on the hazard warning flashers: • Switch on the ignition • Operate hazard warning flasher switch 1 – Hazard warning flashers in operation – Telltale light in switch is on • Switch off the ignition Hazard warning flashers –...
Page 19: Adjusting Windscreen/Fins
Adjusting windscreen/fins Adjusting the windscreen: • Switch on the ignition • Press switch 1 – A Raise windscreen – B Lower windscreen Adjusting left/right fin: Steplessly adjust the wind- • Move the left and right fins to screen by moving the switch to the desired position the appropriate position, A or B Note:...
Page 20: Reverser
Reverser Warning: Rules for reversing: – No passenger – You must be seated on the motorcycle – Keep both feet on the ground – Keep your feet well clear of the footrests on both sides – Keep both hands on the handlebar grips Warning: –...
Page 21 Reverser Reversing • Start the engine ( 76, 77) • Select neutral – Green neutral telltale light ON ( • Push lever 1 of reverser all the way toward position R until it engages Note: – Yellow reverser telltale If lever 1 does not engage easily light ON ( in position R •...
Page 22 Reverser Normal operation Stopping • Push lever 1 of reverser all the • Release starter button 2 way toward position F until it – The motorcycle comes to a engages stop – Yellow reverser telltale • Apply the brake if necessary light OFF (...
Page 23: Cruise Control
On a motorcycle fitted with downhill gradient. It could BMW Integral ABS, the cruise- also drop below this speed control system is not operation- when you ride uphill. al if the brake light is defective...
Page 24 Cruise control Setting road speed • Briefly press button 2 in SET direction (arrow) – Yellow telltale light for cruise control is ON ( Note: The motorcycle maintains and Activating the system memorises your current cruis- • Move switch 1 to ON ing speed.
Page 25 Cruise control Step-by-step acceleration Stepless acceleration • Press button 2 in SET direc- tion • Press and hold down button 2 – Memorised road speed in SET direction (arrow) increases by – The motorcycle accelerates approx. 2 km/h (1 mph) steadily, even though you do not manually open the throttle •...
Page 26 Cruise control Decelerating • Press and hold down button 2 Temporary override in RES direction (arrow) When you actuate the: – The motorcycle decelerates – brakes steadily, even though you do – clutch not manually close the throttle – throttle twistgrip (close the throttle) the cruise control system is Note:...
Page 27: Clock
Clock – Hours reading 2 starts flash- ing: briefly press button 1 to Setting the clock • Press button 1 again for longer than 2 seconds Warning: – Minutes reading 3 starts Do not attempt to set the flashing: briefly press button 1 clock unless the motorcycle to set is at a standstill...
Page 28: Distance Recorder
Distance recorder Note: Distance recorder 2 appears only when the ignition switch is in the ON position. Each time you switch on the ig- • Ignition switch ON nition the odometer reading • Press button 1 for less than showing the total distance the 2 seconds;...
Page 29: On-Board Computer
On-board computer • Each time you push rocker switch 1 on the left handlebar fitting in the BC direction for less than 2 seconds, you step from one function to the next Handlebar-mounted remote in the following sequence: controls – Average road speed ( –...
Page 30 On-board computer Residual range Note: Reading in km or miles, de- pending on national-market version. The range is estimated on the basis of style of riding and tak- ing the remaining supply of fuel into account. Note that the range cannot be shown accurately if the motor- Average road speed cycle was placed on its side...
Page 31 On-board computer Average consumption The average is calculated over Note: the time the engine is running. Reading in litres/km, litres/mile, Stops with the engine switched or miles/gallon, depending on off are ignored. national-market version. Average fuel consumption is al- Average consumption can be ways calculated over the time computed for two different dis- since the last “RESET”...
Page 32 On-board computer Ambient temperature Warning: The ice warning does not mean that there is no risk of Note: black ice forming at meas- Reading in °C or °F, depending ured temperatures above on national-market version. 3 °C. Always take extra care and Ice warning think well ahead when tem- If ambient temperature drops...
Page 33 On-board computer Display dimming – The brightness of the display increases one level each time Warning: you press the button. Each Do not attempt to adjust the time you press the button display dimmer unless the after maximum brightness is motorcycle is at a standstill reached, brightness is –...
Page 34 Opening/closing cases Note: If your motorcycle is equipped with central locking , see the Supplementary Rider’s Manual for the anti-theft alarm Closing the case • Place the motorcycle on the main (centre) or side stand – Make sure the ground is Attention: level and firm.
Page 35: Case
Opening/closing topcase Opening the topcase • If necessary, unlock the top- case Closing the topcase • Turn key in topcase lock to position A • Press down locking cylinder – Latch 1 snaps open Note: • Pull up latch 1 as far as it will The interior light goes out auto- go (arrow) matically when you close the...
Page 36: Front Seat
Front seat • Lift the seat up and forward (arrow) – Mount for helmet holder Opening front seat 40), • Place the motorcycle on the – Knob for spring preload main (centre) or side stand 56), – Make sure the ground is –...
Page 37 Front seat Locking front seat Attention: When closing the front seat: – Fold in knob for adjusting spring strut Adjusting front seat: – Check that the front seat is • Open the seat ( securely latched – Mover adjuster 1 to the desired position (arrow) –...
Page 38: Rear Seat
It is advisable to have this • Carefully pull the rear seat for- adjustment carried out by your ward authorised BMW motorcycle • Remove plugs 4 and 5 for the dealer. loudspeakers from their hold- ers and turn them counter- •...
Page 39 Rear seat • Open the topcase ( • Slacken knurled screw 6 • Hold topcase cover • Disengage inner shell from • Carefully disengage retaining Velcro fastener at point A strap 7 • Use small screwdriver to push back retaining clips at points B and C Attention: •...
Page 40 Rear seat • Carefully fit the topcase • Move securing screws 9 • Tighten four securing (short) to the appropriate screws 8 (long) in the topcase positions on the retaining to the specified tightening plate (arrow) torque • From this point on, installation is the reverse of the removal Attention: procedure...
Page 41: Seat Heating
Seat heating Note: Use the seat heating only when necessary. The increase in power consumption can drain the battery if you are riding at the low end of the engine- speed range. • Press switch for front seat heat- ing 1 or rear seat heating 2 –...
Page 42: Helmet Holder
Helmet holder • Open the seat ( • Pass steel cable 1 through the chinguards of the helmets • Hook the steel cable 1 over the holder 2 Note: • Carefully close and lock the Helmets can also be stored in front seat ( the topcase ( 61).
Page 43: Checklist
If you encounter any problems laws. or difficulties, it is always best to Your vehicle must be in perfect contact your authorised BMW technical order: this is a basic motorcycle dealer. prerequisite for your safety and He will provide the necessary the safety of other road users.
Page 44: Engine Oil
Engine oil Checking oil level Check the oil level at regular intervals. Always check the oil level when the engine is at operating tem- perature, because the differ- ence between the oil level indicated when the engine is at operating temperature and the oil level indicated when the Attention: engine is very cold due to...
Page 45 – the red engine plug 3 and top up the engine oil pressure warning light oil, using funnel 2, through oil should remain off while the en- filler neck 1 gine is running. • Reinstall oil filler plug 3 BMW recommends Castrol...
Page 46: Fuel
Fuel Attention: Note that fuel containing lead will destroy the catalytic con- verter. Do not run the fuel tank dry or you may damage the engine or Refuelling catalytic converter. • Place motorcycle on side Warning: stand Fuel is flammable and explo- –...
Page 47 Fuel • Refuel – Always use super (premium) unleaded fuel to DIN 51607 or equivalent standard, min. octane number 95 (RON) or 85 (MON) • To close fuel cap 2: Capacity – Place the cap in position, – Total capacity: 24 litres turn it clockwise as far as it (5.3 Imp.gals.) will go and lock it...
Page 48: Handlebar Levers
• Turn knob A to set the most specialist workshop, preferably comfortable span: an authorised BMW motorcycle – Setting 1: minimum span dealer. – Setting 3: maximum span...
Page 49 Handlebar levers Adjusting the handbrake lever Warning: • Turn knob A to set the most To prevent air from entering comfortable span: the brake circuit: do not turn – Setting 1: minimum span the fitting on the handlebar. – Setting 4: maximum span...
Page 50: Brake System - General
To ensure reliability have all the safety of the brake sys- work on the brake systems tem. carried out by a specialist Immediately seek the advice workshop, preferably an au- of a specialist workshop, thorised BMW motorcycle preferably an authorised dealer. BMW motorcycle dealer.
Page 51 ( Maintenance BMW motorcycle dealer. Instructions, Chapter 2).
Page 52: Brake System - With Bmw Integral Abs
Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS Checking brake fluid level Warning: On a motorcycle equipped with BMW Integral ABS, the Changing the brake fluid brake fluid level in the reser- voir ( 52) does NOT drop as the brake pads wear.
Page 53 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION Warning: When the ignition is switched off, before and during self- diagnosis ( 88), or if the Warning: BMW Integral ABS fails, only a When the RESIDUAL BRAK- RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC-...
Page 54 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS • Turn the steering fully to the Checking front brake fluid left; the fluid reservoir must be level horizontal • Check brake fluid level in sight glass Warning: MIN Minimum level Never permit the brake fluid...
Page 55 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS Checking rear brake fluid level • Open the right case Warning: • Check the brake fluid level Never permit the brake fluid through the window level to drop below the MIN minimum level...
Page 56: Clutch
– Make sure the ground is Have the clutch system level and firm. checked immediately by a spe- • Turn the steering fully to the cialist workshop, preferably an right; authorised BMW motorcycle the fluid reservoir must be dealer. horizontal...
Page 57: Coolant
(as indicated by red warning • Check coolant level at the light 10) or coolant con- expansion tank, using torch if sumption is excessive, consult necessary: a specialist workshop, prefera- Maximum level bly an authorised BMW motor- Minimum level cycle dealer.
Page 58: Spring Preload
Spring preload Warning: With luggage Before the journey starts, (approx. 120 kg (264 lbs)) adjust spring preload to suit • Centre knob 1 by turning it in the gross weight/load on the the direction indicated by motorcycle. arrow B Adjusting spring preload •...
Page 59: Wheels
Wheels Warning: Use only wheels and tyres that BMW Motorrad has approved for your motorcy- cle. For each size of tyre BMW tests certain makes, and approves those that it certi- fies as roadworthy. If BMW Motorrad has not approved the wheels and...
Page 60 Tyre pressures must be cho- centre of the tyre tread sen to suit the total weight on the motorcycle. Do not ex- BMW's minimum tread depth ceed the gross weight limit or recommendation: the tyres’ specified load ca- Front ....2 mm (0.08 in) pacity ( 61).
Page 61 Wheels – If tyres are cold: • Remove valve caps • Check/correct tyre pressures Screwing on valve caps Tyre pressures: Front Rear Warning: One-up 2.5 bar 2.9 bar At high road speeds, tyre (36.3 psi) (42.1 psi) valves have a tendency to Two-up 2.5 bar 2.9 bar...
Page 62: Loads
Accessories and loads Warning: BMW cannot examine or test each product of outside origin on the accessories and tyres market to ensure that it can be used on or in connection with BMW motorcycles with- out constituting a safety haz- ard.
Page 63 Accessories and loads Correct loading Warning: Overloading can impair the Attention: stability of your motorcycle, Do not exceed the gross weight as can an incorrectly distrib- limit of 600 kg (1,300 lbs). Do uted load. not exceed the wheel load limits of 204 kg (449 lbs) at the front and 402 kg (886 lbs) at the rear.
Page 64: Lights
For instructions on changing bulbs in parking light, headlight (low beam and high beam), rear Have the headlight basic set- light, brake light and turn indi- ting adjusted by a specialist cators: workshop, preferably an Maintenance Instructions, authorised BMW motorcycle Chapter 2). dealer.
Page 65 Adjusting to suit load: Consult a specialist workshop, • Change the spring strut set- preferably an authorised BMW ting to suit load ( motorcycle dealer, to have the headlight adjusted to suit whichever rule of the road Note: applies.
Page 66: First Time Out
First time out Attention: BMW Integral ABS incorporates a brake booster, so braking ef- ficiency is significantly higher than with conventional brake systems. Handling your motorcycle Warning: safely The tyres need to cover a cer- Each motorcycle has a charac- tain distance before they ac- ter all its own.
Page 67 First time out Warning: Safe motorcycling does not Do not ride the motorcycle af- depend on the motorcycle and ter drinking alcoholic bever- equipment alone. ages. Even small amounts of Your own skill and common- alcohol or drugs, particularly sense are needed too. if taken in conjunction with The key to genuine safety on medicines, will adversely af-...
Page 68: Important Notes
Important notes BMW Integral ABS Warning: When the ignition is switched off or if the BMW Integral ABS fails, only a RESIDUAL BRAK- ING FUNCTION remains avail- able for slowing the motorcycle ( 87). Under these circumstances you must apply CONSIDERA-...
Page 69 BMW motorcycle dealer with the hot exhaust system. If misfiring or malfunction of the Do not allow the engine to fuel-air mixture preparation sys-...
Page 70: Side Stand
Side stand • Switch off the ignition • Keep both feet on the ground Placing motorcycle on • Hold the left handlebar grip side stand with your left hand • Keep your right hand on the right handlebar grip and the Warning: handbrake lever For safety reasons, never sit...
Page 71 Warning: • Both feet on the ground, no If the motorcycle is fitted with weight on the motorcycle BMW Integral ABS, only the • Hold the left handlebar grip RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC- with your left hand TION is available when the •...
Page 72: Centre Stand Ehcs
Main (centre) stand Electro-hydraulic centre-stand system EHCS Note: Your motorcycle has an electro-hydraulic centre stand, EHCS for short, that makes it easy to park the motorcycle on its main stand. Indicators and telltale lights of the EHCS Telltale light Indicator in Meaning the multi- function dis-...
Page 73 Main (centre) stand Placing motorcycle on main (centre) stand • Hold the right handlebar grip with your right hand • Sit upright on the motorcycle, Attention: with both feet on the ground Always make sure the surface to support your weight under the stand is level and •...
Page 74 • Hold the left handlebar grip If the motorcycle is fitted with with your left hand BMW Integral ABS, only the • Hold the right handlebar grip RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC- with your right hand TION is available when the ig- •...
Page 75: Running In
Exceeding the specified engine after 1,000 km (600 miles). speeds while running in will Make an appointment with contribute to premature engine your authorised BMW motor- wear. cycle dealer in good time, so that the work can be per- formed punctually.
Page 76 This running in procedure is essential if the tyres are to Attention: reach their maximum level of Comply with the notes on BMW grip. Integral ABS ( 84-91).
Page 77: Before You Start
If you move the kill switch to the – The electronic engine man- 0 position while the ignition is agement, fuel pump and on (switch in ON position), the starter motor electrical cir- BMW Integral ABS remains op- cuits are de-energised erational ( 84-91).
Page 78 Before you start Fully retract the side stand Note: Engine does not start: – Move the gear lever to the Note: position or disengage the If the side stand is extended clutch and a gear engaged, you can- Engine stops when first gear is not start the motorcycle.
Page 79: Starting
Starting Starting Warning: Do not allow the engine to idle unnecessarily or for pro- longed periods of time – risk of overheating or fire. Ride away immediately after starting the engine. Note: Avoid high engine speeds af- Do not turn the throttle twistgrip ter a cold start.
Page 80: Warning Lights
ABS warning light Attention: The ABS warning light 1 lights If warning light 4 comes on dur- up if the BMW Integral ABS ing the journey, take the follow- develops a fault ( 91). ing action as soon as traffic...
Page 81 If warning light 6 comes on or if coolant consumption is while the motorcycle is being excessive, consult a specialist ridden: workshop, preferably an consult a specialist workshop, authorised BMW motorcycle preferably an authorised BMW dealer. motorcycle dealer.
Page 82: Riding, Gear Shifts
Riding, gear shifts Engine speed Choose engine speeds in Load changes accordance with the coolant temperature reading, and do not use maximum engine Warning: speeds until the engine has Try not to open or close the reached its regular operating throttle abruptly, particularly temperature.
Page 83 Riding, gear shifts Moving away/upshifts: • Pull the clutch lever in • Press down on the gearshift lever (to select first gear) and take your foot off the lever • Smoothly reengage the clutch • Increase engine speed Downshifts: slightly as necessary •...
Page 84: Brake System - General
Brake system - general Salt on brakes Wet brakes The brakes may fail to take After the motorcycle has been effect immediately if the motor- washed, ridden through water cycle was ridden on salt-cov- or ridden in the rain, the brake ered roads and the brakes were discs and pads may be wet (or not applied for some time.
Page 85 The brake system is defec- The brakes must first be tive. applied until the discs and Immediately consult a spe- pads are clean. cialist workshop, preferably Dirt on the brakes increases an authorised the rate of pad wear. BMW motorcycle dealer.
Page 86: Brake System - With Bmw Integral Abs
Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS BMW Integral ABS is the latest- generation BMW ABS develop- Sensitive electronic ment: by preventing both control wheels from locking and opti- It takes skill and sensitive con- mising braking-force distribu- trol of the brakes to pull up tion by means of the integral safely on a motorcycle.
Page 87 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS Extra safety reserves But remember: the potentially shorter braking distances which BMW Integral ABS per- mits must not be used as an excuse for careless riding. ABS is primarily a means of ensuring a safety margin in genuine emergencies.
Page 88 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS Fully integral brakes The integral brake function interlinks the front and rear Brake booster brakes, so both wheels are The hydraulic pump in the BMW braked when you operate a Integral ABS actively boosts the brake lever.
Page 89 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION If the BMW Integral ABS devel- ops a fault, a RESIDUAL BRAK- ING FUNCTION only is available in the brake circuits in question. The RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION is the braking effi-...
Page 90 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS Self-diagnosis with pull- • Release the brake levers, if away test necessary The BMW Integral ABS per- • Switch on the ignition forms self-diagnosis and a pull- Initially: away test to ensure its operabil- –...
Page 91 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS • Start the engine. Note: • Move off Starting on gradients: – ABS warning light 1: Always switch on the ignition OFF (as of approx. 5 km/h with gear engaged, clutch lever (3 mph) road speed)
Page 92 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS Warning: If there is a fault in the ABS Warning: system, the reserves of safety If the BMW Integral ABS fails normally afforded by ABS are in both brake circuits, a RE- not available until the defect SIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION has been put right.
Page 93: Bmw Integral Abs - Troubleshooting Chart
The brake system is defective if the test outcome is negative. Alternate Alternate Fluid level in the BMW Integral ABS is too flashing at flashing at low, perform the checks listed above. 4 Hz 4 Hz...
Page 94: Reliability
To be sure of achieving the nec- example the special tools essary standard, it is always developed by BMW, such as advisable to consult your author- the BMW diagnosis system and ised BMW motorcycle dealer. exhaust emissions tester.
Page 95 …Service too late to put them right at moderate cost. You can obtain accurate advice The staff in the authorised BMW in all cases, and make appoint- motorcycle dealer’s workshop ments with a firm completion know every detail of your...
Page 96: Service Worldwide
Note: practical advice on what to do Call us if you have any ques- next and can make arrange- tions about the BMW dealer- ments on your behalf, for exam- ship network. You can contact ple notifying local emergency us from any European country services anywhere in Europe, on a telephone hotline.
Page 97: Environmental Protection
This not only because your new BMW is available with exhaust emission control by closed- loop, three-way catalytic con- verter. …recycling Alongside the correct disposal …waste disposal…...
Page 98: Accessories
For many years itself. At the end of the day, now, BMW has offered the there is a great deal of experi- enthusiast everything capable ence involved here since all our...
Page 99: Training Means Extra Safety
Work up to the wheel lock limit – Take bends smoothly and gradually. rhythmically, avoiding braking BMW has a worthwhile safety and acceleration contribution to make in this area – Approach bends slower than too – BMW Safety Training.
Page 100: Concluding Thoughts
– BMW Repair Manual authorised BMW motorcycle – BMW set of circuit diagrams dealer. • Do not under any circum- It's good to know you've stances install unapproved thought of everything, isn't it? accessories.
Page 101 Check Engine oil, 42, 43 Rear brake, 53 Oil filler neck, 43 Brake pads, running in, 74 Engine oil pressure Brake system Telltale light, 78 General, 48, 49 Engine speed, 80 With BMW Integral ABS, 50-53 Brake system, checking, 48...
Page 102 F - O Horn, 14 Front brake Horn push, 14 Brake fluid level, 52 Handbrake lever, 47 Front seat Ignition switch and steering Adjusting, 35 lock, 8, 12, 13 Locking, 35 Instruments, cockpit, 8, 9 Opening, 34 Integral brake function, 86 Front seat heating, 39 Integral brakes, 86 Fuel filler cap, 7, 44...
Page 103 O - S Oil funnel Remote controls Compartment for, 5 On-board computer, 27 Oil level Repair kit for tubeless tyres, 4 Check, 42, 43 Repeaters Engine oil pressure, 11, 78 Turn indicator, left, 10 Sight glass, 6 Residual braking function, 51, 87 On-board computer, 8 Reverser, 18 Ambient temperature, 30...
Page 104 S - Z Starting, 77 Stowage compartment Valve caps, 59 Torch, 7 Switch on the ignition, 75, 76 Warning light Low fuel level, 78 Tank cap, 7 Warning lights Telltale and warning lights ABS, 78 ABS, 10, 78 Battery charge light, 79 Battery charge light, 10, 79 Coolant temperature, 79 Coolant temperature, 10, 79...
Page 107 Printing and other errors and national-market specification. omissions excepted. Please note that no claims will © 2005 BMW Motorrad be entertained on the basis of Not to be reproduced either such discrepancies. wholly or in part without written...
Page 108 BMW recommends Castrol BMW Motorrad Printed information Order No.: 01 41 7 699 241 08.2005 The Ultimate 2nd edition GB / RF Driving Machine...

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