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  • Page 2 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 3 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 4 Printing and other errors and the national-market specification. omissions excepted. Please note that no claims will be © 2007 BMW Motorrad entertained on the basis of such Not to be reproduced either wholly discrepancies. or in part without written permission...
  • Page 5 BMW recommends Castrol BMW Motorrad Printed information Order No.: 01 41 7 706 831 06.2007 The Ultimate 3rd edition Driving Machine...
  • Page 6 We are delighted that you have and safety, and advice on how to maintain the value of your motor- chosen a new BMW K 1200 LT and would like to welcome you to cycle. the community of BMW riders.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Cruise control....... 21-24 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 Wheels ........57-59...
  • Page 8 Before you start ....75-76 Starting ........77 Telltale and warning lights....... 78-79 Riding, gear shifts....80-81 Brake system - general........ 82-83 Brake system - with Arrive safely BMW Integral ABS ....84-92 BMW Integral ABS Reliability .......94-96 - troubleshooting chart .....93 Concluding thoughts....97...

  • Page 9: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side 1 High-beam headlight Maintenance Instructions, Chapter 2) 5 Case, left ( 2 Low-beam headlight – Seat opener ( Maintenance Instructions, – Toolkit Chapter 2) – Repair kit for tubeless tyres 3 Reservoir for clutch hydraulic Maintenance Instruc- fluid ( tions, Chapter 2) 4 Adjusting knob for spring...
  • Page 10 General view, left side 8 Fin, manually adjustable 14 Topcase ( 33) with 9 Cockpit lighting – Interior lighting 10 Socket, 12 V for connecting – Mirror and electrical accessories – – Stowage compartment for: max. load 5 A, 60 W on-board documentation 11 Shift lever for reverser and oil funnel...

  • Page 11: 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 Supplemen- adjustable tary Rider's Manual) 8 Engine oil filler neck ( 2 Controls for audio system for 9 Oil level sight glass, engine passenger Supplemen-...
  • Page 12 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, left/ rear seat heating right – Number-plate light 11 Type plate with vehicle ( ) Number in parentheses identification number (VIN)

  • Page 13: Cockpit

    Cockpit 1 Speedometer 2 Pushbutton for setting clock 3 Multifunction display with – On-board computer ( – Fuel gauge with indicator for 4 Revolution counter ( reserve ( 5 Trip meter reset button – Coolant temperature 6 Radio controls ( Supple- gauge ( mentary Rider's Manual)
  • Page 14 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 15: Telltale And Warning Lights

    Telltale and warning lights 5 6* Note: 3 Left turn indicator repeater A sensor controls automatic day- green 4 Warning light, coolant temper- time/night-time switchover. The red ( LCD is illuminated at night. ature, 55, 79) 5 Warning light, general red 1 Warning light, engine oil pres- sure, red 6 Warning light, ABS red...
  • Page 16 Telltale and warning lights 8 Telltale light, high-beam headlight, blue 9 Telltale light, anti-theft alarm Supplementary Rider's Manual for the anti- theft alarm DWA) 13 Telltale light, cruise control 10 Telltale light, reverser yellow yellow 14 Telltale light, electro-hydrau- 11 Right turn indicator repeater lic centre stand EHCS ( green 12 Warning light, fuel level/when...

  • Page 17: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Ignition switch and steering lock Warning: Never attach other keys or key rings to the motorcycle key – risk to safety if keys were Keys trapped between the handle- bars and the fairing. You will receive one master key and one spare key. The key number is on the accom- panying tag.
  • Page 18 Ignition switch and steering lock Key positions • Turn the handlebars to full left Operating position, ignition, lock. lights and all circuits switched on, self-test of the instrument cluster is per- Attention: formed ( Engage the steering lock with the Ignition and lights off, handlebars in this position only.

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fittings

    Left handlebar fitting Warning: To prevent air from entering the 4 Switch for windscreen adjust- hydraulic circuit: ment ( • do not turn the fitting on the 5 Horn push handlebar. 6 Left flashing turn indicator switch 1 Switch for cruise control •...

  • Page 20: Handlebar Fittings

    Right handlebar fitting 12 11 Warning: To prevent air from entering the brake system: • do not turn the fitting on the handlebar. 12 Right flashing turn indicator switch 8 Pushbutton for electro- • Press hydraulic centre stand EHCS – Turn indicators operate To switch off turn indicators: 9 Starter button ( 18, 77)

  • Page 21: 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 Hazard warning flashers • Switch off the ignition –...

  • Page 22: Adjusting Windscreen/Fins

    Adjusting windscreen/fins Adjusting the windscreen: • Switch on the ignition • Press switch 1 – A Raise windscreen – B Lower windscreen Steplessly adjust the windscreen Adjusting left/right fin: by moving the switch to the appro- • Move the left and right fins to priate position, A or B the desired position Attention:...

  • Page 23: 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 24 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 light If lever 1 does not engage easily in ON ( position R...

  • Page 25: Reverser

    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 – Yellow stop reverser telltale light OFF ( • Apply the brake if necessary...

  • Page 26: Cruise Control

    It could also drop On a motorcycle fitted with below this speed when you ride BMW Integral ABS, the cruise- uphill. control system is not operational if the brake light is defective (red For safety reasons, always general warning light 78).
  • Page 27 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 cruising • Move switch 1 to ON speed.
  • Page 28 Cruise control Step-by-step acceleration Stepless acceleration • Press button 2 in SET direction • Press and hold down button 2 in SET direction (arrow) – Memorised road speed increases by approx. 2 km/h – The motorcycle accelerates (1 mph) steadily, even though you do not manually open the throttle •...

  • Page 29: Cruise Control

    Cruise control Decelerating • Press and hold down button 2 in Temporary override RES direction (arrow) When you actuate the: – The motorcycle decelerates – brakes steadily, even though you do not – clutch manually close the throttle – throttle twistgrip (close the throttle) the cruise control system is briefly Note:...

  • Page 30: Clock

    Clock Setting the clock – Hours reading 2 starts flashing: Warning: briefly press button 1 to set Do not attempt to set the clock • Press button 1 again for longer unless the motorcycle is at a than 2 seconds standstill –...

  • Page 31: Distance Recorder

    Distance recorder Note: Distance recorder 2 appears only when the ignition switch is in the • Ignition switch ON ON position. • Press button 1 for less than Each time you switch on the igni- 2 seconds; each time you press tion the odometer reading showing the button the display steps to the total distance the motorcycle...

  • Page 32: 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 in Handlebar-mounted remote the following sequence: controls – Average road speed ( –...
  • Page 33 On-board computer Residual range Note: Reading in km or miles, depending on national-market version. The range is estimated on the basis of style of riding and taking the remaining supply of fuel into account. Note that the range cannot be shown accurately if the motorcycle Average road speed was placed on its side stand.
  • Page 34 On-board computer Average consumption The average is calculated over the Note: time the engine is running. Stops Reading in litres/km, litres/mile, or with the engine switched off are miles/gallon, depending on nation- ignored. Average fuel consumption is al-market version. Average consumption can be com- always calculated over the time puted for two different distances, since the last “RESET”...
  • Page 35 On-board computer Ambient temperature Warning: Note: The ice warning does not mean Reading in °C or °F, depending on that there is no risk of black ice national-market version. forming at measured tempera- tures above 3 °C. Ice warning Always take extra care and If ambient temperature drops think well ahead when tempera- below +3 °C, the on-board com-...
  • Page 36 On-board computer Display dimming – The brightness of the display Warning: increases one level each time Do not attempt to adjust the you press the button. Each time display dimmer unless the you press the button after maxi- motor-cycle is at a standstill mum brightness is reached, –...
  • Page 37 Opening/closing cases Note: If your motorcycle is equipped with central locking , see the Supple- mentary 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 level Attention: and firm.

  • Page 38: Case

    Opening/closing topcase Opening the topcase • If necessary, unlock the topcase 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 go The interior light goes out auto- (arrow) matically when you close the top-...

  • Page 39: 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 level –...

  • Page 40: Front Seat

    Front seat Locking front seat Attention: When closing the front seat: – Fold in knob for adjusting spring Adjusting front seat: strut – Check that the front seat is • Open the seat ( securely latched – Mover adjuster 1 to the desired position (arrow) –...

  • Page 41: Rear Seat

    It is advisable to have this adjust- • Carefully pull the rear seat for- ment carried out by your ward authorised BMW motorcycle • Remove plugs 4 and 5 for the dealer. loudspeakers from their holders and turn them counter-clock- •...
  • Page 42 Rear seat • Open the topcase ( • Slacken knurled screw 6 • Disengage inner shell from • Hold topcase cover Velcro fastener at point A • Carefully disengage retaining • Use small screwdriver to push strap 7 back retaining clips at points B and C •...

  • Page 43: Rear Seat

    Rear seat • Carefully fit the topcase • Tighten four securing screws 8 • Move securing screws 9 (short) (long) in the topcase to the to the appropriate positions on specified tightening torque the retaining plate (arrow) • From this point on, installation is the reverse of the removal pro- cedure Attention:...

  • Page 44: 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 45: Helmet Holder

    Helmet holder • Open the seat ( 1 through • Pass steel cable Note: the chinguards of the helmets • Hook the steel cable 1 over Helmets can also be stored in the the holder 2 topcase ( 61). • Carefully close and lock the front seat ( Optional accessory...

  • Page 46: Checklist

    – Engine oil level Instructions), or have it carried out by a specialist workshop, prefera- (every second/third stop for fuel) bly an authorised BMW motorcy- – Brake pads cle dealer. This is to ensure that If you encounter any problems or your motorcycle complies with road-vehicle use and safety laws.

  • Page 47: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Checking oil level Check the oil level at regular inter- vals. Always check the oil level when the engine is at operating temper- ature, because the difference between the oil level indicated when the engine is at operating Attention: temperature and the oil level indi- To avoid damage to the engine:...
  • Page 48 – the red engine oil plug 3 and top up the engine oil, pressure warning light using funnel 2, through oil filler should remain off while the neck 1 engine is running. • Reinstall oil filler plug 3 BMW recommends Castrol...

  • Page 49: Fuel

    Fuel Attention: Note that fuel containing lead will destroy the catalytic converter. Refuelling Do not run the fuel tank dry or you may damage the engine or catalytic converter. Warning: Fuel is flammable and explo- • Place motorcycle on side stand sive.
  • Page 50 Fuel • Refuel – Always use super (premium) unleaded fuel to DIN 51607 or equivalent standard, min. Capacity octane number 95 (RON) or 85 (MON) – Total capacity: 24 litres • To close fuel cap 2: (5.3 Imp.gals.) – Place the cap in position, turn –...

  • Page 51: Handlebar Levers

    If you are doubtful about the handlebar. reliability of the hydraulic clutch operating system consult a • 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 52 Handlebar levers Adjusting the handbrake lever Warning: • Turn knob A to set the most To prevent air from entering the comfortable span: brake circuit: do not turn the fit- – Setting 1: minimum span ting on the handlebar. – Setting 4: maximum span...

  • Page 53: Brake System - General

    To ensure reliability have all safety of the brake system. work on the brake systems Immediately seek the advice carried out by a specialist work- of a specialist workshop, shop, preferably an authorised preferably an authorised BMW motorcycle dealer. BMW motorcycle dealer.

  • Page 54: Brake System

    ( Maintenance BMW motorcycle dealer. Instructions, Chapter 2).

  • Page 55: 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 brake fluid level in the reservoir ( does NOT drop as the brake Changing the brake fluid pads wear.

  • Page 56: Brake System

    Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION Warning: When the ignition is switched off, before and during self-diag- nosis ( 90), or if the BMW Inte- Warning: gral ABS fails, only a RESIDUAL When the RESIDUAL BRAKING...

  • Page 57: Brake System

    Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS Checking front brake fluid • Turn the steering fully to the left; level the fluid reservoir must be horizontal • Check brake fluid level in sight Warning: glass Never permit the brake fluid...

  • Page 58: Brake System

    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 lev- through the window el to drop below the MIN mark...

  • Page 59: Clutch

    – Make sure the ground is level system. and firm. Have the clutch system checked • Turn the steering fully to the immediately by a specialist right; workshop, preferably an author- the fluid reservoir must be ised BMW motorcycle dealer. horizontal...

  • Page 60: Coolant

    • Check coolant level at the (as indicated by red warning light expansion tank, using torch if 10) or coolant consumption is necessary: excessive, consult a specialist Maximum level workshop, preferably an author- Minimum level ised BMW motorcycle dealer.

  • Page 61: Spring Preload

    Spring preload Warning: Before the journey starts, With luggage adjust spring preload to suit (approx. 120 kg (264 lbs)) the gross weight/load on the • Centre knob 1 by turning it in motorcycle. the direction indicated by arrow Adjusting spring preload •...

  • Page 62: Wheels

    Warning: Use only wheels and tyres that BMW Motorrad has approved for your motorcycle. For each size of tyre BMW tests certain makes, and approves those that it certifies as roadworthy. If BMW Motorrad has not approved the wheels and tyres...
  • Page 63 Tyre pressures must be chosen to suit the total weight on the BMW's minimum tread depth rec- motorcycle. Do not exceed the ommendation: gross weight limit or the tyres' Front ......2 mm (0.08 in) specified load capacity ( 61).
  • Page 64 Wheels – If tires are cold: • Remove valve caps • Check/correct tire pressures Screwing on valve caps Tire pressures: Front Rear One-up 2.5 bar 2.9 bar Warning: (36.3 psi) (42.1 psi) At high road speeds, tyre valves Two-up 2.5 bar 2.9 bar have a tendency to open as a (36.3 psi)

  • Page 65: Loads

    Note: perienced by BMW motorcy- BMW accessories and other prod- cles and ucts approved by BMW can be consequently, they are not suf- obtained from your authorised ficient in some circumstances. BMW motorcycle dealer.
  • Page 66 Accessories and loads Correct loading Attention: Warning: Do not exceed the gross weight Overloading can impair the sta- limit of 600 kg (1,300 lbs). Do not bility of your motorcycle, as can exceed the wheel load limits of an incorrectly distributed load. 204 kg (449 lbs) at the front and 402 kg (886 lbs) at the rear.

  • Page 67: Lights

    For instructions on changing still bulbs in parking light, headlight (low beam and high beam), rear light, brake light and turn indica- Have the headlight basic setting tors: adjusted by a specialist workshop, Maintenance Instructions, preferably an authorised Chapter 2). BMW motorcycle dealer.
  • Page 68 Adjusting to suit load: dazzle oncoming traffic. • Change the spring strut setting Consult a specialist workshop, to suit load ( preferably an authorised BMW motorcycle dealer, to have the headlight adjusted to suit which- Note: ever rule of the road applies.

  • Page 69: First Time Out

    First time out Attention: BMW Integral ABS incorporates a brake booster, so braking effi- ciency is significantly higher than with conventional brake systems. Handling your motorcycle safely Each motorcycle has a character Warning: all its own. It is time now for you to...

  • Page 70: First Time Out

    First time out Warning: Safe motorcycling does not Do not ride the motorcycle after depend on the motorcycle and drinking alcoholic beverages. equipment alone. Even small amounts of alcohol Your own skill and common-sense or drugs, particularly if taken are needed too. in conjunction with medicines, The key to genuine safety on the will adversely affect your...

  • Page 71: 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 availa- ble for slowing the motorcycle 87). Under these circumstances you must apply CONSIDERABLY...

  • Page 72: Important Notes

    (for example hay, grass, leaves, consult a specialist workshop, clothing or luggage etc.) can come into contact with the hot preferably an authorised BMW motorcycle dealer exhaust system. If misfiring or malfunction of the Do not allow the engine to idle...

  • Page 73: Side Stand

    Side stand • Switch off the ignition • Keep both feet on the ground Placing motorcycle on side • Hold the left handlebar grip with stand your left hand • Keep your right hand on the right handlebar grip and the Warning: handbrake lever For safety reasons, never sit on...

  • Page 74: Side Stand

    Warning: weight on the motorcycle If the motorcycle is fitted with • Hold the left handlebar grip with BMW Integral ABS, only the your left hand RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC- • Keep your right hand on the TION is available when the igni-...

  • Page 75: 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 multifunc- tion display...
  • Page 76 Main (centre) stand • Hold the right handlebar grip Placing motorcycle on main with your right hand (centre) stand • Sit upright on the motorcycle, with both feet on the ground to support your weight Attention: • Press and hold down the button Always make sure the surface to extend the centre stand under the stand is level and firm.
  • Page 77 • Hold the left handlebar grip with If the motorcycle is fitted with your left hand BMW Integral ABS, only the RE- • Hold the right handlebar grip SIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION with your right hand is available when the ignition is •...

  • Page 78: Running In

    1,000 km (600 miles). Exceeding the specified engine Make an appointment with your speeds while running in will con- authorised BMW motorcycle tribute to premature engine dealer in good time, so that the wear. work can be performed punctu- ally.
  • Page 79 This running in procedure is Attention: essential if the tyres are to reach Comply with the notes on BMW their maximum level of grip. Integral ABS ( 84-93).

  • Page 80: Before You Start

    If you move the kill switch to the 0 – The electronic engine manage- position while the ignition is on ment, fuel pump and starter (switch in ON position), the BMW motor electrical circuits are de- Integral ABS remains operational energised...
  • Page 81 Before you start Fully retract the side stand Note: Engine does not start: Note: – Move the gear lever to the If the side stand is extended and a position or disengage the clutch gear engaged, you cannot start Engine stops when first gear is the motorcycle.

  • Page 82: Starting

    Starting Starting Warning: Do not allow the engine to idle unnecessarily or for prolonged periods of time – risk of overheating or fire. Ride away immediately after starting the engine. Note: Avoid high engine speeds after Do not turn the throttle twistgrip a cold start.

  • Page 83: Warning Lights

    ABS warning light Attention: If warning light 4 comes on during The ABS warning light 1 lights up the journey, take the following if the BMW Integral ABS develops action as soon as traffic conditions a fault ( 93). permit: Warning light, general •...

  • Page 84: Warning Lights

    Attention: or if coolant consumption is If warning light 6 comes on while excessive, consult a specialist the motorcycle is being ridden: workshop, preferably an consult a specialist workshop, authorised BMW motorcycle preferably an authorised BMW dealer. motorcycle dealer.

  • Page 85: Riding, Gear Shifts

    Riding, gear shifts Engine speed Load changes Choose engine speeds in accord- ance with the coolant temperature Warning: reading, and do not use maximum Try not to open or close the engine speeds until the engine has reached its regular operating throttle abruptly, particularly on temperature.
  • Page 86 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 Downshifts: • Increase engine speed slightly as necessary •...

  • Page 87: Brake System - General

    Brake system - general Salt on brakes Wet brakes The brakes may fail to take effect immediately if the motorcycle was After the motorcycle has been washed, ridden through water or ridden on salt-covered roads and ridden in the rain, the brake discs the brakes were not applied for and pads may be wet (or iced-over some time.

  • Page 88: General

    The brake The brakes must first be system is defective. applied until the discs and pads Immediately consult a special- are clean. ist workshop, preferably an Dirt on the brakes increases the authorised BMW motorcycle rate of pad wear. dealer.

  • Page 89: Brake System - With Bmw Integral Abs

    Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS How does ABS work? The maximum braking force it is possible to transfer to the carriageway depends, among What happens with bumps other things, on the road surface's in the road? coefficient of friction. Gravel, ice...

  • Page 90: Brake System - With

    Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS What do we observe during rider safety training? Braking in which ABS has to inter- vene has, by comparison with nor- mal braking, a significantly higher demand for electricity which puts a heavy load on the battery. The...

  • Page 91: Brake System

    Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS The following notes must be observed during safety How can I achieve the training: shortest braking • check the warning and indicator distance? lamps before any braking exercise Dynamic load distribution • ride the motorcycle over...

  • Page 92: Brake System

    Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS What happens if ABS con- trol fails? A fault in BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is indicated by a correspond- ing warning display in the instru- ment cluster. If only ABS control fails, the Inte-...

  • Page 93: Brake System

    Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS It meets all requirements of legis- lation around the world on the design of brakes for motor vehicles and allows the rider to brake the motorcycle. The following notes must be observed for riding with the residual braking function: •...

  • Page 94: Brake System - With

    Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS What is the design specification for BMW Motorrad Integral ABS? BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ensures stability of the motorcycle on any surface within the bounds of physics. The system is not designed for...

  • Page 95: Brake System

    Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS • Release the brake levers, if Self-diagnosis with pull- necessary away test • Switch on the ignition The BMW Integral ABS performs Initially: self-diagnosis and a pull-away – ABS warning light 1: test to ensure its operability.

  • Page 96: Brake System

    Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS Note: • Start the engine. • Move off Starting on gradients: – ABS warning light 1: Always switch on the ignition with OFF (as of approx. 5 km/h gear engaged, clutch lever (3 mph) road speed)

  • Page 97: Brake System

    Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS Warning: Warning: If there is a fault in the ABS If the BMW Integral ABS fails in system, the reserves of safety both brake circuits, a RESIDU- normally afforded by ABS are AL BRAKING FUNCTION only is...

  • Page 98: Bmw Integral Abs

    The brake system is defective if the test outcome is negative. Alternate flash- Alternate flash- Fluid level in the BMW Integral ABS is too ing at 4 Hz ing at 4 Hz low, perform the checks listed above. Only RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION...

  • Page 99: Arrive Safely Reliability

    Annual Inspection work maintenance and repair. neeed. Have all maintenance and repair work carried out confirmed in the "BMW Service" chapter of Attention: the Maintenance If maintenance and repair work is Instrucations manual. performed inexpertly, it could...
  • Page 100 BMW Motorrad is a byword for excellent quality of Certain signs of wear, more-over, service. To ensure that your BMW may otherwise not be noticed is always in optimum condition, until it is too late to put them right at moderate cost.
  • Page 101 Card: on-the-spot break- down assistance In the event of a breakdown, the BMW Motorrad Service Card BWM Motorrad issued with each new BMW service network motorcycle enables you to access an extensive range of services BMW Motorrad has an extensive...

  • Page 102: Concluding Thoughts

    Now it's your turn • Regular care is important, with all functions checked before the journey starts. Note: • Use only genuine BMW acces- Your local authorised BMW sories. These satisfy all safety motorcycle dealer can supply you requirements and are precisely...
  • Page 103 Engine oil pressure Brake pads, running in, 74 Telltale light, 78 Brake system Engine speed, 80 General, 48 With BMW Integral ABS, 50 adjust damping, 84 Brake system, checking, 48 Front brake Cassette recorder/radio, 9 Brake fluid level, 52 Catalytic converter, 67...
  • Page 104 F - O Front seat Adjusting, 35 Ignition switch and steering Locking, 35 lock, 8, 12 Opening, 34 Instruments, cockpit, 8 Front seat heating, 39 Fuel filler cap, 7, 44 Fuel gauge, 8 Keys, 12 Fuel grade, 45 Fuel level, 78 Fuse box, 6 Left flashing turn indicator switch, 14 Lights...
  • Page 105 O - S On-board computer, 8 Residual braking function, 51 Ambient temperature, 30 Reverser, 18 Average consumption, 29 Lever, 5 Average speed, 28 Revolution counter, 8 Display dimming, 31 Riding, 80 Estimated residual range, 28 Right flashing turn indicator switch, Handlebar-mounted remote controls, 27 Rims, 57...
  • Page 106 T - Z Tank cap, 7 Warning light Telltale and warning lights Low fuel level, 78 ABS, 10, 78 Warning lights Battery charge light, 10, 79 ABS, 78 Coolant temperature, 10, 79 Battery charge light, 79 Cruise control, 11 Coolant temperature, 79 Engine oil pressure, 10, 78 Engine oil pressure, 78 High-beam headlight, 11...

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