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Page 1 Rider’s Manual K 1200 GT 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 Important notes Warning: This symbol indicates precau- tions and measures which are essential in protecting the rider or other persons from 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 Rider’s Manual and wish you new motorcycle. It contains many a pleasant, safe journey important information on how to on your BMW motorcycle. operate the controls and how to make the best possible use of Best wishes, all the motorcycle’s technical features. BMW Motorrad...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents General information and Safety check controls Checklist......26-27 General view, left side ... 4 Engine oil ....... 28-29 General view, right side ..5 Fuel........ 30-31 Cockpit ......... 6 Handlebar levers .... 32-33 Telltale and warning Brake system lights ........7-8 - general ......
Page 5 Contents Starting – Riding – Parking First time out ....54-55 Important notes ..... 56-57 Side stand ..... 58-59 Main (centre) stand..60-61 Running in ..... 62-63 Before you start....64 Arrive safely Starting .......65 Telltale and warning Arrive safely....80-81 lights ......66-67 Service worldwide ....
Page 6: General View, Left Side
General view, left side 11 10 9 7 Seat lock ( 8 System case, left ( 9 Adjusting knob for spring preload, rear suspension 10 Lifting handle ( 60-61) 1 Hand protector, left 11 Power socket, 12 V, 2 Reservoir for clutch for connecting additional hydraulic fluid ( equipment –...
Page 7: General View, Right Side
General view, right side 21 20 19 18 17 13 Luggage rack 14 Brake-fluid reservoir for front brake ( 21 Rear suspension strut, 15 Windscreen, electrically shock-absorber adjuster adjustable ( 16 Hand protector, right 22 Brake-fluid reservoir for rear 17 Engine oil filler neck brake ( 23 System case, right ( 18 Oil level sight glass, engine...
Page 8: Cockpit
Cockpit 7 Coolant temperature gauge A Engine cold B Engine at normal oper- ating temperature C Engine overheated 8 Telltale and warning lights 1 Fuel gauge ( 7, 8) 2 Trip meter reset knob 9 Ignition switch and steering 3 Speedometer lock ( 10, 11) 4 Odometer...
Page 9: Telltale And Warning Lights
Telltale and warning lights 2* 3 1 Telltale light, left turn indica- tor repeater green 2 Warning light ABS 6 Telltale light, right turn indi- 3 Warning light, general cator repeater green 7 Clock 4 Telltale light, neutral telltale Adjust by pressing with a light green ball-point pen or similar 5 Telltale light, cruise control...
Page 10 Telltale and warning lights 1 Warning light, coolant tem- perature red ( 40, 67) 2 Warning light, battery 5 Warning light, fuel level/ charge current red when approx. 4 litres (0.9 gal) left in tank yellow 3 Telltale light, high-beam 31, 66) headlight blue 4 Warning light, engine oil...
Page 11: 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 12: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock
Ignition switch and steering lock Warning: If the motorcycle is fitted with BMW Integral ABS, only a RE- SIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION is available when the ignition is switched off ( Keys You will receive two master Note: keys and one spare key. The ignition switch and steering A small plastic tag indicating lock, fuel filler cap and the seat...
Page 13 Ignition switch and steering lock • Turn the handlebars to full left lock. Key positions ON Operating position, ignition, lights and all Attention: electrical circuits Engage the steering lock with switched on the handlebars in this position Ignition and lights off, only.
Page 14: Left Handlebar Fitting
Left handlebar fitting 5 Turn indicator switch, left Warning: • Press To prevent air from entering – Turn indicators operate the hydraulic circuit of the To switch off turn indicators: clutch: • Self-cancelling while rid- • do not turn the fitting on the ing, or press turn-indica- handlebar.
Page 15: Right Handlebar Fitting
Right handlebar fitting Warning: 10 Right flashing turn indicator To prevent air from entering switch the brake system: • Press • do not turn the fitting on the – Turn indicators operate handlebar. To switch off turn indicators: • Self-cancelling while riding, 7 Switch for heated or press turn-indicator can- handlebar grips...
Page 16: Cruise Control
Cruise control Warning: Do not engage cruise control when: Note: – Riding on twisty roads with With automatic cruise control, poor forward vision speed can be controlled in the – Heavy traffic does not enable range between 40 and 180 km/h you to maintain a constant (25 and 112 mph).
Page 17 Cruise control Switching on the system • Move switch 1 to ON – Red telltale light 2 in switch is on Note: Setting road speed The motorcycle maintains and • Briefly press button 3 in SET memorises your current cruis- direction ing speed.
Page 18 Cruise control Step-by-step acceleration Stepless • Push button 1 in SET acceleration direction • Push and hold button 1 in – Memorised road speed SET direction increases by approx. 2 km/h – The motorcycle accelerates (1 mph) steadily, even though you do not manually open the throttle •...
Page 19 Cruise control Decelerating • Push and hold button 1 in RES Temporary override direction 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 20: Adjusting Footrest Plate
Adjusting footrest plate Warning: Warning: If a footrest is repositioned, Make sure that lines and cables the footrest on the other side are correctly routed. of the motorcycle must be Do not damage electric wiring. moved to the same height. Always tighten socket-head Adjust the gearshift lever to screws 1 and 2 to the specified...
Page 21 Adjusting footrest plate Adjusting footrest plate • Remove 3 socket-head screws 1 • Move the footrest plate to the Adjusting gearshift lever desired position A or B • Slacken socket-head screw 2 • Retighten the 3 socket-head • Reset the gearshift lever to screws 1 to a torque of 20 Nm the desired position C or D •...
Page 22: Seat
Seat Adjusting seat: – The seat can be moved to 2 positions: Removing seat: E = high D = low • Turn key 1 in the seat lock to position A and hold it in this position Attention: • Pull the seat to the rear and When installing the seat, make up into the 1st stage C of the sure that it is firmly located.
Page 23 Seat • Push the front of the seat into guide E or D to suit the height of the rider. • Push the tongue of the seat • Engage the seat in the under the seat support 2nd stage B of the locking •...
Page 24: Adjusting Windscreen
Adjusting windscreen • Switch on the ignition • Press switch 1 – A Raise windscreen – B Lower windscreen Attention: Steplessly adjust the wind- Windscreen is not fuel- screen by moving the switch to resistant. the appropriate position, A or B...
Page 25: System Case
System case Warning: After an accident or if the motorcycle has fallen over, check that the system cases Open the system case are correctly secured. • Turn key in case lock to Max. load per system case: position A 22 lbs (10 kg). •...
Page 26 System case • Turn key in case lock to position A • Push down locking catch 2 and carrying handle 1 – The two indicators 3 turn black • Lock the case and remove the Closing the system case Removing system case •...
Page 27 System case Warning: Always make sure that the cases are secured. An incorrectly secured case could be lost and endanger other road users. • Insert the system case into the holder (arrows), making sure Installing system case that it is firmly seated in the lower holder 4 and the upper hook 5 Attention:...
Page 28: Checklist
Checklist Use the safety checklist – before every journey Please perform the safety check accurately. If your motor- cycle needs any routine mainte- nance, you can then attend to it before the journey starts Maintenance Instructions), or have it carried out by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW motorcycle dealer.
Page 29 Checklist For this reason, check the details in the following sections before you start the journey: – Fuel level – Positions of the handlebar levers – Brakes – Brake fluid level – Check regularly (every time – Clutch fluid level you stop for fuel), on the basis –...
Page 30: Engine Oil
Engine oil Checking the oil level after the engine has been run only briefly or when it is not properly warm will falsify the reading and could lead to the engine being oper- ated with the wrong quantity of oil, because cold oil is viscous and takes longer to drain back into the sump.
Page 31 Engine oil • Check the oil level at the sight glass: Attention: Top edge The red warning light of marking ring for engine oil pressure indicates Bottom edge no (or very little) oil pressure in the of marking ring lube-oil system; this light must not –...
Page 32: Fuel
Fuel Refuelling Attention: Note that fuel containing lead Warning: will destroy the catalytic con- Fuel is flammable and explo- verter. Do not run the fuel tank sive. Do not smoke. Never dry or you may damage the en- bring a naked flame near the gine or catalytic converter.
Page 33 Fuel Capacity Note: The fuel gauge and warning light function only when the ig- • Refuel nition is on. – Refuel only with super (pre- mium) grade unleaded fuel to – Usable tank capacity 21 litres DIN 51607 standard or equiv- ( 4.62 gal) alent, minimum octane –...
Page 34: Handlebar Levers
Handlebar levers Adjusting clutch lever Warning: Attention: To prevent air from entering Sudden changes in play or the hydraulic circuit of the spongy action indicate a fault in clutch: do not turn the fitting the hydraulic system. on the handlebar. If you are doubtful about the re- liability of the hydraulic clutch •...
Page 35 Handlebar levers Adjusting handbrake lever Warning: To prevent air from entering the hydraulic circuit of the • Turn knob A to set the most brake system: comfortable span: • do not turn the fitting on the – Setting 1: minimum span handlebar.
Page 36: Brake System - General
Brake system - general Brake system, checking Warning: Sudden changes in play or spongy action of the brake le- ver indicate a fault in the brake system. Before riding off, therefore, al- ways check the resistance of Work on the brake system the front and rear brake levers and test operation of the brakes.
Page 37 Brake system - general Checking brake pads Warning: Have the brake pads replaced Brake pad wear depends on before they wear to the mini- your personal style of riding. mum permissible thickness: To ensure reliable operation of have the work performed the brakes: do not allow the by a specialist workshop, pads to wear past the minimum...
Page 38: 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 ( 38) does NOT drop as the brake pads wear. Warning: Brake fluid is exposed to severe thermal loads, and...
Page 39 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION Warning: When the ignition is switched off, before and during self-diag- Warning: nosis ( 76), or if the BMW Inte- When the RESIDUAL BRAK- gral ABS fails, only a RESIDUAL ING FUNCTION is active, BRAKING FUNCTION ( maintain a defensive riding...
Page 40 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS Checking front brake fluid • Turn the handlebars fully to level the left • Check brake fluid level in sight glass Warning: MIN Minimum level Never permit the brake fluid (top of marking ring) level to drop below the mini- mum level (MIN mark).
Page 41 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS Brake fluid level, rear brake • Warning lights 1 and 2 79) in the array of telltale and warning lights flash alter- nately if the fluid in the reser- voir drops below the minimum Note: permissible level The brake fluid level in the...
Page 42: Coolant Level
Coolant level • Place motorcycle on main (centre) stand Checking coolant level – Make sure the ground is level and firm. • Remove the seat if necessary Attention: Always keep the level above the • Check coolant in expansion minimum mark. Check coolant tank: level only when the engine is Maximum level...
Page 43 Coolant level Attention: The coolant level must be be- Note: tween the MIN and MAX If the expansion tank is full and marks. coolant temperature is high (as Never overfill the expansion indicated by red warning light tank. 8) or coolant consumption is excessive, consult a special- •...
Page 44: Clutch
Clutch Checking fluid level in the clutch fitting Attention: If the fluid level drops, assume Note: there is a defect in the clutch sys- The fluid level in the reservoir tem. Have the clutch system rises as the clutch wears. checked immediately by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an •...
Page 45: Spring Preload
Spring preload Warning: Before the journey starts, ad- just spring preload to suit the Basic setting, one-up: gross weight. • Turn knob 1 as far as it will go For safety reasons, never at- counter-clockwise in the tempt to alter spring preload direction indicated by the while the motorcycle is being “LOW”...
Page 46: Shock-Absorber Adjustment
Shock-absorber adjustment Basic setting (one-up): Warning: • Turn the adjuster all the way Before the journey starts, ad- clockwise as indicated by the just the rear shock absorber to H arrow suit the gross weight and load • Then turn the adjuster one full on the motorcycle.
Page 47: Wheels
Warning: as roadworthy. Comply with local legal re- If BMW Motorrad has not ap- quirements concerning mini- proved the wheels and tyres it mum tread depth. Worn tyres cannot assess their suitability can impair handling.
Page 48 Wheels Tyre pressures: Front Rear One-up 2.5 bar 2.9 bar (36.3 psi) (42 psi) Two-up 2.5 bar 2.9 bar (36.3 psi) (42 psi) Two-up with luggage 2.5 bar 2.9 bar Checking tyre pressures (36.3 psi) (42 psi) • Fully tighten valve caps Fully tighten valve caps Warning: Incorrect tyre pressures have...
Page 49: Accessories And Tyres
$FFHVVRULHV DQG W\UHV 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 without con- stituting a safety hazard. Even approval by an official inspec- tion authority or an official per- mit (General Operating Permit)
Page 50 Loading Correct loading • Max. load in each case (left and right): 10 kg Warning: (approx. 22 lbs) Overloading can impair the • Max. load on luggage rack handling of your motorcycle. and in tank-top rucksack 5 kg (11 lbs) each •...
Page 51: Loads
Accessories and loads Attention: Never exceed the motorcycle’s permissible gross weight limit of 500 kg (1,102 lbs). Do not exceed the wheel load limits of 200 kg (441 lbs) at the front and 330 kg (728 lbs) at the rear. Adjust the shock absorber and rear spring settings to suit gross weight (...
Page 52: Lights
Lights Rear light General warning light ( Brake light or tail light defective. If the rear light is defective the brake light is dimmed and acts as a rear light. When you apply Checking lights the brakes the brake light shines at full brightness.
Page 53 Lights Adjusting headlight for RHD/LHD traffic If the motorcycle is ridden in a country where the opposite rule of the road applies, its asym- metric low headlight beam will tend to dazzle oncoming traffic. To prevent this, mask over part of the headlight glass (apply a piece of adhesive tape cut to the correct size and shape).
Page 54 Lights Only if the load carried on the motorcycle is very high, the headlight beam can also be lowered by moving lever 2. This shortens the beam throw. Pivot lever 2: Adjusting beam throw to A = neutral position suit load by adjusting the B = high load suspension strut •...
Page 55 Lights • Draw a second cross Headlight basic setting (x = 10 cm/3.94 in) lower • Switch on the low-beam headlight Note: • Turn adjusting screw 1 to Do not prop the motorcycle on align the headlight in such a the centre or side stand.
Page 56: Starting - Riding - Parking First Time Out
Your first journey Attention: BMW Integral ABS incorporates a brake booster, so braking ef- ficiency is significantly higher than with conventional brake Handling your motorcycle systems. safely Each motorcycle has a charac- ter all its own. It is time now for Warning: you to familiarise yourself with The tyres need to cover a cer-...
Page 57 Your first journey Warning: Safe motorcycling does not Do not ride the motorcycle af- depend on the motorcycle ter drinking alcoholic bever- 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 58: 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 75). Under these circumstances you must apply CONSIDERA- BLY higher pressure to the brake levers in order to apply the brakes, and lever travel is...
Page 59 Important notes Catalytic converter Attention: To avoid damage to the cata- lytic converter: • Do not run the fuel tank dry • Push-start only when the Risk of fire engine is cold High temperatures occur at the • Do not run the engine with a exhaust system, particularly if a spark-plug cap detached catalytic converter is installed.
Page 60: 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 61 Side stand Removing motorcycle from side stand • Turn the ignition key to the “R” or “ON” position ( – handlebars unlocked Warning: • Both feet on the ground, no If the motorcycle is fitted with weight on the motorcycle BMW Integral ABS, only the •...
Page 62: Main (Centre) Stand
Main (centre) stand Placing motorcycle on main (centre) stand • Hold the lifting handle with Warning: your right hand For safety reasons, never sit • Place your right foot on the on the motorcycle with the extension pin of the main main stand extended.
Page 63 Main (centre) stand Removing motorcycle from main stand Warning: For safety reasons, never sit on the motorcycle with the main stand extended. • Turn the ignition key to the “R” If the motorcycle is fitted with or “ON” position( BMW Integral ABS, only the –...
Page 64: Running In
Running in Running-in speeds From 0 to 1,000 km (600 miles) • Engine speed max. 4,000 rpm and no full-load acceleration • The first inspection should always be performed after Attention: 1,000 km (600 miles). Make an Exceeding the specified engine appointment with your author- speeds while running in will lead ised BMW motorcycle dealer in...
Page 65 Running in Running in new brake pads Warning: New brake pads must “bed down” and therefore do not achieve their optimum friction levels during the first 500 km (300 miles). Running in new tyres This slight initial reduction in braking efficiency can be compensated for by exerting Warning: greater pressure on the lever.
Page 66: Before You Start
Before you start Fully retract the side stand Note: If the side stand is extended and a gear engaged, you can- Switch on the ignition not start the motorcycle. – Move the kill switch to the run Select neutral position A •...
Page 67: Starting
Starting Starting Warning: Do not allow the engine to idle unnecessarily or for a lengthy period when the motorcycle is at a standstill — risk of overheat- Note: ing or fire. Ride away immedi- Do not turn the throttle twistgrip ately after starting the engine.
Page 68: Lights
Warning lights 1* 2 ABS warning light The ABS warning light 1 lights up if the BMW Integral ABS develops Attention: a fault ( 79). If warning light 4 comes on dur- ing the journey, take the follow- Warning light, general ing action as soon as traffic General warning light 2 lights up if conditions permit:...
Page 69 Warning lights Coolant temperature Warning light 5 (red) goes out when the engine is started, above idle speed. Attention: Battery charge current If the coolant temperature warn- ing light 5 comes on, stop the Warning light 6 goes out above engine and allow it to cool down.
Page 70: Riding, Gear Shifts
Riding, gear shifts Load changes Warning: Engine speed Try not to open or close the Choose engine speeds in throttle abruptly, particularly accordance with the coolant on wet or slippery roads. temperature reading ( 6), and do not use maximum engine Gearshifts speeds unless the engine has reached its regular operating...
Page 71 Riding, gear shifts Moving away/shifting up: • Pull the clutch lever in • Press down on the gearshift lever (to select first gear) and take your foot off the lever • Smoothly re-engage the clutch • Increase engine speed Shifting down: slightly as necessary •...
Page 72: Brake System - General
Brake system - general Wet brakes Salt on brakes After the motorcycle has been The full braking effect can be washed, ridden through water delayed if the motorcycle is rid- or ridden in the rain, the brake den on salt-covered roads and discs and pads may be wet (or the brakes are not applied for iced-over in winter), and may...
Page 73 Brake system - general Oil and grease on brakes Warning: Brake discs and pads must be free from oil or grease. Dirt or mud on brakes When riding on loose surfaces or muddy roads, the brakes may fail to take effect immedi- ately because of dirt or mois- Warning: ture on the discs or brake pads.
Page 74: 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 75 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 76 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS Partially integral brakes The integral brake function interlinks the front and rear brakes, so both wheels are Brake booster braked when you operate the The hydraulic pump in the BMW brake lever. Integral ABS actively boosts the The electronic controller in the braking force acting on the BMW Integral ABS computes...
Page 77 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION If the BMW Integral ABS develops a fault, a RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION only is available in the brake circuits in question. The RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC- TION is the braking efficiency without the hydraulic servo assist- ance of the BMW Integral ABS.
Page 78 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS Self-diagnosis with pull- away test The BMW Integral ABS performs self-diagnosis and a pull-away test to ensure its operability. • Release the brake levers, if Self-diagnosis is performed auto- necessary matically when you switch on the •...
Page 79 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) released and both brake levers Pull-away test successfully released.
Page 80 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS Warning: If the BMW Integral ABS fails Warning: in both brake circuits, a RE- If there is a fault in the ABS SIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION system, the reserves of safety only is available ( 75).
Page 81: Bmw Integral Abs
BMW Integral ABS - Troubleshooting Warning light, ABS warning Malfunctions general e light l Only RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION available in both circuits ( Flashes at ABS not available 1 Hz Pull-away test not completed ( Flashes at Only RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION 4 Hz available in both circuits ( Self-diagnosis not completed (...
Page 82: Arrive Safely Arrive Safely
Reliability Know-how… In recent years, motorcycles’ The authorised BMW motorcy- technical design features have cle dealer employs staff who become more and more attend regular and comprehen- sophisticated. sive training courses. Motronic, electronic ignition, Authorised BMW motorcycle integral brakes, the catalytic dealers also receive all the cur- converter or the use of four rent technical information and...
Page 83 Reliability The staff in the authorised BMW motorcycle dealer’s workshop know every detail of your motorcycle and can take reme- dial action if necessary before minor faults develop into seri- ous problems. By having the Regular visits to the workshop necessary repairs done prop- for routine servicing are erly and in good time, you save...
Page 84: Service Worldwide
Service worldwide BMW Service Card A Service Card is available for all new BMW motorcycles. A wide range of emergency- assistance services are in place to help you in the unlikely event BMW Service worldwide of a problem occurring some- where far from home.
Page 85: Environmental Protection
Environmental protection Development… Motorcyclists have an intensive relationship with nature. BMW has made sure that they con- tinue to enjoy the best possible prospects for successful riding in the future. This not only because your new BMW is available with exhaust emission control by closed- loop, three-way catalytic converter.
Page 86: Bmw Rider's Equipment
BMW Rider’s equipment Well-planned riding pleasure Many motorcyclists have learned the hard way that the proper clothing contributes so much to riding pleasure. You The essentials must feel comfortable and To reach your destination safely relaxed – and your own safety every time, there is only one must never be endangered.
Page 87: Bmw Motorcycle Accessories
BMW Motorcycle accessories Always an idea ahead Every accessory product is This is our motto – and it is one made to the same exemplary we live up to. For many years standards of design, function now, BMW has offered the and quality as the motorcycle enthusiast everything capable itself.
Page 88: Training Means Extra Safety
Training means extra safety Allow for reaction time when judging braking distances. – At 50 km/h (approx. 30 mph), for instance, every second lost represents a further dis- tance of about 14 metres (46 feet) before the brakes are Cornering and braking applied need to be practised –...
Page 89: Concluding Thoughts
Concluding thoughts Now it’s your turn • Regular care is important, with all functions checked before the journey starts. • We recommend that you use only genuine BMW accesso- ries. These satisfy all safety Note: requirements and are pre- Your authorised BMW motorcycle cisely matched to your BMW dealer can supply you with useful motorcycle.
Page 90 A - D Brake fluid level Check Fault, 78 Front brake, 38 ABS - anti-lock brake system, 74 Rear brake, 39 Adjusting footrest plate, 19 Brake system Adjusting headlight beam throw, with BMW Integral ABS, 36, 50, 51, 52 37, 38 Adjusting headlight for opposite Brake system, rule of the road, 51...
Page 91 E - M Hazard warning flashers, 9 Emergency off (kill) switch for Headlight basic setting, 53 ignition, 13 Headlight switch, 12 Engine oil, 29 Heated handlebar grips, 13 Oil filler neck, 29 High-beam/low-beam headlight Engine oil pressure switch, 12 telltale light, 66 Horn, 12 Engine speed, 68 Horn push, 12...
Page 92 N - S Rims, 45 Neutral (gearbox), 64 Running-in speeds, 62 Notes on safety General, 56 Safety check, 26, 27 Safety instructions Octane number, fuel, 31 Catalytic converter, 57 Odometer, 6 Safety margin, 73 Oil filler neck, 5, 29 Seat Oil level Adjusting, 20 Check, 29...
Page 93 T - Z Warning light Tank cap, 4 Low fuel level, 66 Telltale and warning lights Warning lights ABS, 7, 66 ABS, 66 Battery charge current, 8 Battery charge light, 67 Battery charge light, 67 Coolant temperature, 67 Coolant temperature, 8, 67 Engine oil pressure, 66 Cruise control, 7 General, 66...
Page 95 Not to be reproduced either a result of such discrepancies. wholly or in part without written Dimensions, weights, fuel con- permission from sumption and performance BMW Motorrad, data are quoted to the custom- After Sales. ary tolerances. Printed in Germany...
Page 96 BMW recommends Castrol BMW Motorrad Printed information Order No.: 01 41 7 681 791 07.2003 The Ultimate 2nd edition GB / RF Driving Machine...

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