BMW K 1200 S 1st Edition (US) 2005 Owner's manual

Rider's Manual (US Model)

K 1200 S

BMW Motorrad

Motorcycle/Retailer Data

Motorcycle data

Model

Vehicle identification number

Color number

First registration

Registration number

Retailer Data

Contact in Service

Ms./Mr.

Phone number

Retailer's address/phone number (company stamp)

Welcome to BMW

We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from BMW and welcome you to the community of BMW riders. Familiarize yourself with your new motorcycle so that you can ride it safely and confidently in all traffic situations. Please read this Rider's Manual carefully before starting

to use your new BMW motorcycle. It contains important information on how to operate the controls and how to make the best possible use of all your BMW's technical features.

In addition, it contains information on maintenance and care to help you maintain your motorcycle's reliability and safety, as well as its value.

If you have any questions concerning your motorcycle,

your authorized BMW motorcycle retailer will gladly provide advice and assistance.

We wish you many miles of safe and enjoyable riding

BMW Motorrad.

	Table of Contents		3 Status indicators . . . . .
	You can also use the index at		Multifunction display . . . . .
			Warning and indicator
	the end of this Rider's Manual
			lights
	to find a specific topic.
			ABS warning light
	1 General instructions	5
			Function indicators . . . . . .
	Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6	General warning
	Abbreviations and		indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6	ABS warning
	Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7	indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . .	7	4 Operation
	Currency	7
			Ignition switch and
	2 Overviews	9
			steering lock . . . . . . . . . . . .
	General view, left side . . .	11	Electronic immobilizer . . . .
	General view, right		Hazard warning
	side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13	flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	Underneath seat . . . . . . . . .	14	Tripmaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	Left handlebar fitting . . . . .	15	Onboard computerOE . . . .
	Handlebar fitting, right . . .	16	Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	Instrument cluster . . . . . . .	17	Emergency ON/OFF
	Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18	switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Heated hand gripsOE . . . . .

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

19	Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	48
20	Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . .	49
20	Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	50
	Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . .	52
20	Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . .	53
20	Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	53
21	Spring preload . . . . . . . . . .	53
	Shock absorbers . . . . . . . .	54
	Electronic suspension
28	adjustment ESAOE . . . . . . .	55
35	Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	57
36	5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	59
	Safety instructions . . . . . . .	60
37	Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	62
38	Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	62
	Starting off . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	65
39	Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	65
41	Parking your
44	motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	69
45	Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	76
	General brake system . . . .	77
45	Brake system with BMW
46	Integral ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . .	77
46
47

	6 Accessories . . . . . . . . . .	81	Jump starting . . . . . . . . . .	117	Wheels and tires . . . . . . . .	136
	General instructions . . . . .	82	Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	119	Electrical system . . . . . . .	137
	Onboard socket . . . . . . . . .	82	8 Care	123	Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	139
	Luggage	85			Dimensions	139
			Care products	124
	CaseOA	86			Weights	140
			Washing your
	. . . . . . . . . . . .Flat tire kitOA	89	motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . .	124	10 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . .	141
	7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . .	91	Cleaning sensitive		BMW Motorrad
	Maintenance - General		motorcycle parts . . . . . . .	125	service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	142
	Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	92	Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	126	BMW Motorrad service
	Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	92	Protective wax		quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	142
	Contents of supplemental		coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	126	BMW Motorcycle Service
	setOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	92	Storing motorcycle . . . . .	126	Card - breakdown
	Overview of supplemental		Returning motorcycle to		service on the road . . . . .	143
	set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	92	use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	126	BMW Motorrad service
	Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	92	9 Technical data . . . . . . .	129	network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	143
	General brake system . . . .	94	Troubleshooting		Maintenance work . . . . . .	143
	Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	95	chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	130	Maintenance
	Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	97	Threaded fasteners . . . . .	131	schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	144
	Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	100	Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	132	Confirmation of
	Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	100	Riding specifications . . . .	134	maintenance work . . . . . .	145
	Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	101	Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	134	Confirmation of
	Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	101	Transmission . . . . . . . . . . .	134	service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	150
	Front wheel stand . . . . . .	108	Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . .	135
	Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . .	110	Running gear . . . . . . . . . . .	135
	Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	111	Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	136

General instructions

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . 6 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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zinstructionsGeneral

Overview

Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manual will provide you with an initial overview of your motorcycle. All maintenance and repair work carried out on your motorcycle will be documented in Chapter 10. For generous treatment of claims submitted after the warranty period has expired, proof of the maintenance performed is essential.

Should you want to sell your BMW one day, please also remember to turn over the Rider's Manual to the new owner; it is an important part of your motorcycle.

Abbreviations and symbols

Indicates warnings that you must comply with for

reasons of your safety and the safety of others, and to protect your motorcycle against damage.

Special information on operating and inspecting

your motorcycle as well as maintenance and adjustment procedures.

Indicates the end of an item of information.

Instruction.

Result of an activity.

Reference to a page with more detailed information.

OE	Optional equipment
	BMW equipment avail-
	able only as a factory
	installed option.
OA	Optional accessories
	BMW optional acces-
	sories can be pur-
	chased and retrofitted
	at your authorized
	BMW motorcycle re-
	tailer.

EWS Electronic immobilizer.

ESA Electronic Suspension Adjustment

Electronic suspension adjustment.

DWA Anti-theft alarm.

ABS Anti-Lock Brake Sys-

tem.

Equipment

When you ordered your BMW motorcycle, you chose various items of custom equipment. This Rider's Manual describes optional equipment (OE) offered by BMW and selected optional accessories (OA). This explains why the manual may also contain descriptions of equipment which you have not ordered. Please note, too, that your motorcycle might not be exactly as illustrated in this manual on account of country-specific differences.

If your BMW is equipped with options or accessories not described in this Rider's Manual, then this equipment is described in a separate operating manual.

Technical data

All dimensions, weights and performance specifications in the Rider's Manual refer to the standards of the

Deutsche Institut für Normung e.V. (DIN) and comply with

its tolerance specifications. Versions for individual countries may differ.

Currency

The high safety and quality standards of BMW motorcycles are maintained by constant development work on designs, equipment and accessories. Because of this, your motorcycle may differ from the information supplied in the Rider's Manual. Nor can errors and omissions be entirely ruled out. We hope you will appreciate that no claims can be entertained on

the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this manual.

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Overviews

General view, left side . . . . . . . . . 11 General view, right side . . . . . . . . 13 Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Left handlebar fitting . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . 16 Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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zOverviews

General view, left side

1Adjusting headlight range ( 49)

2Clutch fluid reservoir ( 100)

3Adjuster, spring preload, rear ( 54)

4Seat lock beneath rear light ( 50)

5Rear shock absorber damping adjustment ( 54)

6 Onboard socket ( 82)

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zOverviews

General view, right side

1Display for engine oil level ( 92)

2Fill location on fuel tank ( 76)

3Battery compartment ( 120)

4Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( 97)

5Type plate on rear cross tube

6Vehicle identification number (VIN), on front right side panel

7Brake-fluid reservoir, rear ( 98)

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Underneath seat

21 Helmet holder under seat

		( 52)
14	2
		Toolkit ( 92)
	3	Filler neck, engine oil
		( 94)

zOverviews

Left handlebar fitting

1Tripmaster/Onboard computer button (OE) ( 39) ( 41)

2	ESA button ( 55)
3	Pushbutton, horn
4	Button for left turn indi-
	cator and hazard warning
	flashers ( 49) ( 38)
5	Switch, high-beam head-
	light and headlight flash-
	er ( 47)

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Handlebar fitting, right

21 Emergency ON/OFF

			switch ( 45)
	16	2
			Pushbutton, starter
		3	( 62)
			Heated hand grips switch
	zOverviews		( 45)
		4	Button for right turn indi-
			cator and hazard warning
			flashers ( 49) ( 38)
		5	Off button for turn indica-
			tor and hazard warning
			flashers ( 50) ( 39)

Instrument cluster

1 Speedometer

2Tachometer

3Warning and indicator lights ( 20)

4Multifunction display ( 20)

5Anti-theft alarm indicator light (OE) and sensor for instrument lighting

6Adjustment of clock ( 44)

The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.

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2	Headlight
	1	High-beam headlights
18	2	Low-beam headlight
	3	Side light

zOverviews

Status indicators

Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Warning and indicator lights. . . . 20 ABS warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Function indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 General warning indicators . . . . . 21 ABS warning indicators . . . . . . . . 28

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Multifunction display

1Clock

2Area for warning symbols ( 21)

3Area for onboard computer displays

4Gear indicator ( 20)

5Engine temperature indicator ( 21)

6Area for ESA displays ( 56)

7Display, Tripmaster ( 39)

8Fuel gauge ( 20)

Warning and indicator lights

1Indicator light, left turn indicator

2Indicator light, high-beam headlight

3 Warning light, general

4 Indicator light, neutral

5ABS warning light

6Indicator light, right turn indicator

ABS warning light

In some countries a different display of the ABS warning light is possible.

Alternative display of

ABS warning light.

Function indicators

Fuel capacity

The horizontal bars under the gas pump sym-

bol indicated the remaining fuel quantity.

Gear

Engaged gear is indicated.

If no gear is engaged, the gear indicator displays 0; the 'neutral' indicator light also lights up.

Coolant temperature

The lateral bars under the temperature symbol

show the coolant temperature level.

General warning indicators

Display

General warnings are displayed by means of texts and symbols in the multifunction display. In some cases, an additional general warning light lights up red or yellow.

A number of warnings may be issued simultaneously.

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Overview of warning indicators
Display		Meaning
Lights up yellow	The warning	Electronic immobilizer is active
	EWS! is	( 24)
	indicated
Lights up yellow	The warning	Fuel down to reserve ( 24)
	FUEL! is
	indicated
Lights up red		Coolant temperature too high ( 24)
Lights up yellow	Is indicated	Engine electronics ( 25)
Lights up red	Is indicated	Engine oil pressure insufficient
		( 25)
Lights up red	Is indicated	Battery charge current insufficient
		( 26)
Lights up yellow	The warning	Rear bulb defective ( 26)
	LAMPR! is
	indicated
The warning		Front bulb defective ( 26)
LAMPF! is
indicated

Display		Meaning
Lights up yellow	The warning	Bulbs defective ( 27)
	LAMPS! is
	indicated
Is indicated		Ice warning ( 27)
Is displayed with		Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 27)
note DWA
Lights up yellow	Is displayed with	Anti-theft alarm battery drained
	note DWA	( 27)

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Electronic immobilizer is

3active

		General warning light
	24
		lights up yellow.
		The warning EWS! is indicat-
		ed.
	indicators	The key being used is not au-
		Remove other ignition keys
		thorized for starting, or com-
		munication between the key
		and engine electronics is dis-
		rupted.
	zStatus	located on the ignition key.
		placed, preferably by an au-
		Use the reserve key.
		Have the defective key re-
		thorized BMW motorcycle
		retailer.
		Fuel down to reserve
		General warning light
		lights up yellow.

The warning FUEL! is indicated.

A fuel shortage can lead to misfiring and to the

engine dying unexpectedly. Misfiring can damage the catalytic converter, and the engine dying unexpected can lead to accidents.

Do not drive until the fuel tank is completely empty.

The Tripmaster indicates the probable residual

operating range.

At the most, the fuel tank still contains the reserve fuel quantity.

Reserve fuel quantity 1.1 gal

Refueling ( 76)

Coolant temperature too high

General warning light lights up red.

The coolant temperature indicator flashes 10

times.

Continued driving with an overheated engine

can result in engine damage. Always observe the measures listed below.

The coolant temperature is too high.

Continued driving is possible; ride in the part-load range to cool down the engine.

In traffic jams, switch off the engine, but keep the ignition on so that the radiator fan continues to operate. Should the coolant temperature frequently be too high, have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer.

Engine electronics

General warning light lights up yellow.

Engine electronics symbol is displayed.

The engine is running

in emergency operating mode. Engine power may be reduced, and this can cause hazardous situations, particularly if you attempt to overtake other road users.

Adapt your style of riding to the reduced level of engine power.

The engine-electronics control unit has diagnosed a fault. In exceptional cases, the engine stops and can no longer be started. Otherwise, the engine runs in emergency operating mode.

Continued driving is possible, however the accus-

tomed engine performance may not be available. Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer.

Engine oil pressure insufficient

General warning light lights up red.

Engine oil pressure symbol is displayed.

The oil pressure in the lubricating oil circuit is too low.

The warning on insufficient engine oil pressure

is no substitute for the function of an oil-level indicator. The correct engine oil level can only be checked at the oil sight glass.

The cause of the warning on insufficient engine oil pressure can be an insufficient engine oil level.

Checking engine oil level ( 92)

Topping up engine oil ( 94)

If the warning on insufficient engine oil pressure appears despite a correct engine oil level:

In addition to an insufficient engine oil level,

other problems in the engine can lead to the warning on insufficient engine oil pressure. Continuing to ride in these cases can cause engine damage.

If this warning appears, do not continue to ride even though the engine oil level might be correct.

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			Do not continue driving.
	3
			Have the fault rectified as
			soon as possible by a spe-
	26		cialized workshop, prefer-
			ably an authorized BMW
			motorcycle retailer.
	indicators	Battery charge current in-
		sufficient
				General warning light
				lights up red.
				Battery charge current
	zStatus			symbol is displayed.
		ting out unexpectedly, caus-
				A discharged battery can
				result in the engine cut-
		ing a hazardous situation.
		Have faults eliminated as
		soon as possible.

If the battery is no longer charged, continued

driving can lead to deep discharging, and therefore to the destruction of the battery.

If possible, do not continue driving.

The battery is not being charged.

Continued driving is possible until the battery is discharged. However, the engine can die suddenly and the battery can be exhaustively discharged and therefore destroyed.

Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer.

Rear bulb defective

General warning light lights up yellow.

The warning LAMPR! is indicated.

A defective bulb places

your safety at risk be-

cause it is easier for other

users to oversee you and your motorcycle.

Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible; always carry a complete set of spare bulbs if possible.

Rear light or brake light bulb defective.

Replacing brake light and rear light bulbs ( 115)

Front bulb defective

The warning LAMPF! is indicated.

A defective bulb places your safety at risk be-

cause it is easier for other users to oversee you and your motorcycle.

Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible; always carry a complete set of spare bulbs if possible.

Low-beam headlight, highbeam headlight, side-light or turn indicator bulb defective. Replacing low-beam bulb

( 112)

Replacing high-beam bulb ( 113)

Replacing side-light bulb ( 114)

Replacing front turn indicator bulb ( 116)

Replacing rear turn indicator bulb ( 116)

Bulbs defective

General warning light lights up yellow.

The warning LAMPS! is indicated.

A defective bulb places your safety at risk be-

cause it is easier for other users to oversee you and your motorcycle.

Replace defective bulbs as

soon as possible; always carry a complete set of spare bulbs if possible.

A combination of several bulb defects is present.

See the fault descriptions above.

Ice warning

Ice warning symbol is displayed.

The air temperature measured at the motorcycle is lower than 37 °F (3 °C).

The ice warning does not mean that there is no risk of black ice forming at measured temperatures

above 37 °F (3 °C).

Always think well ahead when temperatures are low, especially on bridges and where the road is in the shade.

Think well ahead when driving.

Anti-theft alarm battery weak

Battery symbol with note DWA is displayed.

The anti-theft alarm battery no longer has its full capacity. The operation of the anti-theft alarm is only ensured for a limited time with the motorcycle battery disconnected.

Contact a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer.

Anti-theft alarm battery drained

General warning light lights up yellow.

Battery symbol with note DWA is displayed.

The anti-theft alarm battery has no capacity. The operation of the anti-theft alarm is no longer ensured with the

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		motorcycle battery discon-
	3
		nected.
		Contact a specialized work-
	28	shop, preferably an autho-
		rized BMW motorcycle re-
		tailer.
	indicators	ABS warning indica-
		by a combination of the
		tors
		Display
		ABS warnings are indicated
	zStatus	general warning light and
		continuously or flash at a rate
		the ABS warning light. Both
		warning lights can light up
		of one or four flashes per
		second.
		The ABS warning light
		is shown in two versions
		depending on country:
		Country version 1.

Country version 2.

The warning indicators in this chapter are described using country version 1.