BMW K 1200 GT 3rd Edition 2007 Owner's manual

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Rider's Manual

K 1200 GT

BMW Motorrad

The Ultimate Riding

Machine

Motorcycle data/dealership details

Motorcycle data

Model

Vehicle identification number

Colour code

Date of first registration

Registration number

Dealership details

Person to contact in Service department

Ms/Mr

Phone number

Dealership 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. Familiarise 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 questions concerning your motorcycle, your authorised

BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly provide advice and assistance.

We hope that you will enjoy riding your BMW and that all your journeys will be pleasant and safe.

BMW Motorrad.

You can also consult the index at the end of this Rider's Manual if you want to find a particular topic or item of information.

1 General instructions ..... 5

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

2 General views ............. 9

General view, left side . . . . . . . . 11 General view, right side . . . . . . 13 Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . 15 Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . 16 Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . 17 Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3 Status indicators ....... 21

Standard status

indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Status indicators with on-

board computerOE . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Status indicators with tyre-pressure monitoring

(RDC)OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Status indicators with seat heatingOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Telltale light with cruise con-

trol OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Warnings issued by the onboard computerOE . . . . . . . . . . . 30 ABS warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 ASC warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 RDC warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Anti-theft alarm

warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

4 Operation................ 45

Ignition switch and steering

lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . 48 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Odometer and tripmeters . . . . 49 Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . 51 On-board computerOE . . . . . . . 51 Tyre pressure monitoring

RDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . 57 Emergency off switch (kill

switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Grip heatingOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Seat heatingOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Automatic Stability Control

ASCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Seat height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Cruise-control systemOE . . . . . 63 Stowage compartment . . . . . . . 66 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	67	6 Engineering details.....	89	Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . .	121
Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	67	Brake system with BMW Mo-		Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	123
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	68	torrad Integral ABS . . . . . . . . . .	. 90	Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	131
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	68	Electronic engine manage-		Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	132
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	69	ment with BMW Motorrad		9 Care	137
Electronic Suspension Ad-		ASCOE	92	9 Care	137
Electronic Suspension Ad-	69	ASCOE	92	Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	138
justment ESAOE . . . . . . . . . . . . .	69	Tyre pressure monitoring		Washing motorcycle	138
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	72	RDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	94	Washing motorcycle	138
Headlight	72	7 Accessories	97	Cleaning easily damaged
Headlight	72	7 Accessories	97	components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	138
Front and rear seats. . . . . . . . . .	73	General instructions . . . . . . . . . .	98	Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	139
Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	76	Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	98	Protective wax coating . . . . .	140
5 Riding ....................	77	Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	99	Laying up the motor-
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . .	78	Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	100	cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	140
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	80	TopcaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	102	Restoring motorcycle to
Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	80	8 Maintenance ...........	105	use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	140
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	83	General instructions . . . . . . . .	106	10 Technical data .......	141
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	84	Toolkit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	106	Troubleshooting chart . . . . . .	142
Parking your motorcycle . . . . .	85	Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	107	Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . .	143
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	87	Brake system, general. . . . . .	109	Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	145
		Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	109	Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	146
		Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	111	Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	146
		Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	113	Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	147
		Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	113	Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	147
		Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	114	Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . .	148
		Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	114	Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	148

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Wheels and tyres. . . . . . . . . . . 149 Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Riding specifications . . . . . . . 153

11 Service ................ 155

BMW Motorrad service. . . . . 156 BMW Motorrad service

quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 BMW Motorrad Service

Card: on-the-spot break-

down assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 156 BMW Motorrad service network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . 157 Confirmation of mainten-

ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Confirmation of service . . . . . 163

General instructions

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

instructionsGeneral

		Overview
		Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manu-
	6	al will provide you with an initial
		overview of your motorcycle. All
		maintenance and repair work on
		the motorcycle is documented in
	instructions	Chapter 11. This record of the
	instructions	maintenance work you have had
		maintenance work you have had
		performed on your motorcycle is
		a precondition for generous treat-
		ment of goodwill claims.
		When the time comes to sell
		your BMW, please remember
	General	to hand over this Rider's Manu-
	General	al; it is an important part of the
		al; it is an important part of the
		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.

Specific instructions on how to operate, control, ad-

just or look after items of equipment on the motorcycle.

Indicates the end of an item of information.

Instruction.

Result of an activity.

Reference to a page with more detailed information.

Indicates the end of a passage relating to specific accessories or items of equipment.

Tightening torque.

Item of technical data.

OE	Optional extra
	The motorcycles are as-
	sembled complete with
	all the BMW optional ex-
	tras originally ordered.
OA	Optional accessory
	You can obtain option-
	al accessories through
	your authorised BMW
	Motorrad dealer; optional
	accessories have to be
	retrofitted to the motor-
	cycle.

EWS Electronic immobiliser (Elektronische Wegfahrsicherung).

DWA Anti-theft alarm (Diebstahlwarnanlage)

ABS Anti-lock brake system

ASC Automatic Stability Con-

trol.

ESA Electronic Suspension

Adjustment

Electronic Suspension

Adjustment.

RDC Tyre pressure control (ReifenDruck-Control)

Equipment

When you ordered your BMW motorcycle, you chose various items of custom equipment. This Rider's Manual describes optional extras (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 was supplied with equipment not described in this Rider's Manual, you will

find these features described in separate manuals.

Technical data

All dimensions, weights and power ratings stated in the Rider's Manual are quoted to the standards and comply with the tolerance requirements of the Deutsche Institut für Normung e.V. 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 BMW Motorrad entirely rule out errors and omissions. We hope you will appreciate that no claims can be entertained on

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

instructionsGeneral

General views

General view, left side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

viewsGeneral

General views

General view, left side

1Windscreen ( 63)

2Battery compartment ( 134)

3Seat lock (underneath the rear light) ( 74)

4Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( 68)

5Adjuster for damping characteristic, rear suspension ( 69)

6Power socket ( 98)

General views

General view, right side

1Fuel filler neck ( 87)

2Adjustable handlebars ( 67)

3Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( 111)

4Adjuster for headlight beam throw (underneath the instrument cluster) ( 73)

5Stowage compartment ( 66)

6Vehicle identification number

General views

BMW K 1200 GT 3rd Edition 2007 Owner's manual

General views

Underneath the seat

1Front-seat height adjustment ( 62)

2Oil dipstick ( 107), Engine-oil filler neck ( 109)

3Brake-fluid reservoir, rear ( 112)

4Helmet holder ( 76)

5Rider's Manual

6Toolkit ( 106)

General views

Handlebar fitting, left

General views

1Cruise-control systemOE ( 63)

2Operating ESA OE ( 69)

3Operating ASCOE ( 61)

4Windscreen adjustment ( 63)

5Horn

6Flashing turn indicators, left ( 56), Hazard warning flashers ( 57)

7High-beam headlight and

headlight flasher ( 56)

Handlebar fitting, right

1Operating the on-board computerOE ( 51)

2Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( 58)

3Starter button ( 80)

4Grip heatingOE ( 59)

5Flashing turn indicators, right ( 57), Hazard warning flashers ( 57)

6Cancel button, flashing turn indicators ( 57), Pushbutton, cancel hazard warning flashers ( 58)

7Front-seat heatingOE ( 60)

General views

Instrument cluster

General views

1Speedometer

2Telltale lights ( 22)

3Multifunction display ( 22)

4Rev. counter

5Telltale light, anti-theft alarm (OE)

6Set the clock ( 49) Adjust the dimmer ( 51)

7Select the odometer ( 49)

Reset the tripmeter ( 50)

8Sensor for instrument lighting

The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day

and night switchover.

Headlight

1Side lights

2Low-beam headlight

3High-beam headlight

General views

Status indicators

Standard status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Status indicators with on-board computerOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Status indicators with tyre-pressure monitoring (RDC)OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Status indicators with seat heat-

ingOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Telltale light with cruise con-

trolOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Warnings issued by the on-board computerOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

ABS warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 ASC warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 RDC warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Anti-theft alarm warningsOE . . . . . . . . . 41

Status indicators

Standard status indicators

Multifunction display

1Fuel capacity ( 22)

2Gear indicator ( 22)

3Coolant temperature ( 22)

4Clock ( 49)

5Odometer

6Trip meter ( 49)

Telltale lights

1Flashing turn indicators, left

2High-beam headlight

3Idle

4Flashing turn indicators, right

Fuel capacity

The column below the fuelpump symbol indicates the

remaining quantity of fuel. When the fuel in the tank is topped up the gauge briefly shows the original level, before the reading is updated.

Gear indicator

The gear engaged or N for neutral appears on the

display.

If no gear is engaged, the 'neutral' telltale light also

lights up.

Coolant temperature

The column below the temperature symbol indicates

the coolant temperature.

Service-due indicator

If the next service is due in less than one month, the date for

the next service is shown briefly after the Pre-Ride Check completes. The month and year show, accompanied by the wording SERVICE; in this example the next service is due in March 2007.

If the motorcycle covers long distances in the course of the year, under certain circumstances it might be necessary to have it serviced at a date in advance

of the forecast due date. If the countdown distance to the odometer reading at which a service will be due is less than 1000 km,

the distance is counted down in steps of 100 km and is shown briefly after the Pre-Ride Check completes.

If service is overdue, the due date or the odometer reading at which service was due is accompanied by the 'General' warning light showing yellow. The word "Service" remains permanently visible.

If the service-due indicator appears more than a

month in advance of the actual due date or if the word "Service" does not show permanently even though a service is overdue, the date stored in memory in the instrument cluster is incorrect and must be set. This situation can occur if the battery was disconnected for a prolonged period of time.

If you want to have the date set consult a specialist workshop,

preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Status indicators with on-board computerOE

1Status-indicator panel of the on-board computerOE ( 51)

Status indicators

Status indicators with tyre-pressure monitoring (RDC)OE

Motorcycles without onboard computer

1Tyre pressures as additional readings of the tripmeterOE ( 54)

Motorcycles with onboard computer

1Tyre pressures as an additional set of readings of the on-board computerOE ( 54)

Status indicators with seat heatingOE

1Indicator for active heating stagesOE ( 60)

Telltale light with cruise	Standard warnings
controlOE	Mode of presentation

'General' warning light matches the most urgent warning.

The possible warnings are listed

	25
on the next page.

1Telltale light of cruise control

Warnings are indicated by warning light 1 or by 'General' warning light 2 showing in combination with one of the warning symbols 3. The 'General' warning light shows red or yellow, depending on the urgency of the warning.

If two or more warnings occur at the same time, all the appropriate warning lights and warning symbols appear. The status of the

Status indicators

Warnings, overview

		Meaning

Lights up yellow	EWS ! appears on	Electronic immobiliser active		( 27)
	the display.

Lights up yellow	Flashes	Fuel down to reserve ( 27)

Lights up red	Temperature read-	Coolant temperature too high		( 27)
	ing flashes

Lights up yellow	Appears on the dis-	Engine in emergency-operation mode
	play	( 27)

Flashes red	Appears on the dis-	Insufficient engine oil pressure ( 28)
	play

Lights up red	Appears on the dis-	Insufficient battery charge current
	play	( 28)

Lights up		Brake pads worn down to the wear limit
		( 29)

Lights up yellow	Appears on the dis-	Rear light bulb defective	( 29)
	play

	Appears on the dis-	Front light bulb defective	( 29)
	play

Lights up yellow	Appears on the dis-	Bulbs defective ( 30)
	play

Electronic immobiliser active

General warning light shows yellow.

EWS ! appears on the display. The key being used is not authorised for starting, or communication between key and engine electronics is disrupted.

Remove all other vehicle keys from the same ring as the ignition key.

Use the reserve key. Have the defective key re-

placed, preferably by an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Fuel down to reserve

General warning light shows yellow.

Reserve fuel level symbol flashes

Lack of fuel can result in

the engine misfiring and

cutting out unexpectedly. Mis-

firing can damage the catalytic

converter; a hazardous situation can result if the engine cuts out unexpectedly.

Do not run the fuel tank dry.

The fuel tank contains no more than the reserve quantity of fuel.

Reserve fuel

4 l

Refuelling ( 87)

Coolant temperature too high

General warning light shows red.

Temperature reading flashes.

Continuing to ride when the engine is overheated could

result in engine damage. You must comply with the instructions below.

The coolant temperature is too high.

If possible, ride in the part-load range to cool down the engine.

In traffic jams, switch off the engine, but leave the ignition switched on so that the radiator fan continues to operate.

If the coolant temperature is frequently too high, have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Engine in emergencyoperation mode

General warning light shows yellow.

Engine symbol appears on the display.

The engine is running in emergency operating mode.

Engine power might be reduced and this can cause hazardous

Status indicators

situations, particularly if you attempt to overtake other road users.

Engine power level might be lower than normal: adapt your style of riding accordingly.

The engine control unit has diagnosed a fault. In exceptional cases, the engine stops and refuses to start. Otherwise, the engine runs in emergency operating mode.

You can continue to ride, but bear in mind that the usual engine power might not be available.