BMW K 1200 R 2004 Owner's Manual

Rider’s Manual (US Model)

K 1200 R

BMW Motorrad

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 hope you enjoy reading this Rider’s Manual and wish you many a pleasant, safe journey on your BMW motorcycle.

Best wishes,

BMW Motorrad

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Table of contents

Use the index (b 155), to find a certain topic quickly.

Welcome to BMW ...........	1
General information .........	4
1 Overview .....................	7
General view, left side .....	9
General view, right
side ...............................	11
Underneath the seat ......	13
Handlebar fitting, left .....	14
Handlebar fitting, right ...	15
Instrument panel ...........	16
Headlight .......................	17
2 Status indicators ......	19
Multifunction display ......	20
Warning and indicator
lights .............................	20
Function indicators ........	20
Warning indicators ........	21
ABSOE warning
indicators ....................	27

3 Operation ..................	33
Ignition switch and
steering lock .................	34
Electronic immobilizer ...	35
Hazard warning flashers	36
Tripmaster ....................	37
Emergency ON/OFF
switch ...........................	38
Grip heatingOE ..............	39
Clock ............................	40
Handlebar levers ..........	40
Lights ...........................	41
Turn indicators .............	43
Seat ..............................	44
Helmet holder ...............	45
Luggage loops .............	46
Mirrors ..........................	46
Spring preload ..............	47
Shock absorbers ..........	48
ESAOE ..........................	49
Wheels .........................	51

4 Riding ........................	53
Safety instructions ........	54
Safety check .................	56
First time out .................	56
Before you start ............	57
Starting .........................	61
Riding ...........................	63
Running in ....................	63
Shifting gear .................	64
Placing on side stand ....	67
Removing from side
stand ............................	69
Placing on center
standOE .........................	71
Removing from center
standOE .........................	73
Fuel ...............................	73
Brake system ................	74
5 Accessories ..............	79
General instructions ......	80
Power socket ................	80
Luggage systemOA ........	83

6 Maintenance .............	87
Toolkit ..........................	89
Engine oil .....................	89
Coolant ........................	92
Brakes ..........................	93
Clutch ..........................	96
Wheels .........................	98
Front-wheel stand ......	107
Rear-wheel stand .......	108
Bulbs ..........................	109
Jump starting .............	115
Battery .......................	116
Splash guard ..............	120
7 Care .........................	121
Cleaning and care	.... 122
Storing .......................	125
Returning to use .........	125
8 Technical data ........	127
Threaded fasteners	.... 128
Tire pressures ............	130
Engine ........................	131
Power transmission	.... 132
Frame and
suspension .................	133

Wheels and tires .........	135
Fuel and lubricants .....	136
Electrical system .........	138
Dimensions and
weights .......................	140
Riding specifications	.. 141
9 Service .....................	143
BMW Motorrad
Service .......................	144
Confirmation of
maintenance work ......	148
Confirmations of
service ........................	152
i Index .........................	155

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General information

About this Rider’s Manual

Chapter 1 of this Rider’s Manual will provide you with an initial overview of your motorcycle. All maintenance and repair work performed will be documented in Chapter 9. Proof of the maintenance performed is required for the provision of services as a gesture of good will after the warranty expires.

When the time comes to sell your BMW, please remember to hand over this Rider’s Manual; it is an important part of your motorcycle.

Symbols and abbreviations

Indicates warnings that you must comply with for

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

Special information on operating and inspecting

your motorcycle as well as maintenance and adjustment procedures.c

cIndicates the end of an item of information.

•Instruction.

»Result of an activity.

(b 4) Reference to a page with more detailed information.

OE Optional equipment Your motorcycle was assembled complete with all the optional equipment you ordered.

OA Optional accessory You can obtain optional accessories through your authorized BMW motorcycle retailer; optional accessories have to be retrofitted to the motorcycle.

EWS Electronic immobilizer

ESA Electronic Suspension

Adjustment.

DWA Anti-theft alarm

ABS Antilock braking system

Custom 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 countryspecific 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. (DIN). 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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BMW Service

Advanced technology requires specially adapted methods of maintenance and repair.

If maintenance and repair work is performed inex-

pertly, it could result in consequential damage and thus constitute a safety risk. BMW recommends that you have the necessary work on your motorcycle performed either by an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer or by a workshop that operates to BMW specifications and employs suitably trained personnel.c

Your authorized BMW motorcycle retailer can provide information on the specified Service, Inspection and Annual Inspection work needed.

Have all maintenance and repair work carried out confirmed in the "Service" chapter (b 148) in this manual.

Authorized BMW motorcycle retailers are supplied with the latest technical information and have the necessary technical know-how. Consequently, we recommend that you contact your authorized BMW motorcycle retailer if you have any questions regarding your motorcycle.

Rider’s equipment

Do not ride without the correct clothing. Always wear:

–Helmet

–Motorcycling jacket and trousers

–Gloves

–Boots

This applies even to short journeys, and to every season of the year. Your authorized BMW motorcycle retailer will be glad to advise you on the correct clothing for every purpose.

General view, left side	.................. 9
General view, right side ..............	11
Underneath the seat ...................	13
Handlebar fitting, left ..................	14
Handlebar fitting, right ................	15
Instrument panel .........................	16
Headlight ......................................	17
Overview

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Overview

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Overview

General view, left side

1 Clutch fluid reservoir (b 97)

2 Rear spring preload adjustment (b 47)

3Seat lock (b 44) beneath rear light

4Rear shock absorber damping adjustment (b 48)

5 Power socket (b 80)

6 Coolant fill opening (b 92)

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Overview

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Overview

General view, right side

1Display for engine oil level (b 89)

2 Fill location, fuel tank

3 Battery compartment (b 116)

4 Brake-fluid reservoir, front (b 95)

5 Type plate

6 Vehicle identification number

7Brake-fluid reservoir, rear (b 95)

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Overview

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Overview

Underneath the seat

1 Fill location, engine oil (b 91)

2 Toolkit (b 89)

3 Anti-theft alarmOE

4 Helmet holder (b 45)

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Overview

Handlebar fitting, left

11 Button, Tripmaster (b 37)

142 Pushbutton, hazard warning flashers (b 36)

Overview

3 Button, ESAOE (b 49)

4 Pushbutton, horn

5 Pushbutton, left turn indicators (b 43)

6Switch, high-beam headlight and headlight flasher (b 42)

Handlebar fitting, right

1 Emergency ON/OFF switch (b 38)

2 Pushbutton, starter

3 Switch, grip heatingOE (b 39)

4 Pushbutton, right turn indicators (b 43)

5Pushbutton, turn indicators off (b 43)

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Overview

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Overview

Instrument panel

1 Speedometer

2 Rev. counter

3 Warning and indicator lights (b 20)

4Multifunction display (b 20)

5Indicator light DWAOE and sensor for instrument panel lighting

6 Adjuster, clock (b 40)

The instrument panel lighting is equipped with

an automatic day and night switchover.c

Headlight

1	Low-beam headlight	1
2	High-beam headlight	17
3	Side lights
		Overview

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Overview

Multifunction display ....................	20
Warning and indicator lights .......	20
Function indicators ......................	20
Warning indicators .......................	21
ABSOE warning indicators .........	27
Status indicators

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Status indicators

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Status indicators

Multifunction display	Warning and indicator
	lights

1	Fuel level display
2	Display area for warning	1	Indicator light, left turn
3	symbols		indicator
	Gear indicator	2	Indicator light, high-beam
4	Display, coolant tempera-		headlight
5	ture	3	Warning light, general
	Display, Tripmaster (b 37)	4	Indicator light, neutral
6	Clock	5	ABS warning lightOE
		6	Indicator light, right turn
			indicator

Function indicators

Fuel capacity

The horizontal bars indicate the level of fuel in the tank. If only four bars are dis-

played, the reserve level has been reached.

Gear indicator

The gear indicator shows which gear is selected. If

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

Coolant temperature

The horizontal bars indicate the level of the

coolant temperature.

Warning indicators

Warnings are displayed by means of 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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Status indicators

Overview

2The warnings are listed in the table below, along with the page numbers of the pages you can refer to for more information.

22	Light	Symbol	Meaning	Explanations

Status indicators

yellow

yellow

yellow

red

Ignition key not authorized.	(b 24)
Low-beam headlight, high-beam
headlight, parking light or turn
indicator lamp defective.	(b 26)
Bulb failure.	(b 26)
Fuel reserve reached.	(b 24)
Fault in the engine electronics.	(b 25)
Rear light or brake light lamp
defective.	(b 26)
Coolant temperature too high.	(b 24)

red

Engine-oil pressure too low.

(b 25)

Light	Symbol	Meaning	Explanations
red		Battery is no longer being charged.	(b 26)
red		Brake switch defective.	(b 27)
	1 flash per
	second	ABS starting-off test not completed. (b 27)
	4 flashes per
	second	ABS self-diagnosis not completed.	(b 28)
		Relay for ABS warning lights
red		defective.	(b 28)
	1 flash per
red	second	ABS function not available.	(b 29)
	4 flashes per
red	second	ABS in residual braking function.	(b 29)
1 red flash	1 flash per
per second	second	Insufficient brake fluid.	(b 29)
4 red flashes	4 flashes per
per second	second	A number of ABS faults.	(b 30)

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Status indicators

Electronic immobilizer EWS

Immobilizer symbol is displayed.

The key being used is not authorized for starting, or communication between key and engine electronics is disrupted.

•Remove all other vehicle keys located near the ignition key (b 34).

•Use the reserve key.

•Have the defective key replaced, preferably by an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer (b 36).

Fuel reserve

General warning light lights up in yellow. Fuel reserve symbol is displayed and flashes

10 times.

The fuel tank contains a fuel reserve of a maximum of

4 liters. The Tripmaster indicates the probable residual operating range (b 38).

Lack of fuel can result in the engine cutting out

unexpectedly and this could result in a hazardous situation. Do not run the fuel tank dry.c

Lack of fuel could result in misfiring and this in

turn could damage the catalytic converter.

Do not run the fuel tank dry.c

• Refuel.

Coolant temperature

General warning light lights up in red. Coolant temperature indicator flashes

10 times.

Coolant temperature too high.

Continued driving with an overheated engine can

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

•Check coolant level, top up if necessary.

•If possible, ride in the partload 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.

Engine electronics

General warning light lights up yellow. Engine electronics symbol is displayed.

Fault in the engine electronics. In exceptional cases, the engine stops and can no longer be started. Otherwise, the engine runs in emergency operating mode.

You can continue to ride, but bear in mind that the usual engine output is not available.

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

Engine oil pressure

General warning light lights up red.

Engine oil pressure symbol is displayed.

Insufficient engine oil pressure The "engine oil pressure" warning indicates that there is no oil pressure or that the oil pressure in the lubricating oil circuit is too low; under no circumstances is it to be regarded as fulfilling the function of an oil gauge. The warning must disappear when oil pressure builds up 1 to

2 seconds after the engine starts.

If the "engine oil pressure" warning is displayed while the motorcycle is being ridden, take account of the traffic situation and:

•Disengage the gear.

•Operate the emergency ON/ OFF switch.

•Bring the motorcycle safely to a halt.

•Check the engine oil level.

There are other enginerelated problems besides

a low engine-oil level that can trigger the "engine-oil pressure" warning. Continuing to ride in these cases can cause engine damage.

If the "engine oil pressure" warning is issued, do not continue to ride if a check shows that the engine oil level is correct.c

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Status indicators

• Have the fault rectified by a

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Battery charge current

	indicators	General warning light
		lights up in red.
		Battery charge current
		symbol is displayed.
	Status	The battery is no longer being
		charged. You can continue to
		ride only until the battery is
		discharged.
		A discharged battery can
		result in the engine
		cutting out unexpectedly,
		causing a hazardous situation.
		If possible, do not continue
		your journey.c

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

Bulb failure

In the event of a bulb failure, there can be

problems seeing and being seen.

Replace defective bulbs as quickly as possible.c

General warning light lights up yellow. Defective bulb symbol with arrow pointing to the

rear is displayed.

Rear light or brake light bulb defective.

• Replace bulbs (b 109).

Defective bulb symbol with arrow pointing to the

front is displayed.

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

• Replace bulbs (b 109).

Defective bulb symbol with two arrows is

displayed.

A combination of the bulb defects described above has occurred.

• Replace bulbs (b 109).

ABSOE warning	General warning light
indicators	General warning light
	lights up red.

ABS warnings are indicated by a combination of the general warning light and the ABS warning light. Both warning lights can light up continuously or flash at a rate of one or four flashes per second.

Brake switch defective or incorrectly adjusted. BMW Integral ABS detects the driver’s braking request by the pressure build-up from the brake lever. There may be an unusual response from the brakes. You can continue to ride. However, bear in mind that the brakes may respond in a manner to which you are not accustomed.

A defect has occurred in the brake system which

can lead to delayed braking action, and therefore to accidents.

Brake early, as delayed braking action must be expected.c

• Have the fault rectified as

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	specialized workshop,
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	preferably an authorized
	BMW motorcycle retailer.
	ABSOE warning light	indicators
	ABS warning light flashes
	once per second.
	ABS function not available
	because pull-away test (b 63)	Status
	not completed.
	You can continue to ride. To
	prevent the wheels from
	locking:

•Do not use emergency braking until the pull-away test has been completed.

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Without the ABS function, the wheels may lock

up during very hard braking, causing accidents.

Avoid hard braking whenever possible.c

ABS warning light flashes 4 times per second.

Only residual braking function available in both brake circuits, because self-diagno- sis (b 59) has not completed. You can continue to ride. However, bear in mind that until self-diagnosis has completed, neither the ABS function nor the brake booster is available.

Without the ABS function, the wheels could

lock during very hard braking. Without servo-assisted brakes, considerably greater force is required to brake. The altered braking behavior can lead to accidents.

Avoid hard braking whenever possible. Brake early, as increased braking force is required.c

•If circumstances permit, do not apply the brakes until self-diagnosis has completed.

General warning light and ABSOE warning light

General warning light red.

ABS warning light ON.

The controller of the ABS warnings is defective. ABS faults cannot be displayed. You can continue to ride, but bear in mind that you will not receive warning of ABS faults, if they occur.

ABS warnings not available. The failure of

functions of the BMW Integral ABS cannot be displayed. Brake early and avoid hard braking whenever possible, as functions of the BMW Integral ABS may have failed.c

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