BMW K 1200 R 2005 Owner's Manual

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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 wish you many miles of safe and enjoyable riding

BMW Motorrad.

Table of Contents

 

3 Status indicators . . . . .

21

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50

You can also use the index at

Multifunction display . . . . .

22

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . .

50

Warning and indicator

 

Seat

51

the end of this Rider's Manual

 

lights

22

Helmet holder

53

to find a specific topic.

 

 

ABS warning lightOE . . . . .

22

Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . .

54

1 General instructions . . .

5

Function indicators . . . . . .

22

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

54

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6

General warning

 

Spring preload . . . . . . . . . .

55

Abbreviations and

 

indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

23

Shock absorbers . . . . . . . .

55

symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6

ABS warning

 

Electronic suspension

 

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7

indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30

adjustment ESAOE . . . . . . .

57

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . .

7

4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .

37

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

58

Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7

Ignition switch and

 

5 Riding

59

2 Overviews

9

 

steering lock . . . . . . . . . . . .

38

Safety instructions . . . . . . .

60

General view, left side . . .

11

Electronic immobilizer . . . .

39

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

62

General view, right

 

Hazard warning

 

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

62

side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13

flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40

Starting off with BMW

 

Underneath seat . . . . . . . . .

15

Tripmaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

41

Integral ABSOE . . . . . . . . . .

65

Left handlebar fitting . . . . .

16

Onboard computerOE . . . .

43

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

65

Handlebar fitting, right . . .

17

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

46

Parking your

 

Instrument cluster . . . . . . .

18

Emergency ON/OFF

 

motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

69

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

19

switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

47

Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

76

 

 

Heated hand gripsOE . . . . .

47

General brake system . . . .

77

 

 

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

48

Brake system with BMW

 

 

 

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

48

Integral ABSOE . . . . . . . . . .

77

 

 

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

49

 

 

6 Accessories . . . . . . . . . .

81

Jump starting . . . . . . . . . .

115

Wheels and tires . . . . . . . .

134

General instructions . . . . .

82

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

117

Electrical system . . . . . . .

135

Onboard socket . . . . . . . . .

82

8 Care

121

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

137

Luggage

85

Dimensions

137

Care products

122

CaseOA

86

Weights

138

Washing your

 

7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . .

89

motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . .

122

10 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . .

139

Maintenance - General

 

Cleaning sensitive

 

BMW Motorrad

 

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

90

motorcycle parts . . . . . . .

123

service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

140

Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

90

Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

124

BMW Motorrad service

 

Overview of toolkit . . . . . . .

90

Protective wax

 

quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

140

Contents of supplemental

 

coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

124

BMW Motorcycle Service

 

setOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

90

Storing motorcycle . . . . .

124

Card - breakdown

 

Overview of supplemental

 

Returning motorcycle to

 

service on the road . . . . .

141

set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

90

use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

124

BMW Motorrad service

 

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

91

9 Technical data . . . . . . .

127

network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

141

General brake system . . . .

92

Troubleshooting

 

Maintenance work . . . . . .

141

Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

93

chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

128

Maintenance

 

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

95

Threaded fasteners . . . . .

129

schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

142

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

98

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

130

Confirmation of

 

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

99

Riding specifications . . . .

132

maintenance work . . . . . .

143

Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

99

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

132

Confirmation of

 

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

99

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . .

132

service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

148

Front wheel stand . . . . . .

107

Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . .

133

 

 

Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . .

109

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . .

133

 

 

Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

110

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

134

 

 

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Left handlebar fitting . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . 17 Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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General view, left side

1Clutch fluid reservoir ( 98)

2Adjuster, spring preload, rear ( 55)

3Seat lock, beneath rear light ( 51)

4Rear shock absorber damping adjustment ( 56)

5 Onboard socket ( 82)

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General view, right side

1Display for engine oil level ( 91)

2Fill location for fuel ( 76)

3Battery compartment ( 118)

4Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( 95)

5Type plate

6Vehicle Identification Number

7Brake-fluid reservoir, rear ( 96)

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Underneath seat

1Filler neck, engine oil ( 92)

2 Overview of toolkit ( 90)

3Anti-theft alarm (OE)

4Helmet holder under seat ( 53)

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Left handlebar fitting

21 Tripmaster/Onboard

 

 

computer button (OE)

16

 

 

2

( 41) ( 43)

 

 

ESA button ( 57)

 

3

Pushbutton, horn

4

Button for left turn indi-

 

 

cator and hazard warning

 

 

flashers ( 50) ( 40)

5

Switch, high-beam head-

 

 

light and headlight flash-

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er ( 49)

 

Handlebar fitting, right

1Emergency ON/OFF switch ( 47)

2Pushbutton, starter ( 62)

3Heated hand grips switch ( 47)

4Button for right turn indicator and hazard warning flashers ( 51) ( 40)

5Off button for turn indica-

tor and hazard warning flashers ( 51) ( 41)

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Instrument cluster

1 Speedometer

2Tachometer

3Warning and indicator lights ( 22)

4Multifunction display ( 22)

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

6Adjustment of clock ( 46)

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

Headlight

1 High-beam headlights

2 Low-beam headlight

3Side light

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Status indicators

Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Warning and indicator lights. . . . 22 ABS warning lightOE . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Function indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 General warning indicators . . . . . 23 ABS warning indicators . . . . . . . . 30

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Multifunction display

1Clock

2Area for warning symbols ( 23)

3Area for onboard computer displays

4Gear indicator ( 22)

5Display, coolant temperature ( 23)

6Area for ESA displays ( 57)

7Display, Tripmaster ( 41)

8Fuel gauge ( 22)

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 lightOE

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

( 26)

 

indicated

 

 

 

 

Lights up yellow

The warning

Fuel down to reserve ( 26)

 

FUEL! is

 

 

indicated

 

 

 

 

Lights up red

 

Coolant temperature too high ( 26)

 

 

 

Lights up yellow

Is indicated

Engine electronics ( 27)

 

 

 

Lights up red

Is indicated

Engine oil pressure insufficient

 

 

( 27)

 

 

 

Lights up red

Is indicated

Battery charge current insufficient

 

 

( 28)

 

 

 

Lights up yellow

The warning

Rear bulb defective ( 28)

 

LAMPR! is

 

 

indicated

 

 

 

 

The warning

 

Front bulb defective ( 28)

LAMPF! is

 

 

indicated

 

 

Display

 

Meaning

 

 

 

Lights up yellow

The warning

Bulbs defective ( 29)

 

LAMPS! is

 

 

indicated

 

 

 

 

Is indicated

 

Ice warning ( 29)

 

 

 

Is displayed with

 

Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 29)

note DWA

 

 

 

 

 

Lights up yellow

Is displayed with

Anti-theft alarm battery drained

 

note DWA

( 29)

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Electronic immobilizer is

3active

 

General warning light

 

26

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 ( 91)

Topping up engine oil ( 92)

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-

 

 

28

 

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 ( 113)

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.

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