Rider's Manual (US Model)
K 1200 R
BMW Motorrad
The Ultimate Riding
Machine
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)
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 Motorrad retailer
is always happy to provide advice and assistance.
We wish you many miles of safe and enjoyable riding
BMW Motorrad.
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1 General instructions . ... . |
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board computer OE . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Heated hand gripsOE . . . . . . . . . |
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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ABS warning indica- |
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Abbreviations and symbols . . . . |
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tors OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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ASC OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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ASC warning indica- |
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Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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tors OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Currentness of this manual . . . . |
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RDC warning indica- |
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Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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tors OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Damping |
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cators OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Left handlebar fitting . . . . . . . . . |
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Ignition switch and steering |
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Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . |
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lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Electronic immobilizer |
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Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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EWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Odometer and tripmeters |
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5 Riding |
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Onboard computer OE . . . . . . . . |
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Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Tire Pressure Control |
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Checklist |
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puter OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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RDC OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Running in |
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Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Parking your motorcycle . . . . . 79 Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
6 Technology in detail . .. 83
Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS OE . . . . . . . . 84 Engine management with
BMW Motorrad ASC OE . . . . . . 86 Tire Pressure Control
RDC OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
7 Accessories ... ... ... .. .. 89
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . 90 Onboard socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Case OA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
8 Maintenance .. ... ... .. .. 97
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . 98 Toolkit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 General brake system . . . . . . 101 Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . 114 Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . 115 Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
9 Care . ... ... .. ... ... ... .. . 129
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Washing your motorcy-
cle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Cleaning sensitive motorcy-
cle parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Protective wax coating . . . . . 132 Storing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . 132 Returning motorcycle to
use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
10 Technical data . ... .. . 133
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . 134 Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . 135 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Riding specifications . . . . . . . 147
11 Service .. .. ... ... ... .. . 149
BMW Motorrad Service . . . . 150 BMW Motorrad Service
Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 BMW Motorrad Service
Card - On-the-spot break-
down assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 150 BMW Motorrad Service
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . 151 Confirmation of mainte-
nance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Confirmation of service . . . . . 157
Reporting
Safety Defects. . . . . . . . . . 163
General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Currentness of this manual . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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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 11. Proof of the maintenance work performed is a prerequisite for generous treatment of claims. When the time comes to sell your BMW, please remember
to hand over this Rider's Manual; it is an important part of the motorcycle.
Indicates warnings that you must comply with for rea-
sons 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.
Indicates the end of accessory or equipmentdependent information.
Tightening torque.
Technical data.
OE |
Optional equipment |
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Optional accessories |
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retailer. |
EWS Electronic immobilizer.
DWA Anti-theft alarm.
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System.
ASC Automatic Stability Con-
trol.
ESA Electronic Suspension Adjustment Electronic suspension adjustment.
TPC Tire Pressure Control.
When you ordered your BMW Motorrad, 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 is equipped with options or accessories not described in this Rider's Manual, then this equipment is described in a separate operating manual.
All dimensions, weights and outputs in the Rider's Manual refer to the Deutsche Institut für Normung e. V. (DIN) and comply with its tolerance regulations. Versions for individual countries may differ.
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. In addition, BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee the total absence of errors. 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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1Clutch fluid reservoir ( 105)
2Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( 63)
3Seat lock (below tail light) ( 67)
4Adjustment of rear damping ( 64)
5Onboard socket ( 90)
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Overviewsz
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Overviewsz
1Engine oil level indicator ( 99)
2Fuel filler opening ( 80)
3Battery compartment ( 126)
4Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( 101)
5Type plate (on rear cross tube)
6Vehicle identification number (on front right side panel)
7Brake-fluid reservoir, rear ( 104)
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Overviewsz
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Overviewsz
1Engine oil fill location ( 100)
2Toolkit ( 98)
3Helmet holder ( 69)
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Overviewsz
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1Operating odometer
( 49), Operating onboard
computer OE ( 52)
2Operating the ASC OE ( 60)
3 Operating ESA OE ( 64)
4Horn
5Turn indicators, left ( 57), Hazard warning flashers
( 58)
6High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( 56)
1Emergency ON/OFF switch ( 59)
2Starter button ( 74)
3Heated hand gripsOE ( 59)
4Turn indicators, right
( 57), Hazard warning flashers ( 58)
5Turn indicators off ( 57), Hazard warning flashers off ( 58)
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1Speedometer
2Tachometer
3Indicator lights ( 22)
4Multifunction display ( 22)
5Anti-theft alarm indicator light (OE) and instrument lighting sensor
6Selecting readings ( 49)
Resetting tripmeter ( 50) Setting clock ( 48)
The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day
and night switchover.
1High-beam headlight
2Low-beam headlight
3Parking lights
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Overviewsz
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Overviewsz
Status indicators
Standard displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Displays with onboard comput-
erOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Displays with Tire Pressure Control
RDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Standard warning indicators . . . . . . . . . 24
Warning indicators of onboard computerOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
ABS warning indicatorsOE . . . . . . . . . . . |
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ASC warning indicatorsOE . . . . . . . . . . . |
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RDC warning indicatorsOE . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Anti-theft alarm warning indica-
torsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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Multifunction display
1Clock ( 48)
2Gear ( 22)
3Coolant temperature ( 22)
4Odometer and tripmeters ( 49)
5Fuel capacity ( 22)
Indicator lights
1Turn indicators, left
2High-beam headlight
3Idling
4Turn indicators, right
Fuel capacity
The horizontal bars under the gas pump symbol indicate the remaining fuel quantity.
When the fuel in the tank is topped up the gauge briefly shows the original level, before the reading is updated.
Gear
The gear engaged or N for neutral appears on the
display.
If no gear is engaged, the 'neutral' indicator light also
lights up.
Coolant temperature
The lateral bars under the temperature symbol show
the coolant temperature level.
Service display
If the time remaining until the next service lies within a month,
the service date is briefly displayed following the pre-ride check. The month and year are shown as two digits each separated by a dash; in this example the display means "March 2007".
If the motorcycle is driven long distances annually, it is possible that earlier service is required. If the odometer reading for the earlier service lies within 600 miles (1,000 km), the remaining miles (kilometers) are counted down
in 60-mile (100-km) steps and briefly displayed following the pre-ride check.
If the service interval has been exceeded, the general warning light also lights up yellow in addition to the date or mileage display. The Service lettering is displayed continuously.
If the service display already more than one month be-
fore the service date, or if the Service lettering does not stop after the service date is exceeded, then the date stored in the instrument cluster must be set. This situation can occur if the battery has been disconnected for a longer time.
Consult a certified workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer, for setting of the date.
1 Onboard computer display area OE ( 52)
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Displays with Tire
Pressure Control RDCOE
1Tire inflation pressures alternating with clock, with onboard computer as additional value of onboard computer. OE ( 55)
Display
Warnings are indicated by the 'General' warning light 1 showing in combination with a warning word, for example 2 or with one of the warning symbols 3. The 'General' warning light shows red or yellow, depending on the urgency of the warning. If several warnings are active, all corresponding warning lights and warning symbol are displayed; warnings are shown alternately.
The possible warnings are listed on the next page.
Overview of warning indicators
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Lights up yellow |
EWS ! appears on |
Electronic immobilizer is active |
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Lights up yellow |
FUEL ! appears |
Fuel down to reserve ( 26) |
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Lights up red |
Temperature dis- |
Coolant temperature too high |
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Lights up yellow |
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Flashes red |
Is indicated |
Engine oil pressure insufficient |
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Lights up red |
Is indicated |
Battery charge current insufficient |
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Lights up yellow |
LAMPR ! appears |
Rear bulb defective |
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LAMPF ! appears |
Front bulb defective |
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on the display. |
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Lights up yellow |
LAMPS ! appears |
Bulbs defective ( 28) |
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Electronic immobilizer is active
General warning light shows yellow.
EWS ! appears on the display. The key being used is not authorized for starting, or communication between the key and engine electronics is disrupted.
Remove other ignition keys located on the ignition key.
Use the reserve key. Have the defective key re-
placed, preferably by an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Fuel down to reserve
General warning light shows yellow.
FUEL ! appears on the display.
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.
At the most, the fuel tank still contains the reserve fuel quantity.
Reserve fuel quantity
≥1.1 gal (≥4 l)
Refueling ( 80)
Coolant temperature too high
General warning light shows red.
Temperature display flashes.
Continued driving with an overheated engine can re-
sult in engine damage.
Be sure to observe the measures listed below.
The coolant temperature is too high.
If possible, continue driving in the part-load range to cool down the engine.
In traffic jams, switch off the engine, but keep the ignition switched 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 Motorrad retailer.
Engine in emergencyoperation mode
General warning light shows yellow.
Engine symbol appears on the display.
The engine is in the emer- gency operating mode. On-
ly reduced engine performance
may be available, which can lead to danger driving situations, especially during passing maneuvers.
Adapt your driving style to the possibly reduced engine performance.
The engine control unit has diagnosed a fault. In exceptional cases, the engine stops and can no longer be started. Otherwise, the engine runs in the emergency operating mode.
Continued driving is possible, however the accustomed engine performance may not be available.
Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Engine oil pressure insufficient
General warning light flashes red.
Oil-can symbol appears on the display.
The oil pressure in the lubricating oil circuit is too low. If the warning light lights up, stop immediately and switch off the engine.
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 on the oil level indicator.
The cause of the warning on insufficient engine oil pressure can be an insufficient engine oil level. Checking engine oil level
( 99)
If oil level is too low:
Topping up engine oil ( 100)
If the engine oil level is correct:
Driving with insufficient en- |
gine oil pressure can result |
in engine damage. |
Do not continue driving. |
Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Battery charge current insufficient
General warning light shows red.
Battery symbol appears on the display.
A discharged battery can result in the engine cutting
out unexpectedly, causing a hazardous situation.
Have faults eliminated as soon as possible.
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of the battery. |
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The battery is not being charged. |
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cialized workshop, preferably |
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an authorized BMW Motorrad |
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retailer. |
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Rear bulb defective |
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General warning light shows |
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yellow. |
LAMPR ! appears on the display.
A defective bulb places
your safety at risk because it is easier for other users to oversee the 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 and tail light bulb ( 120)
Front bulb defective
LAMPF ! appears on the display.
A defective bulb places your safety at risk because
it is easier for other users to oversee the motorcycle. Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible; always carry a complete set of spare bulbs if possible.
Low-beam headlight, high-beam headlight, parking light or turn signal bulb defective.
Replacing low-beam and highbeam bulb ( 117)
Replacing parking light bulb ( 119)
Replacing front and rear turn indicator bulbs ( 122)
Bulbs defective
General warning light shows yellow.
LAMPS ! appears on the display.
A defective bulb places your safety at risk because
it is easier for other users to oversee the motorcycle. Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible; always carry a complete set of spare bulbs if possible.