BMW K 1200 R Sport 2nd (US) 2007 Owner's manual

Rider's Manual (US Model)

K 1200 R Sport

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)

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 Motorrad retailer

is always happy to provide advice and assistance.

We wish you many miles of safe and enjoyable riding

BMW Motorrad.

Table of Contents

	You can also use the index at the			Standard warning indica-
	end of this Rider's Manual to find			tors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	24
	a specific topic.			Warning indicators of on-
	1 General instructions .....		5	board computerOE . . . . . . . . . . .	29
	Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		6	ABS warning indica-
	Abbreviations and symbols . . . .		6	torsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	31
	Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		7	ASC warning indica-
	Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		7	torsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	34
	Currentness of this manual . . . .		7	RDC displaysOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	36
	2 Overviews .................		9	Anti-theft alarm	41
	General view, left side		11	displaysOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
				4 Operation	45
	General view, right side . . . . . .		13
	Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . .		15	Ignition switch and steering
	Left handlebar fitting . . . . . . . . .		16	lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	46
	Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . .		17	Electronic immobilizer
	Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . .		18	EWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	47
	Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		19	Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	48
	3 Status indicators .......		21	Odometer and tripmeters . . . .	49
	Standard displays		22	Onboard computerOE . . . . . . . .	52
				Tire Pressure Control
	Displays with onboard com-
				RDCOE	55
	puter	OE	23
		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		Lights	56
	Displays with Tire Pressure
				Turn indicators	57
	Control RDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		24
				Hazard warning flashers . . . . . .	58

Emergency ON/OFF

switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Heated hand gripsOE . . . . . . . . . 59 Automatic Stability Control

ASCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Electronic suspension adjustment ESAOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

5 Riding .................... 73

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Parking your motorcycle . . . . . 81

Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	82	Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . .	117
6 Technology in detail ...	85	Lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	118
Brake system with BMW Mo-		Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	125
torrad Integral ABSOE . . . . . . . .	86	Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	126
Engine management with		9 Care .....................	131
BMW Motorrad ASCOE . . . . . .	88	Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	132
Tire Pressure Control		Washing your motorcy-
RDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	89	cle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	132
7 Accessories .............	91	Cleaning sensitive motorcy-
General instructions . . . . . . . . . .	92	cle parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	132
Onboard socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	92	Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	133
Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	93	Protective wax coating . . . . .	134
CaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	94	Storing motorcycle . . . . . . . . .	134
8 Maintenance	99	Returning motorcycle to
		use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	134
General instructions . . . . . . . .	100	10 Technical data	135
Toolkit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	100
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	101	Troubleshooting chart . . . . . .	136
General brake system . . . . . .	103	Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . .	137
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	103	Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	139
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	105	Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	140
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	107	Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	140
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	108	Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	141
Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	108	Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	141
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	109	Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . .	142
Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . .	115	Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	142

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Riding specifications . . . . . . . 149

11 Service ................ 151

BMW Motorrad Service . . . . 152 BMW Motorrad Service

Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 BMW Motorrad Service

Card - On-the-spot break-

down assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 152 BMW Motorrad Service

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . 153 Confirmation of mainte-

nance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Confirmation of service . . . . . 159

Reporting

Safety Defects. . . . . . . . . . 165

General instructions

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Currentness of this manual . . . . . . . . . . . 7

5

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 car-
		ried out on your motorcycle will
	instructions	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 Manu-
	General	al; it is an important part of the
		motorcycle.
		Abbreviations and
		symbols

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
	The motorcycles are as-
	sembled complete with
	all the BMW optional ex-
	tras originally ordered.
OA	Optional accessories
	BMW optional acces-
	sories can be purchased
	and installed at your au-
	thorized BMW Motorrad
	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.

Equipment

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.

Technical data

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.

Currentness of this manual

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.

7

instructionsGeneral

8

instructionsGeneral

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

9

Overviews

10

Overviews

General view, left side

1Clutch fluid reservoir ( 107)

2Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( 63)

3Seat lock (below tail light) ( 68)

4Adjustment of rear damping ( 64)

5Onboard socket ( 92)

6Adjusting headlight range (below instrument cluster) ( 68)

11

Overviews

12

Overviews

General view, right side

1Engine oil level indicator ( 101)

2Fuel filler opening ( 82)

3Battery compartment ( 128)

4Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( 103)

5Type plate (on rear cross tube)

6Vehicle identification number (on front right side panel)

7Brake-fluid reservoir, rear ( 106)

13

Overviews

14

Overviews

Underneath seat

	1	Engine oil fill location
		( 102)
	2			15
		Toolkit ( 100)
	3	Helmet holder	( 69)
				Overviews

Left handlebar fitting

16

Overviews

1Operating odometer

( 49), Operating onboard computerOE ( 52)

2Operating the ASCOE ( 60)

3Operating ESA OE ( 64)

4Horn

5Turn indicators, left ( 57), Hazard warning flashers

( 58)

6High-beam headlight and

headlight flasher ( 56)

Handlebar fitting, right

1Emergency ON/OFF switch ( 59)

2Starter button ( 76)

3Heated hand gripsOE ( 59)

4Turn indicators, right

( 57), Hazard warning flashers ( 58)

5Turn indicators off ( 57), Hazard warning flashers off ( 58)

17

Overviews

Instrument cluster

18

Overviews

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.

Headlight

1High-beam headlight

2Low-beam headlight

3Parking lights

19

Overviews

20

Overviews

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 . . . . . . . . . . . 31 ASC warning indicatorsOE . . . . . . . . . . . 34 RDC displaysOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Anti-theft alarm displaysOE . . . . . . . . . . 41

21

Status indicators

Standard displays

Multifunction display

22

	indicators
		1	Clock ( 48)
	Status
		2	( 22)
			Gear ( 22)
		3	Coolant temperature
		4	Odometer and tripmeters
			( 49)
		5	Fuel 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.

Displays with onboard computerOE

1 Onboard computer display areaOE ( 52)

23

Status indicators

24

Status indicators

Displays with Tire

Pressure Control RDCOE

1Tire inflation pressures alternating with clock, with onboard computer as additional value of onboard computer.OE ( 55)

Standard warning indicators

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

		Meaning
Lights up yellow	EWS ! appears on	Electronic immobilizer is active		( 26)
	the display.
Lights up yellow	FUEL ! appears	Fuel down to reserve ( 26)
	on the display.
Lights up red	Temperature dis-	Coolant temperature too high		( 26)
	play flashes
Lights up yellow	Is indicated	Engine in emergency-operation mode
		( 26)
Flashes red	Is indicated	Engine oil pressure insufficient		( 27)
Lights up red	Is indicated	Battery charge current insufficient
		( 27)
Lights up yellow	LAMPR ! appears	Rear bulb defective	( 28)
	on the display.
	LAMPF ! appears	Front bulb defective	( 28)
	on the display.
Lights up yellow	LAMPS ! appears	Bulbs defective ( 28)
	on the display.

25

Status indicators

26

Status indicators

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 ( 82)

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

( 101)

If oil level is too low:

Topping up engine oil ( 102)

If the engine oil level is correct:
Driving with insufficient en-
gine oil pressure can result	27
in engine damage.
Do not continue driving.

	Have the malfunction corrected
	as soon as possible by a spe-	indicators
	Battery charge current
	cialized workshop, preferably
	an authorized BMW Motorrad
	retailer.
	insufficient	Status
	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.

		If the battery is no longer
		charged, continued driving
	28	can lead to deep discharging,
		and therefore to the destruction
		of the battery.
		If possible, do not continue
		driving.

	indicators	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
	Status	be exhaustively discharged and
		therefore destroyed.
		Have the malfunction corrected
		as soon as possible by a spe-
		cialized workshop, preferably
		an authorized BMW Motorrad
		retailer.
		Rear bulb defective
		General warning light shows
		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 ( 122)

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 ( 118)

Replacing parking light bulb ( 120)

Replacing front and rear turn indicator bulbs ( 124)

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.