BMW K 1200 S 2007 Owner's manual

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Rider's Manual (US Model)

K 1200 S

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.

You can also use the index at the		Standard warning indica-		Emergency ON/OFF
end of this Rider's Manual to find		tors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22	switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	57
a specific topic.		Warning indicators of on-		Heated hand gripsOE . . . . . . . . .	57
1 General instructions . ... .	5	board computer OE . . . . . . . . . . .	27	Automatic Stability Control
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6	ABS warning indicators . . . . . .	29	ASC OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	58
Abbreviations and symbols . . . .	6	ASC warning indica-		Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	59
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7	tors OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	32	Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	59
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7	RDC warning indica-		Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	60
Currentness of this manual . . . .	7	tors OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	34	Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	60
2 Overviews .. ... ... .. ... ... .	9	Anti-theft alarm warning indi-	39	Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	61
General view, left side	11	cators OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	39	Electronic suspension adjust-
General view, left side	11	4 Operation	43	ment ESA OE	62
General view, right side . . . . . .	13	4 Operation	43	ment ESA OE	62
Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14	Ignition switch and steering		Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	64
Left handlebar fitting . . . . . . . . .	15	lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	44	Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	64
Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . .	16	Electronic immobilizer . . . . . . . .	45	Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	65
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . .	17	Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	46	Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	67
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18	Odometer and tripmeters . . . .	47	Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	68
3 Status indicators	19	Onboard computer OE . . . . . . . .	49	5 Riding .. .. ... ... ... ... .. ..	69
3 Status indicators	19	Tire Pressure Control		Safety instructions	70
Standard displays . . . . . . . . . . . .	20	Tire Pressure Control	53	Safety instructions	70
Displays with onboard com-		RDC OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	53	Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	71
Displays with onboard com-		Lights	53	Starting	72
puter OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21	Lights	53	Starting	72
Displays with Tire Pressure		Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	54	Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	75
Displays with Tire Pressure		Hazard warning flashers	55	Brakes	75
Control RDC OE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22	Hazard warning flashers	55	Brakes	75
				Parking your motorcycle . . . . .	77

Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

6 Technology in detail . .. 81

Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Engine management with

BMW Motorrad ASC OE . . . . . . 84 Tire Pressure Control

RDC OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

7 Accessories ... ... ... .. .. 87

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . 88 Onboard socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Case OA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Flat tire kit OA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

8 Maintenance .. ... ... .. .. 95

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . 96 Toolkit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 General brake system . . . . . . . . 99 Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . 111 Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . 113 Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Riding specifications . . . . . . . 145

11 Service .. .. ... ... ... .. . 147

BMW Motorrad Service . . . . 148 BMW Motorrad Service

Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 BMW Motorrad Service

Card - On-the-spot break-

down assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 148 BMW Motorrad Service

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . 149 Confirmation of mainte-

nance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Confirmation of service . . . . . 155

Reporting

Safety Defects. . . . . . . . . . 161

General instructions

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

instructionsGeneralz

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 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.

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.

instructionsGeneralz

Overviews

General view, left side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Left handlebar fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Overviewsz

Overviewsz

General view, left side

1Headlight range adjustment (below instrument cluster) ( 65)

2Clutch fluid reservoir ( 103)

3Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( 60)

4Seat lock (below tail light) ( 65)

5Adjustment of rear damping ( 61)

6Onboard socket ( 88)

Overviewsz

General view, right side

1Engine oil level indicator ( 97)

2Fuel filler opening ( 78)

3Battery compartment ( 126)

4Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( 99)

5Type plate (on rear cross tube)

6Vehicle identification number (on front right side panel)

7Brake-fluid reservoir, rear ( 102)

Overviewsz

Underneath seat

1Helmet holder ( 67)

2Toolkit ( 96)

3Engine oil fill location ( 98)

Left handlebar fitting

1Operating odometer

( 47), Operating onboard

computer OE ( 49)

2Operating the ASC OE ( 58)

3 Operating ESA OE ( 62)

4Horn

5Turn indicators, left ( 54), Hazard warning flashers

( 55)

6High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( 54)

Overviewsz

Handlebar fitting, right

1	Emergency ON/OFF switch
	( 57)
2	Starter button ( 72)
3	Heated hand gripsOE
	( 57)
4	Turn indicators, right
	( 55), Hazard warning
	flashers ( 55)
5	Turn indicators off ( 55),
	Hazard warning flashers off
	( 56)

Instrument cluster

1Tachometer

2Speedometer

3Indicator lights ( 20)

4Multifunction display ( 20)

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

6Selecting readings ( 47) Resetting tripmeter ( 48) Setting clock ( 46)

The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day

and night switchover.

Overviewsz

Headlight

1High-beam headlight

2Low-beam headlight

3Parking lights

Status indicators

Standard displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Displays with onboard comput-

erOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Displays with Tire Pressure Control

RDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Standard warning indicators . . . . . . . . . 22

Warning indicators of onboard computerOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

ABS warning indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

ASC warning indicatorsOE . . . . . . . . . . .	32
RDC warning indicatorsOE . . . . . . . . . . .	34

Anti-theft alarm warning indica-

torsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

indicatorsStatusz

Standard displays

Multifunction display

1Clock ( 46)

2Gear ( 20)

3Coolant temperature ( 20)

4Odometer and tripmeters ( 47)

5Fuel capacity ( 20)

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 area OE ( 49)

indicatorsStatusz

Displays with Tire

Pressure Control RDCOE

1Tire inflation pressures alternating with clock, with onboard computer as additional value of onboard computer. OE ( 53)

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		( 24)
	the display.

Lights up yellow	FUEL ! appears	Fuel down to reserve ( 24)
	on the display.

Lights up red	Temperature dis-	Coolant temperature too high		( 24)
	play flashes

Lights up yellow	Is indicated	Engine in emergency-operation mode
		( 24)

Flashes red	Is indicated	Engine oil pressure insufficient		( 25)

Lights up red	Is indicated	Battery charge current insufficient
		( 25)

Lights up yellow	LAMPR ! appears	Rear bulb defective	( 26)
	on the display.

	LAMPF ! appears	Front bulb defective	( 26)
	on the display.

Lights up yellow	LAMPS ! appears	Bulbs defective ( 26)
	on the display.

indicatorsStatusz

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 ( 78)

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

( 97)

If oil level is too low:

Topping up engine oil ( 98)

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.

indicatorsStatusz

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

	indicators	The battery is not being charged.
	indicators	Continued driving is possible
		Continued driving is possible
		until the battery is discharged.
		However, the engine can die
		suddenly and the battery can
	Statusz	be exhaustively discharged and
	Statusz	as soon as possible by a spe-
		therefore destroyed.
		Have the malfunction corrected
		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 ( 118)

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.