BMW K 1200 S 4th 2006 Owner's manual

Rider's Manual

K 1200 S

BMW Motorrad

The Ultimate Riding

Machine

Motorcycle data/dealership details

Motorcycle data

Dealership details

Model

Vehicle identification number

Colour code

Date of first registration

Registration number

Person to contact in Service department

Ms/Mr

Phone number

Dealership 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. Familiarise 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 questions concerning your motorcycle, your

authorised BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly provide advice and assistance.

We hope that you will enjoy riding your BMW and that all your journeys will be pleasant and safe.

BMW Motorrad.

Table of Contents

You can also consult the in-		3 Status indicators . . . . .	19	Emergency off switch (kill
dex at the end of this Rider's		Multifunction display . . . . .	20	switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	48
Manual if you want to find a		Warning and telltale		Grip heatingOE . . . . . . . . . . .	48
particular topic or item of in-		lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20	Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	49
formation.		ABS warning light . . . . . . .	20	Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	49
1 General instructions . . .	5	Function indicators . . . . . .	20	Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	50
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6	Warnings, general . . . . . . .	21	Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	51
Abbreviations and		Warnings issued by the		Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . .	52
symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6	tyre pressure monitoring		Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	53
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7	system (RDC)OE . . . . . . . . .	29	Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . .	55
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . .	7	ABS warnings . . . . . . . . . . .	33	Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . .	56
Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7	4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .	37	Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	56
2 General views . . . . . . . . .	9	Ignition switch and		Spring preload . . . . . . . . . .	56
General view, left side . . .	11	steering lock . . . . . . . . . . . .	38	Shock absorbers . . . . . . . .	57
General view, right		Electronic immobiliser . . .	39	Electronic Suspension
side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13	Hazard warning		Adjustment ESAOE . . . . . . .	59
Underneath the seat . . . . .	14	flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	40	Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	60
Handlebar fitting, left . . . . .	15	Odometer and		5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	63
Handlebar fitting, right . . .	16	tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	41	Safety instructions . . . . . . .	64
Instrument cluster . . . . . . .	17	Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	42	Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	66
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18	Tyre pressure control		Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	66
		RDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	44	Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	68
		On-board computerOE . . .	44

	Parking your		Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	69	Front-wheel stand . . . . . .
	Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	71	Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . .
	Tyre pressure control		Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	RDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	72	Jump start . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	Brake system, general . . .	73	Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	Brake system with BMW		8 Care
	Motorrad Integral ABS	74
			Care products
	6 Accessories	79
			Washing motorcycle . . . .
	General instructions . . . . .	80	Cleaning easily damaged
	Power socket . . . . . . . . . . .	80	components . . . . . . . . . . . .
	Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	81	Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	CaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	81	Protective wax
	Breakdown assistance		coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	kitOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	85	Laying up the
	7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . .	87	motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	General instructions . . . . .	88	Restoring motorcycle to
	Toolkit	88	use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
			9 Technical data
	Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	89
	Brake system, general . . .	91	Troubleshooting
	Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	92	chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	94	Threaded fasteners . . . . .
	Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	96	Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	97	Riding specifications . . . .
	Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	97	Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

97 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 137 105 Final drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 107 Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . 139 108 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 118 Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . 140 119 Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

125 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 126 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

126 Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

10 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

127 BMW Motorrad

128 service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 BMW Motorrad service

128 quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 BMW Motorrad Service

128Card - On-the-spot breakdown

	129	assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . .	147
	131	BMW Motorrad service	147
		network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
	132	Maintenance work . . . . . .	147
		Maintenance
	133
		schedules	148
	134
		Confirmation of
	137
		maintenance work	149
	137

Confirmation of

service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

General instructions

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . 6 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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	1	Overview
		Chapter 2 of this Rider's
	6	Manual will provide you with
		an initial overview of your
		motorcycle. All maintenance
		and servicing work on the
	instructions	motorcycle is documented in
		Chapter 10. This record of
		the maintenance work you
		have had performed on your
		motorcycle is a precondition
		for generous treatment of
		goodwill claims.
	zGeneral	When the time comes to sell
		of the motorcycle.
		your BMW, please remem-
		ber to hand over this Rider's
		Manual; it is an important part

Abbreviations and symbols

Indicates warnings that you must comply with for

reasons of your safety and the safety of others, and to pro-

tect your motorcycle against damage.

Specific instructions on how to operate, control,

adjust or look after items of equipment on the motorcycle.

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 a passage relating to

specific accessories or items of equipment.

Tightening torque.

	Item of technical data.
OE	Optional extra
	Your motorcycle was
	assembled complete
	with all the BMW
	optional extras you
	ordered.
OA	Optional accessory
	You can obtain option-
	al accessories through
	your authorised BMW
	Motorrad dealer; op-
	tional accessories
	have to be retrofitted
	to the motorcycle.

EWS Electronic immobiliser (Elektronische Wegfahrsicherung).

ESA Electronic Suspension

Adjustment

Electronic Suspension

Adjustment.

DWA Anti-theft alarm (Diebstahlwarnanlage)

ABS Anti-lock brake system

RDC Tyre pressure control (ReifenDruck-Control)

Equipment

When you ordered your BMW motorcycle, 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 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 require-

ments 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 ac-

cessories. 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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General views

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

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General view, left side

1Adjuster for headlight beam throw ( 52)

2Clutch-fluid reservoir ( 96)

3Adjuster, spring preload, rear ( 57)

4Seat lock beneath rear light ( 53)

5Adjuster, rear shock absorber ( 58)

6 Power socket ( 80)

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General view, right side

1Indicator for engine oil level ( 89)

2Filler neck, fuel tank ( 71)

3Battery compartment ( 122)

4Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( 94)

5Type plate on rear cross pipe

6Vehicle identification number on front right side panel

7Brake-fluid reservoir, rear ( 95)

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2Underneath the seat

	1	Helmet holder ( 55)
	2	Toolkit ( 88)
14
	3	Filler neck, engine oil
		( 90)

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Handlebar fitting, left

1INFO button for odometer ( 41), INFO button for on-board computerOE ( 44)

2Pushbutton, ESAOE ( 59)

3Pushbutton, horn

4	Pushbutton, left flashing
	turn indicators ( 52),
	Pushbutton, hazard
	warning flashers ( 40)
5	Switch, high-beam head-
	light and headlight flash-
	er ( 50)

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2Handlebar fitting, right

	1 Emergency off switch (kill
	switch) ( 48)
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2Pushbutton, starter ( 66)

3Grip heating switchOE ( 48)

4Pushbutton, right flashing turn indicators ( 52), Pushbutton, hazard warning flashers ( 40)

5Cancel button, flashing turn indicators ( 53),

Pushbutton, cancel hazard warning flashers ( 41)

Instrument cluster

1 Rev. counter

2Speedometer

3Warning and telltale lights ( 20)

4Multifunction display ( 20)

5Telltale light, anti-theft alarm (OE) and sensor for instrument lighting

6Control, odometer ( 41)

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

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2	Headlight
	1	High-beam headlights
18	2	Low-beam headlight
	3	Parking light

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Status indicators

Multifunction display. . . . . . . . . . . 20 Warning and telltale lights. . . . . . 20 ABS warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Function indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Warnings, general . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Warnings issued by the tyre pressure monitoring system (RDC)OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

ABS warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Multifunction display

1Clock ( 42), Panel for RDC status indicatorsOE ( 44), Panel for oil-level informationOE ( 47)

2Panel for warnings ( 21)

3Panel for the on-board computer's status indicatorsOE ( 44)

4 Gear indicator ( 20)

5Coolant temperature readout ( 21)

6Panel for ESA status indicatorsOE ( 59)

7Odometer reading ( 41)

8Fuel gauge ( 20)

Warning and telltale lights

1Telltale light, left turn indicator

2Telltale light, high-beam headlight

3 Warning light, general

4 Telltale light, neutral

5ABS warning light

6Telltale light, right turn indicator

ABS warning light

The way in which the ABS warning light indicates status can differ in some countries.

Possible national variant.

Function indicators

Fuel capacity

The horizontal bars below the fuel-pump sym-

bol indicate the remaining quantity of fuel.

Gear

Shows which gear is engaged.

If no gear is engaged, the gear indicator shows N and the 'neutral' telltale light also lights up.

Coolant temperature

The horizontal bars below the temperature

symbol indicate the coolant temperature.

Warnings, general

Mode of presentation

General warnings are displayed by means of warning lights or by messages and symbols in the multifunction display. In some cases, they are accompanied by the 'General' warning light showing red or yellow. If two or more warnings occur at the same time, all the appropriate telltale lights and warning symbols appear. Warnings in plain-text form alternate.

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Warnings, overview
Mode of presentation		Meaning
Lights up yellow	The EWS! warn-	Electronic immobiliser active ( 24)
	ing appears on
	the display.
Lights up yellow	The FUEL!	Fuel down to reserve ( 24)
	warning flashes.
Lights up red	Temperature	Coolant temperature too high
	reading flashes	( 24)
Lights up yellow	Appears on the	Engine electronics ( 25)
	display
Flashes red	Appears on the	Insufficient engine oil pressure
	display	( 25)
	Shows accom-	Engine-oil level too low ( 26)
	panied by the
	CHECK OIL
	warning
Lights up red	Appears on the	Insufficient battery charge current
	display	( 26)
Lights up yellow	The LAMPR!	Rear light bulb defective ( 27)
	warning appears
	on the display.

Mode of presentation		Meaning
	The LAMPF!	Front light bulb defective ( 27)
	warning appears
	on the display.
Lights up yellow	The LAMPS!	Bulbs defective ( 27)
	warning appears
	on the display.
	Appears on the	Ice warning ( 27)
	display
	The DWALO!	Battery of anti-theft alarm (OE) weak
	warning appears	( 28)
	on the display.
Lights up yellow	The DWA! warn-	Anti-theft alarm battery flat (OE)
	ing appears on	( 28)
	the display.

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		Electronic	immobiliser
	3
		active
		General warning light
	24
		lights up yellow.
		The EWS! warning appears
		on the display.
	indicators	The key being used is not au-
		Remove all other vehicle
		thorised for starting, or com-
		munication between key and
		engine electronics is disrup-
		ted.
	zStatus	keys from the same ring as
		Have the defective key re-

the ignition key.

Use the reserve key.

placed, preferably by an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Fuel down to reserve

General warning light lights up yellow.

The FUEL! warning flashes.

Lack of fuel can result in the engine misfiring

and cutting out unexpectedly. Misfiring can damage the catalytic converter; a hazardous situation can result if the engine cuts out unexpectedly. Do not run the fuel tank dry.

The estimated residual range appears on the

display.

The fuel tank contains no more than the reserve quantity of fuel.

Reserve fuel

4 l

Refuelling ( 71)

Coolant temperature too high

General warning light lights up red.

The temperature reading flashes.

Continuing to ride when the engine is overheated

could result in engine damage.

You must comply with the instructions below.

The coolant temperature is too high.

If possible, ride in the partload range to cool down the engine.

In traffic jams, switch off the engine, but leave the ignition switched on so that the radiator fan continues to operate.

If the coolant temperature is frequently too high, have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Engine electronics

General warning light lights up yellow.

Engine electronics symbol appears on the dis-

play.

The engine is running in emergency operating

mode. Engine power might be reduced and this can cause hazardous situations, particularly if you attempt to overtake other road users. Engine power level might be lower than normal: adapt your style of riding accordingly.

The engine electronics control unit has diagnosed a fault. In exceptional cases, the engine stops and refuses to start. Otherwise, the engine runs in emergency operating mode.

You can continue to ride, but bear in mind that the

usual engine power might not be available.

Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Insufficient engine oil pressure

General warning light flashes red.

Engine oil pressure symbol appears on the dis-

play.

The oil pressure in the lubeoil system is too low. Stop immediately and switch off the engine if the warning light shows.

The insufficient oil pressure warning does

not fulfil the function of an oil gauge. The only way of

checking whether the oil level

is correct is to check the oil level indicator.

A low oil level is one reason why a warning indicating insufficient oil pressure is issued.

Checking engine oil level ( 89)

If the oil level is too low:

Top up the engine oil ( 90)

If the warning indicating insufficient engine oil level is issued and a check indicates that the engine oil level is correct:

Other engine problems besides a low oil level

can cause the insufficient engine oil pressure warning to be issued. Continuing to ride in these cases can cause engine damage.

If this warning is issued even though the engine oil level is

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correct: do not continue to ride.

Do not continue your journey.

Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Engine-oil level too low

Symbol for oil level shows, accompanied by

the CHECK OIL warning. The electronic oil-level sensor has registered an excessively low oil level.

Checking the oil sight glass is the only way of ascertaining the exact engine-oil level. The next time you stop for fuel:

Checking engine oil level ( 89)

If the oil level is too low:

Top up the engine oil ( 90)

The oil sensor might be defective if the "Check oil level" message appears even though a check of the oil sight glass shows that the oil level is correct.

Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Insufficient battery charge current

General warning light lights up red.

Battery charge current symbol is displayed.

A discharged battery can cause the engine to die

suddenly, and this could result in a dangerous situation in traffic.

Have faults rectified as soon as possible.

If the battery is not charging, continuing to ride

can cause it to discharge completely, in which case it will suffer irreparable damage. If possible, do not continue your journey.

Battery is not being charged.

You can continue to ride until the battery is

discharged. Bear in mind, however, that the engine could cut out suddenly and that the battery could discharge until completely flat, in which case it might have suffered irreparable damage.

Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Rear light bulb defective

General warning light lights up yellow.

The LAMPR! warning appears on the display.

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 bulb ( 113)

Front light bulb defective

The LAMPF! warning appears on the display.

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.

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

light bulb ( 109)

Replacing high-beam headlight bulb ( 111)

Replacing parking-light bulb ( 113)

Replacing front turn indicator bulbs ( 115)

Replacing rear turn indicator bulbs ( 117)

Bulbs defective

General warning light lights up yellow.

The LAMPS! warning appears on the display.

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.

A combination of the bulb defects described above has occurred.

See the fault descriptions above.

Ice warning

Ice warning symbol appears on the display.

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		The air temperature measured
	3
		at the motorcycle is lower
		than 3 °C.
	28
				The ice warning does
				not mean that there is
		no risk of black ice forming
	indicators	at measured temperatures
		above 3 °C.
		Always take extra care and
		think well ahead when tem-
		peratures are low; remember
		that the danger of black ice
	zStatus	is particularly high on bridges
			Ride carefully and think well
		and where the road is in the
		shade.
			ahead.

Battery of anti-theft alarm (OE) weak

The DWALO! warning appears on the display.

This error message appears only briefly

after the pre-ride check completes.

The integral battery in the anti-theft alarm has lost a significant proportion of its original capacity. There is no assurance of how long the anti-theft alarm can remain operational if the motorcycle's battery is disconnected.

Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Anti-theft alarm battery flat (OE)

General warning light lights up yellow.

The DWA! warning appears on the display.

The integral battery in the anti-theft alarm has lost its entire original capacity. There is no assurance that the anti-

theft alarm will be operational if the motorcycle's battery is disconnected.

Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.