BMW K 1200 S 4th Edition (US) 2006 Owner's manual
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 questions concerning your motorcycle, your
authorized BMW Motorrad retailer will gladly 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 end of this Rider's Manual
to find a specific topic.
1 General instructions . . . 5
Overview . . ............... 6
Abbreviations and
symbols . . ................ 6
Equipment ............... 7
Technical data ........... 7
Currentness of this
manual . . .. ............... 7
2 Overviews . . ........... 9
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
3 Status indicators . . . . . 19
Multifunction display . . . . . 20
Warning and indicator
lights . . . . . .............. 20
ABS warning light . . . . . .. 20
Function indicators . . . . . . 20
General warning
indicators . .............. 21
Warning indicators of Tire
Pressure Control
OE
TPC
.................. 28
ABS warning
indicators . .............. 33
4 Operation . . . .......... 37
Ignition switch and
steering lock . . .......... 38
Electronic immobilizer. . . . 39
Hazard warning
flashers . . . .............. 40
Odometer and
tripmeters . .............. 41
Clock . . . . . .............. 43
Tire Pressure Control
OE
TPC
.................. 44
Onboard computer
OE
.... 44
Emergency ON/OFF
switch . . . . .............. 48
Heated hand grips
OE
..... 48
Clutch . . . . .............. 49
Brakes . . . . .............. 49
Lights . . . . . .............. 50
Headlight . .............. 51
Turn indicators .......... 52
Seat . . . . . . .............. 53
Helmet holder . .......... 55
Luggage loops .......... 56
Mirrors . . . . .............. 57
Spring preload .......... 57
Shock absorbers . . . . . . . . 58
Electronic suspension
adjustment ESA
OE
....... 59
Tires . . . . . . .............. 60
5 Riding . . . . . . .......... 63
Safety instructions . . . . . . . 64
Checklist . . . . . . .......... 66
Starting ................. 66
Running in . . . . .......... 68
Parking your
motorcycle . . .. .......... 69
Refueling . . .. . . .......... 71
Tire Pressure Control
OE
TPC
.................. 72
General brake system . . .. 72
Brake system with BMW
Motorrad Integral ABS . .. 73
6 Accessories .......... 77
General instructions . . . . . 78
Onboard socket . . . . . . . .. 78
Luggage . . . . . . .......... 79
OA
Case
Flat tire kit
................. 79
OA
............ 82
7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 85
General instructions . . . . . 86
Toolkit . ................. 86
Engine oil . . . . . .......... 87
General brake system . . .. 89
Brake pads. . . . .......... 89
Brake fluid . .. . .......... 91
Clutch . ................. 93
Tires . . . ................. 94
Rims . .. ................. 95
Wheels. ................. 95
Front wheel stand . ..... 103
Rear-wheel stand . . ..... 104
Lights . . ................ 106
Jump-starting . ......... 115
Battery . ................ 116
8 Care . ................ 121
Care products . ......... 122
Washing your
motorcycle . . .. ......... 122
Cleaning sensitive
motorcycle parts . . ..... 123
Paint care . . .. . ......... 124
Protective wax
coating ................ 124
Storing motorcycle ..... 124
Returning motorcycle to
use .................... 124
9 Technical data . . ..... 127
Troubleshooting
chart . . . ................ 128
Threaded fasteners ..... 129
Engine . ................ 130
Riding specifications . . . . 133
Clutch . ................ 133
Transmission . . ......... 133
Rear-wheel drive . . ..... 135
Running gear . . ......... 135
Brakes . ................ 136
Wheels and tires . . . ..... 136
Electrical system . . ..... 137
Frame. . ................ 139
Dimensions . . . ......... 139
Weights ................ 140
10 Service . . . . ......... 141
BMW Motorrad
Service ................ 142
BMW Motorrad Service
Quality . ................ 142
BMW Motorcycle Service
Card - breakdown
service on the road ..... 143
BMW Motorrad Service
Network. . . ............. 143
Maintenance work . . . . . . 143
Maintenance
schedules . ............. 144
Confirmation of
maintenance work . .. . . . 145
Confirmation of
service . . . . ............. 150
General instructions
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Currentness of this manual . . . . . . . 7
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General instructions
Overview
1
Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manual will provide you with an
6
initial overview of your motorcycle. All maintenance and
repair work carried out on
your motorcycle will be documented in Chapter 10. Proof
of the maintenance work performed is a prerequisite for
generous treatment of claims.
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.
z
General instructions
Abbreviations and symbols
Indicates warnings you
should always observe
to ensure your own safety,
the safety of others and to
protect your motorcycle from
damage.
Special information on
operating and inspecting
your motorcycle as well as
maintenance and adjustment
procedures.
Indicates the end of a
note.
Instruction to take action.
Results of an action.
Reference to a page
with additional information.
Indicates the end
of accessory or
equipment-dependent
information.
Tightening torque.
Technical data.
OE Optional equipment
BMW equipment available only as a factory
installed option.
OA Optional accessories
BMW optional accessories can be purchased and installed
at your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Electronic immobilizer.
EWS
ESA Electronic Suspension
Adjustment
Electronic suspension
adjustment.
DWA Anti-theft alarm.
ABS Anti-Lock Brake Sys-
tem.
TPC Tire Pressure Control.
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.
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. 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 instructions
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General instructions
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
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Overviews
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Overviews
General view, left side
1 Adjusting headlight range
( 52)
2 Clutch fluid reservoir
( 93)
3 Adjuster, spring preload,
rear ( 57)
4 Seat lock beneath tail
light ( 53)
5 Adjuster, rear shock ab-
sorber ( 58)
6 Onboard socket ( 78)
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Overviews
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Overviews
General view, right side
1 Display for engine oil lev-
el ( 87)
2 Filling opening of fuel
tank ( 71)
3 Battery compartment
( 119)
4 Brake-fluid reservoir,
front ( 91)
5 Type plate on rear cross
tube
6 Vehicle identification
number (VIN), on front
right side panel
7 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 92)
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Overviews
Underneath seat
2
1 Helmet holder ( 55)
2 Toolkit ( 86)
14
3 Filler neck, engine oil
( 88)
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Overviews
Left handlebar fitting
1 INFO button for odome-
ter ( 41), INFO button
for onboard computer
( 44)
2 ESA button
3 Pushbutton, horn
4 Left turn indicator button
( 52), Hazard warning
flashers button ( 40)
5 Switch, high-beam head-
light and headlight flasher ( 50)
OE
OE
( 59)
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Handlebar fitting, right
2
1 Emergency ON/OFF
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switch ( 48)
2 Pushbutton, starter
( 66)
3 Heated hand grips
4 Right turn indicator
5 Turn indicators off button
Overviews
OE
switch
button ( 53), Hazard
warning flashers button
( 40)
( 53), Hazard warning flashers off button
( 41)
( 48)
Instrument cluster
1 Tachometer
2 Speedometer
3 Warning and indicator
lights ( 20)
4 Multifunction display
( 20)
5 Anti-theft alarm indicator
light (OE) and sensor for
instrument lighting
6 Control, odometer
( 41)
The instrument-cluster
lighting has automatic
day and night switchover.
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Overviews
Headlight
2
1 High-beam headlights
2 Low-beam headlight
18
3 Side light
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Overviews
Status indicators
Multifunction display. . . . . . . . . . . 20
Warning and indicator lights . . . 20
ABS warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Function indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
General warning indicators. . . . . 21
Warning indicators of Tire
Pressure Control TPC
ABS warning indicators . . . . . . . . 33
OE
....... 28
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Multifunction display
3
20
1 Clock ( 43), Area for
TPC displays
Area for oil level informa-
OE
tion
( 47)
2 Area for warning symbols
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( 21)
3 Area for onboard com-
puter displays
4 Gear indicator ( 20)
5 Display, coolant temper-
ature ( 21)
6 Area for ESA displays
( 59)
7 Odometer display ( 41)
8 Fuel gauge ( 20)
OE
OE
( 44),
( 44)
OE
Warning and indicator lights
1 Indicator light, left turn
indicator
2 Indicator light, high-beam
headlight
3 Warning light, general
4 Indicator light, neutral
5 ABS warning light
6 Indicator light, right turn
indicator
ABS warning light
In some countries a different
display of the ABS warning
light is possible.
Possible country-dependent versions.
Function indicators
Fuel capacity
The horizontal bars un-
der the gas pump symbol indicated the remaining
fuel quantity.
Gear
Engaged gear is indicat-
ed.
If no gear is engaged, the
gear indicator displays N and
the 'neutral' indicator light
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 warning
lights or texts and symbols
in the multifunction display.
In some cases, an additional general warning light lights
up in red or yellow. If several
warnings are active, all corresponding indicator lights
and warning symbols are displayed. Warnings are shown
alternately.
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Overview of warning indicators
3
Display Meaning
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Status indicators
Lights up in yellow
Lights up in yellow
Lights up in red Temperature dis-
Lights up in yellow
Flashes in red Appears Engine oil pressure insufficient
EWS! warning
appears.
Warning
flashes
play flashes
Appears
Displayed with
FUEL!
CHECK OIL
warning
Lights up in red Appears Battery charge current insufficient
Lights up in yellow
LAMPR! warning
appears.
LAMPF! warning
appears.
Electronic immobilizer is active
( 24)
Fuel down to reserve ( 24)
Coolant temperature too high
( 24)
Engine electronics ( 25)
( 25)
Engine oil level too low ( 26)
( 26)
Rear bulb defective ( 27)
Front bulb defective ( 27)
Display Meaning
Lights up in yellow
LAMPS! warning
appears.
Appears
Bulbs defective ( 27)
Ice warning ( 27)
3
23
Lights up in yellow
DWALO! warning
appears
DWA! warning
appears.
Anti-theft alarm battery (OE) weak
( 28)
Anti-theft alarm battery (OE) dead
( 28)
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Electronic immobilizer is
active
3
24
General warning light
lights up in yellow.
EWS! warning appears.
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 replaced, preferably by an
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Status indicators
authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Fuel down to reserve
General warning light
lights up in yellow.
Warning
FUEL! flashes.
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 probable operating
range is indicated.
At the most, the fuel tank
still contains the reserve fuel
quantity.
Reserve fuel quantity
1.1 gal (4 l)
Refueling ( 71)
Coolant temperature too
high
General warning light
lights up in red.
Temperature display
flashes.
Continued driving with
an overheated engine
can result 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 recti-
fied as quickly as possible
by a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Engine electronics
General warning light
lights up in yellow.
Engine electronics symbol appears.
The engine is in the
emergency operating
mode. Only 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-electronics 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 in red.
Engine oil pressure symbol appears.
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 insuf-
ficient 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
( 87)
If oil level is too low:
Topping up engine oil
( 88)
If the warning on insufficient
engine oil pressure appears
despite a correct engine oil
level:
In addition to an insuf-
ficient engine oil level,
other problems in the engine
can lead to the warning on insufficient engine oil pressure.
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Continuing to ride in these
cases can cause engine dam-
3
age.
26
If this warning appears, do
not continue to ride even
though the engine oil level
might be correct.
Do not continue driving.
Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible
by a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Engine oil level too low
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Oil level symbol is dis-
play with
warning.
The electronic oil level sensor
has detected a low engine oil
level.
The exact engine oil level can
only be determined by checking the oil level indicator. During the next refueling stop:
CHECK OIL
Checking engine oil level
( 87)
If oil level is too low:
Topping up engine oil
( 88)
If "Check oil level" appears in
the display, although a correct oil level has been measured with the oil level indicator, the oil level sensor may
be defective.
Contact a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Battery charge current
insufficient
General warning light
lights up in red.
Battery charge current
symbol appears.
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 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 malfunction corrected as soon as possible
by a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Rear bulb defective
General warning light
lights up in yellow.
LAMPR! warning appears.
A defective bulb places
your safety at risk because 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 and tail
light bulb ( 110)
Front bulb defective
LAMPF! warning appears.
A defective bulb places
your safety at risk because 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 bulb
( 106)
Replacing high-beam bulb
( 108)
Replacing parking light bulb
( 110)
Replacing front turn indicator bulbs ( 112)
Replacing rear turn indicator
bulbs ( 114)
Bulbs defective
General warning light
lights up in yellow.
LAMPS! warning appears.
A defective bulb places
your safety at risk because 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 several bulb
defects is present.
See the fault descriptions
above.
Ice warning
Ice warning symbol is
displayed.
The air temperature measured
at the motorcycle is lower
than 37 °F (3 °C).
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The ice warning does
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not mean that there is
no risk of black ice forming
at measured temperatures
above 3 °C.
Always take extra care and
think well ahead when temperatures are low; remember
that the danger of black ice
is particularly high on bridges
and where the road is in the
shade.
Think well ahead when driving.
Anti-theft alarm battery (OE)
weak
DWALO! warning appears.
This error message is
only displayed for a short
time following the pre-ride
check.
The anti-theft alarm battery
no longer has its full capacity.
The operation of the anti-theft
alarm is only ensured for a
limited time with the motorcycle battery disconnected.
Contact a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Anti-theft alarm battery (OE)
dead
General warning light
lights up in yellow.
DWA! warning appears.
The anti-theft alarm battery
has no capacity. The operation of the anti-theft alarm is
no longer ensured with the
motorcycle battery disconnected.
Contact a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Warning indicators of
Tire Pressure Control
OE
TPC
Display of TPC warning
indicators
In the display area of the
clock or the onboard
computer, the air pressure of
the front wheel 1 and the rear
wheel 2 are displayed with
the text
pressure flashes.
If the critical value is at the
limit of the permissible tolerance, the general warning
light also lights up in yellow. If
TPC. The critical air
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