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		3 Status indicators . . . . .	19	Tire Pressure Control
	the end of this Rider's Manual		Multifunction display . . . . .	20	TPCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	44
	to find a specific topic.		Warning and indicator		Onboard computerOE . . . .	44
	1 General instructions . . .	5	lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20	Emergency ON/OFF
	Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6	ABS warning light . . . . . . .	20	switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	48
	Abbreviations and		Function indicators . . . . . .	20	Heated hand gripsOE . . . . .	48
	symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6	General warning		Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	49
	Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7	indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21	Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	49
	Technical data . . . . . . . . . . .	7	Warning indicators of Tire		Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	50
	Currentness of this		Pressure Control		Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	51
	manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7	TPCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	28	Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . .	52
	2 Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9	ABS warning	33	Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	53
	General view, left side	11	indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . .	55
			4 Operation	37	Luggage loops	56
	General view, right
	side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13	Ignition switch and		Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	57
	Underneath seat . . . . . . . . .	14	steering lock . . . . . . . . . . . .	38	Spring preload . . . . . . . . . .	57
	Left handlebar fitting . . . . .	15	Electronic immobilizer . . . .	39	Shock absorbers . . . . . . . .	58
	Handlebar fitting, right . . .	16	Hazard warning		Electronic suspension
	Instrument cluster . . . . . . .	17	flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	40	adjustment ESAOE . . . . . . .	59
	Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18	Odometer and		Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	60
			tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	41
			Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	43

	5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	63	Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	91	9 Technical data . . . . . . .	127
	Safety instructions . . . . . . .	64	Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	93	Troubleshooting
	Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	66	Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	94	chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	128
	Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	66	Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	95	Threaded fasteners . . . . .	129
	Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	68	Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	95	Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	130
	Parking your		Front wheel stand . . . . . .	103	Riding specifications . . . .	133
	motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	69	Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . .	104	Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	133
	Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	71	Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	106	Transmission . . . . . . . . . . .	133
	Tire Pressure Control		Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . .	115	Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . .	135
	TPCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	72	Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	116	Running gear . . . . . . . . . . .	135
	General brake system . . . .	72	8 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	121	Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	136
	Brake system with BMW		Care products	122	Wheels and tires . . . . . . . .	136
	Motorrad Integral ABS	73			Electrical system	137
			Washing your
	6 Accessories	77			Frame	139
			motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . .	122
	General instructions . . . . .	78	Cleaning sensitive		Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . .	139
	Onboard socket . . . . . . . . .	78	motorcycle parts . . . . . . .	123	Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	140
	Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	79	Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	124	10 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . .	141
	CaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	79	Protective wax		BMW Motorrad
	Flat tire kitOA . . . . . . . . . . . .	82	coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	124	Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	142
	7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . .	85	Storing motorcycle . . . . .	124	BMW Motorrad Service	142
	General instructions	86	Returning motorcycle to		Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
			use	124	BMW Motorcycle Service
	Toolkit	86
					Card - breakdown
	Engine oil	87
					service on the road	143
	General brake system	89
	Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	89

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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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 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.

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 avail-
	able only as a factory
	installed option.
OA	Optional accessories
	BMW optional acces-
	sories can be pur-
	chased and installed
	at your authorized
	BMW Motorrad retail-
	er.

EWS Electronic immobilizer.

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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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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General view, left side

1Adjusting headlight range ( 52)

2Clutch fluid reservoir ( 93)

3Adjuster, spring preload, rear ( 57)

4Seat lock beneath tail light ( 53)

5Adjuster, rear shock absorber ( 58)

6 Onboard socket ( 78)

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General view, right side

1Display for engine oil level ( 87)

2Filling opening of fuel tank ( 71)

3Battery compartment ( 119)

4Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( 91)

5Type plate on rear cross tube

6Vehicle identification number (VIN), on front right side panel

7Brake-fluid reservoir, rear ( 92)

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2	Underneath seat
	1	Helmet holder ( 55)
14	2	Toolkit ( 86)
	3	Filler neck, engine oil
		( 88)

zOverviews

Left handlebar fitting

1INFO button for odometer ( 41), INFO button for onboard computerOE ( 44)

2 ESA buttonOE ( 59)

3Pushbutton, horn

4	Left turn indicator button
	( 52), Hazard warning
	flashers button ( 40)
5	Switch, high-beam head-
	light and headlight flash-
	er ( 50)

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2Handlebar fitting, right

		1	Emergency ON/OFF
			switch ( 48)
	16	2
			Pushbutton, starter
		3	( 66)
			Heated hand grips
	zOverviews		switchOE ( 48)
		4	Right turn indicator
			button ( 53), Hazard
			warning flashers button
			( 40)
		5	Turn indicators off button
			( 53), Hazard warn-

ing flashers off button ( 41)

Instrument cluster

1 Tachometer

2Speedometer

3Warning and indicator lights ( 20)

4Multifunction display ( 20)

5Anti-theft alarm indicator light (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	Side light

zOverviews

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 TPCOE . . . . . . . 28 ABS warning indicators . . . . . . . . 33

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Multifunction display

1Clock ( 43), Area for TPC displaysOE ( 44), Area for oil level informationOE ( 47)

2Area for warning symbols ( 21)

3Area for onboard computer displaysOE ( 44)

4 Gear indicator ( 20)

5Display, coolant temperature ( 21)

6Area for ESA displaysOE ( 59)

7 Odometer display ( 41)

8 Fuel gauge ( 20)

Warning and indicator lights

1Indicator light, left turn indicator

2Indicator light, high-beam headlight

3 Warning light, general

4 Indicator light, neutral

5ABS warning light

6Indicator light, right turn indicator

ABS warning light

In some countries a different display of the ABS warning light is possible.

Possible country-depen- dent versions.

Function indicators

Fuel capacity

The horizontal bars under the gas pump sym-

bol indicated the remaining fuel quantity.

Gear

Engaged gear is indicated.

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
Display		Meaning
Lights up in yel-	EWS! warning	Electronic immobilizer is active
low	appears.	( 24)
Lights up in yel-	Warning FUEL!	Fuel down to reserve ( 24)
low	flashes
Lights up in red	Temperature dis-	Coolant temperature too high
	play flashes	( 24)
Lights up in yel-	Appears	Engine electronics ( 25)
low
Flashes in red	Appears	Engine oil pressure insufficient
		( 25)
	Displayed with	Engine oil level too low ( 26)
	CHECK OIL
	warning
Lights up in red	Appears	Battery charge current insufficient
		( 26)
Lights up in yel-	LAMPR! warning	Rear bulb defective	( 27)
low	appears.
	LAMPF! warning	Front bulb defective	( 27)
	appears.

Display		Meaning
Lights up in yel-	LAMPS! warning	Bulbs defective ( 27)
low	appears.
	Appears	Ice warning ( 27)
	DWALO! warning	Anti-theft alarm battery (OE) weak
	appears	( 28)
Lights up in yel-	DWA! warning	Anti-theft alarm battery (OE) dead
low	appears.	( 28)

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		Electronic	immobilizer is
	3
		active
		General warning light
	24
		lights up in yellow.
		EWS! warning appears.
		The key being used is not au-
	indicators	thorized for starting, or com-
		located on the ignition key.
		munication between the key
		and engine electronics is dis-
		rupted.
		Remove other ignition keys
	zStatus	Use the reserve key.
		Have the defective key re-
		placed, preferably by an
		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 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 ( 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 insufficient engine oil level,

other problems in the engine can lead to the warning on insufficient engine oil pressure.

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3cases can cause engine dam-Continuing to ride in these

age.

	26	If this warning appears, do
		not continue to ride even
		though the engine oil level
		might be correct.
	indicators	Do not continue driving.
		Have the malfunction cor-
		rected as soon as possible
		by a specialized workshop,
		preferably an authorized
		BMW Motorrad retailer.
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		Engine oil level too low
		Oil level symbol is dis-
		play with CHECK OIL
		warning.
		The electronic oil level sensor
		has detected a low engine oil
		level.
		The exact engine oil level can
		only be determined by check-
		ing the oil level indicator. Dur-
		ing the next refueling stop:

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 cut-

ting 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 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 and tail light bulb ( 110)

Front bulb defective

LAMPF! warning appears.

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 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	3
General warning light
lights up in yellow.	27
LAMPS! warning appears.

	A defective bulb places
	your safety at risk be-
	cause it is easier for other	indicators
	users to oversee you and
	your motorcycle.
	Replace defective bulbs as
	soon as possible; always car-
	ry a complete set of spare	Statusz
	defects is present.
	bulbs if possible.
	A combination of several bulb
	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 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 TPCOE

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 TPC. The critical air pressure flashes.

If the critical value is at the limit of the permissible tolerance, the general warning light also lights up in yellow. If