
Welcome to BMW
Congratulations on choosing a
motorcycle from BMW Motorrad
and welcome to the community
of BMW motorcycle owners and
riders. Familiarize yourself with
your new motorcycle so that you
can ride it safely and confidently
in all highway traffic situations.
About this Rider's Manual
Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new BMW. It contains im-
portant information on how to
operate the controls and how to
get the most benefit from your
BMW's advanced technical fea-
tures.
In addition, it contains information
on maintenance and care to help
you maintain your motorcycle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
Documentation confirming per-
formance of scheduled mainte-
nance is a precondition for gen-
erous handling of out-of-warranty
claims and goodwill warranty
treatment.
Should you want to sell your
BMW one day, please also re-
member to turn over the Ride's
Manual to the new owner. it is
an important part of your motor-
cycle.
Suggestions and complaints
If you have any questions con-
cerning your motorcycle, your au-
thorized BMW Motorrad retailer
is always happy to provide advice
and assistance.
We wish you many miles of safe
and enjoyable riding on your
BMW
BMW Motorrad.
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Summary of Contents for R 1200GS Adventure
Page 1: ...Rider s Manual US Model R1200GS BMW Motorrad...
Page 10: ...from the information illustrations and descriptions in this manual 1 8 z General instructions...
Page 12: ...2 10 z Overviews...
Page 14: ...2 12 z Overviews...
Page 50: ...3 48 z Displays...
Page 98: ...5 96 z Setting...
Page 118: ...6 116 z Riding...
Page 165: ...Make sure that the hook 5 has engaged Installing battery cover 160 8 163 z Maintenance...
Page 166: ...8 164 z Maintenance...
Page 188: ...10 186 z Care...
Page 208: ...11 206 z Technical data...
Page 213: ...12 211 z Service...
Page 214: ...12 212 z Service...
Page 231: ...Work performed at km Date 12 229 z Service...
Page 232: ...12 230 z Service...
Page 245: ...14 243 z Index...