Lower the rear of the seat and
engage the seat in the latching
mechanism.
Windshield
Adjusting windshield
Switch on the ignition.
When you pull away the wind-
screen automatically returns to
the position it was in before the
ignition was switched off.
Press button
1
at top to raise
windshield.
Press button
1
at bottom to
lower windshield.
Switch off ignition.
The windshield automatically
moves to the bottom limit posi-
tion.
If the windscreen encounters
resistance before it reaches
its limit position the pressure-
sensitive finger guard system
goes active. The windscreen
is stopped and raised slightly.
After a delay of a few seconds
the windscreen again attempts
to move to the bottom limit
position.
There is no guarantee that the
pressure-sensitive finger guard
system will function correctly if a
windscreen that does not have
BMW approval is installed.
Under these circumstances:
Before switching off the igni-
tion, check that there is nothing
obstructing the windshield.
Wind deflection wing
Adjusting slipstream
deflectors
WARNING
Adjusting the slipstream de-
flectors while driving.
Accident hazard
Do not attempt to adjust the
slipstream deflectors unless the
motorcycle is at a standstill.
Turn slipstream deflector
1
in
or out to adjust the airflow for
the rider. In this process, note
the outer limit stop.
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Summary of Contents for K1600GTL
Page 1: ...Rider s Manual US Model K1600GTL BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine ...
Page 10: ...1 8 z General instructions ...
Page 12: ...2 10 z Overviews ...
Page 14: ...2 12 z Overviews ...
Page 27: ...tion can occur if the battery was disconnected 3 25 z Displays ...
Page 46: ...Tires 84 4 44 z Operation ...
Page 88: ...4 86 z Operation ...
Page 152: ...8 150 z Maintenance ...
Page 175: ...11 173 z Service ...
Page 176: ...11 174 z Service ...
Page 185: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 183 z Service ...
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Page 203: ...13 201 z Index ...