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Returning to use

Returning to use

• If necessary, remove protec-

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Rider's Manual, Chapter 2)

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20LTbku7.book  Seite 67  Montag, 4. Juli 2005  9:27 09

Summary of Contents for MOTORRAD K 1200 LT

Page 1: ...ial damage due to repairs or ser vice work performed by other than BMW authorized work shops Consequently we advise you to have service and maintenance performed by your authorized BMW motorcycle reta...

Page 2: ...t has not approved BMW cannot assess every sin gle product of outside origin in order to decide whether it can be used on or with a BMW vehi cle without constituting a safety risk Nor is approval by a...

Page 3: ...ervices performed may be dependent on the vehicle owner and the mileage driven Your BMW Motorrad dealer confirms that the service has been performed and enters the date for the next service For driver...

Page 4: ...ce work BMW Pre Delivery Check Conducted on Stamp Signature BMW Running in Check Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature 20LT0...

Page 5: ...Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odomet...

Page 6: ...Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odomet...

Page 7: ...Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odomet...

Page 8: ...Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odomet...

Page 9: ...Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odomet...

Page 10: ...Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odomet...

Page 11: ...Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odome...

Page 12: ...his table is intended as proof of maintenance warranty and repair work the installed optional accessories and any special campaign recall work carried out Work carried out Odometer reading Date 20LT01...

Page 13: ...1 13 BMW Service Confirmation of service Work carried out Odometer reading Date 20LT01u7 fm Seite 13 Montag 21 Mai 2007 3 49 15...

Page 14: ...switched off For great er safety disconnect and in sulate the negative battery lead If you intend to perform the maintenance and general care work described in the following section yourself you must...

Page 15: ...technical condition Remember the safety and reli ability of your motorcycle are the most important consider ations You should therefore not attempt any complex repair or maintenance tasks Keep to the...

Page 16: ...he result of extensive experi mental and testing work Tampering with the control unit of the engine manage ment system represents an increased safety risk for the rider Manipulation of the control uni...

Page 17: ...our authorized BMW motorcy cle retailer will gladly advise you on technical requirements the manufacturer s recommenda tions and the overall benefit likely to be obtained Genuine BMW parts For reasons...

Page 18: ...position Rider s Manual b Chapter 3 Side stand extended and gear engaged Select neutral or fold side stand and pull up clutch lever Rider s Manual b Chapter 3 Gear engaged clutch not disengaged Select...

Page 19: ...ctive spark plug Replace Spark plug leads or caps wet Dry Insufficient battery charge Recharge battery b 56 It is advisable to have other faults not described on pages 14 67 attended to by a BMW certi...

Page 20: ...irm flat surface Make sure that the motorcy cle is standing firmly and can not topple forward or to either side Removing front mudguard Remove one securing screw 1 on each side Remove two securing scr...

Page 21: ...ABS sensor cable the ABS sensor ring and the ABS sensor Remove two screws 4 for left and right brake calipers 5 Push the brake pads back a little by lightly rocking the brake calipers Carefully lift o...

Page 22: ...t wheel with front wheel stand BMW spe cial tool No 36 3 970 or a suitable auxiliary stand and support if necessary Make sure that the auxiliary stand is set to the correct width and height Slacken ax...

Page 23: ...earing cap 9 and spacing bushing 10 Mark the installed position on the tire or ABS sensor ring or note the direction of rotation arrow if it is marked on the tire Roll the front wheel forward and out...

Page 24: ...bearings Do not damage the ABS sensor cable the ABS sensor ring and the ABS sensor Note arrow on tire indicating correct direction of rotation Roll the front wheel in between the fork stanchions Clean...

Page 25: ...Compress the front forks firmly several times Tighten axle bolt 6 to the specified tightening torque insert a screwdriver through hole A in quick release axle 8 and prevent it from turning Tighten ax...

Page 26: ...torque XTightening torque Brake caliper screws 4 30 Nm Motorcycle with BMW Inte gral ABS Once assembly work on the brake calipers has been completed the brake lever has to be operat ed after the igni...

Page 27: ...position front mudguard 3 at forks and fork bridge Install two securing screws 2 to secure the mudguard to the fork bridge Install one securing screw 1 to secure the mudguard to each fork leg Carefull...

Page 28: ...take out the contents of the topcase and the left and right cases Allow the ex haust system to cool down Do not sit on the motorcycle Removing license plate carrier Remove two securing screws 1 from...

Page 29: ...e ABS sensor Remove the four wheel studs 3 with taper rings 4 Remove central screw 7 with taper ring 6 Pull the rear wheel off the cen tering spigot and set it down Remove spacing washer 5 from the wh...

Page 30: ...en installing Check that the wheel center ing spigot and the contact faces of wheel hub and spac ing washer 5 are free of grease Roll the rear wheel into the wheel arch from the rear Push spacing wash...

Page 31: ...ghten central screw 6 to its specified torque Tighten the four wheel studs 4 in diagonally opposite sequence to the specified torque Always have the tightening torques checked by a BMW certified works...

Page 32: ...o the brake caliper and possible diffi culty when assembling do not operate the handbrake lever or footbrake pedal with the brake caliper removed Removing brake caliper Place the motorcycle on its cen...

Page 33: ...ines brake disk brake pads or the wheel when installing Do not damage the ABS sensor cable the ABS sensor ring and the ABS sensor Carefully slip brake caliper 3 over the brake disk Make sure that brac...

Page 34: ...workshop preferably an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer XTightening torque Fitted screw 1 40 Nm Brake caliper screw 2 40 Nm Motorcycle with BMW Inte gral ABS Once assembly work on the brake caliper...

Page 35: ...its center stand making sure that the surface is level and firm Visually inspect both brake pads and the brake caliper and make sure that they all bear the same color mark 2 Visually check brake pad...

Page 36: ...le re tailer Place the motorcycle on its center stand making sure that the surface is level and firm Remove the brake caliper b 32 Check measure brake pad thickness A without the pad backplate Minimum...

Page 37: ...k on the electrical system only when the circuit has been interrupted ignition and lights switched off For greater safety disconnect and insulate the negative bat tery lead When the engine is running...

Page 38: ...ear light bulbs The outer rear lights also act as brake lights and the center rear light as a number plate light If any of these bulbs should fail you may have problems in see ing and being seen You s...

Page 39: ...retailer OE Optional equipment The service life of xenon bulbs is considerably longer than that of other light bulbs Should the xenon bulb nevertheless fail Lower high beam headlights by turning screw...

Page 40: ...re changing a bulb Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your fingers Use a clean dry cloth to hold the bulbs when inserting them Place the motorcycle on its main stand on a firm flat sur face Push...

Page 41: ...a new H7 bulb Tab B must point upward Engage spring clips 4 at top and bottom in retainers A Seat plug housing 3 on bulb connections Insert cover 2 with wording TOP facing upward Pull clip 1 up until...

Page 42: ...fingers Use a clean dry cloth to hold the bulbs when inserting them Place the motorcycle on its main stand on a firm flat sur face Turn the bulb holder counter clockwise and remove it Disconnect bulb...

Page 43: ...older 2 down out of guard OE Optional equipment Pull protective cap 3 off bulb housing Push bulb 4 into its socket turn it counter clockwise and remove Installation is the reverse of the removal proce...

Page 44: ...he glass of new bulbs with your fingers Use a clean dry cloth to hold the bulbs when inserting them Place the motorcycle on its main stand on a firm flat sur face Remove securing screw 1 Carefully rem...

Page 45: ...ew bulb 3 in bulb holder 4 by turning the bulb counter clockwise Engage bulb holder 4 in turn indicator cover 2 by turning the bulb holder clockwise Carefully insert turn indicator cover 2 arrow Tight...

Page 46: ...with your fingers Use a clean dry cloth to hold the bulbs when inserting them Place the motorcycle on its main stand on a firm flat surface Open the left and right cases Take out screw 1 at left and r...

Page 47: ...stallation is the reverse of the removal procedure Do not damage the wiring har ness Insert left and right screws 1 parallel to the edge of the fairing and tighten without exerting un due force 20LTbk...

Page 48: ...or changing the bulbs for turn indicator 1 brake light 2 rear light 2 and 3 and license plate light 3 is analo gous Remove the rear light b 46 Turn bulb holder 4 clockwise and remove Turn bulb 5 count...

Page 49: ...ur fingers Use a clean dry cloth to hold the bulbs when inserting them Pry out the bulb housing from groove 1 Press bulb 2 into its socket turn it counter clockwise and remove Installation is the reve...

Page 50: ...hem Open the topcase b Rider s Manual Chapter 2 Carefully pry out bulb housing 1 Take care when prying out the bulb housing in order to avoid scratching the lid of the top case Press bulb 2 into its s...

Page 51: ...removing and installing the right parking light bulb is analogous to that for the left bulb Place the motorcycle on its main stand on a firm flat sur face Turn bulb holder 1 counter clockwise and pul...

Page 52: ...ft 7 5 A 7 Parking light tail light with ABS 4 A 8 Heated handlebar grips 4 A Fuse box 2 1 Cruise control systemOE 10 A 2 Not used 3 Diagnosis plug injection valves fuel pump oxygen sensor 10 A 4 Horn...

Page 53: ...oolkit Use only fuses of the specified rating and type Squeeze clips 3 together and remove the cover of the fuse box Use the puller to remove the blown fuse from its socket Insert a new fuse of the co...

Page 54: ...maging the control units Do not use proprietary start assist sprays or other products to start the engine If the motor cycle s battery charge level is low you can start the engine of your motorcycle w...

Page 55: ...e duration of the jump start procedure Start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery in the usual way if the engine refuses to start wait a few minutes before repeating the attempt Allow...

Page 56: ...tery clean and dry Do not attempt to open the battery Do not attempt to add the battery with water Use only electronically con trolled battery chargers with a limit voltage of 14 4 V to charge the ba...

Page 57: ...to storage Batteries that are not in use must be stored in a cool place Do not store a dis charged battery If the battery is in storage for an extended period of time recharge it at regular intervals...

Page 58: ...cle on its main stand on a firm flat surface Open the front seat b Rider s Manual Chapter 1 Disconnect negative battery lead 1 and swing it away from the negative post of the bat tery or insulate it O...

Page 59: ...two screws 5 from battery retainer 6 Lift out battery retainer 6 Lift out the battery Installing the battery Make sure that the brake hos es are correctly positioned Battery 2 6 1 5 20LTbku7 book Sei...

Page 60: ...e lead 1 Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure Close the front seat b Rider s Manual Chapter 1 Disconnecting the battery de letes all entries e g faults set tings stored in the memory o...

Page 61: ...d installing the antenna Using special wrench turn antenna in direction A and remove Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure Using the special wrench carefully tighten the antenna A 20LTb...

Page 62: ...y rele vant parts remain in full working order Do not use aggressive or pene trating cleaning agents or sol vents as they would cause damage to rubber and plastic parts Do not use a steam jet or high...

Page 63: ...Cleaning and Care Set Do not use solvents or clean ing products on the instru ment group switches or windshield Clean the seat with water or a soapy water solution Do not use solvents cleaning prod u...

Page 64: ...x based corrosion proofing product to chrome plated parts Coat polish fairing elements with a recommended wax after cleaning and drying Cleaning windshield and fins Remove dirt and dead insects with a...

Page 65: ...nstructions and safety precautions The color is indicated on the label on the rear frame Have more extensive paint damage repaired by your au thorized BMW motorcycle re tailer Care of muffler Changes...

Page 66: ...t the engine in such a way that both wheels are clear of the ground Do not damage the fairing and exhaust pipe when support ing the motorcycle Place the motorcycle with engine guard on a suitable supp...

Page 67: ...e protec tive wax coating Clean the motorcycle b 62 Install a charged battery b 59 Check correct tire pressures b Rider s Manual Chapter 2 Check brakes b Rider s Manual Chapter 2 Run all safety checks...

Page 68: ...at engine speed 8 000 rpm 8 000 rpm Max torque 119 Nm 118 Nm at engine speed 5 250 rpm 5 250 rpm Permissible engine speeds Maximum 8 500 rpm Idle speed 950 rpm Bore stroke 2 78 2 95 in 70 5 75 mm Comp...

Page 69: ...gear 3 85 2nd gear 3 098 3rd gear 2 393 4th gear 1 827 5th gear 1 523 Reverse 115 7 Secondary drive from transmission to rear wheel By shaft protected within hollow swinging arm of Paralever rear sus...

Page 70: ...On rear frame bottom right b Rider s Manual Chapter 1 Front brake Hydraulically operated twin disk brake with 4 piston fixed calipers angular wear compensation and floating stainless steel brake disk...

Page 71: ...on Gas filled spring strut no provi sion for adjustment Spring travel bump 1 85 in 47 mm Spring travel rebound 2 17 in 55 mm Total travel 4 02 in 102 mm Fixed tube diameter 1 38 in 35 mm Rear suspensi...

Page 72: ...mm Rear wheel 0 12 in 3 mm Comply with local legal require ments concerning minimum tread depth Tire pressures tires cold One up Front 2 50 bar 36 3 psi Rear 2 90 bar 42 1 psi Two up Front 2 50 bar 3...

Page 73: ...r cycle retailer or by visiting www bmw motorrad com on the Internet Front wheel rim Angled rim shoulder and double tire retaining hump Size and designation 3 50 x 17 MT H2 Tire size 120 70 17 TUBELES...

Page 74: ...ecial Oils are approved individually by BMW AG and avail able from your authorized BMW motorcycle retailer All engine oils supplied by BMW are subject to regular BMW quality assurance checks BMW does...

Page 75: ...to lower edge of filler neck Rear wheel drive 0 26 quart 0 25 l Viscosity class Castrol EPX 90 or SAE 90 API Type of fuel Super premium unleaded fuel to DIN 51 607 standard minimum octane number 95 R...

Page 76: ...4 We recommend BMW brake fluids Use only new brake fluid to DOT 4 specification Battery 12 V 19 Ah gel battery maintenance free Spark plugs Approved makes types Bosch XR7 LDC Electrode gap no adjustme...

Page 77: ...Standard designation P 25 2 Flashing turn indicators DIN 72 601 12 V 21 W Standard designation P 25 1 Other warning lights indicator lights and instrument lighting ABS warning light LED lights Genera...

Page 78: ...CE model 56 9 in 1 445 mm Seat height at wet weight without rider 30 3 31 1 in 770 790 mm 2 position adjustment Wheelbase at wet weight 64 6 in 1 640 mm Ground clearance at wet weight 4 3 in 110 mm in...

Page 79: ...1 2 km h Power weight ratio ready for road rider 187 lbs 85 kg 12 3 lbs kW 5 6 kg kW at gross weight limit 15 6 lbs kW 7 1 kg kW Ride past noise level to 97 24 9 EC 79 dB A Coefficient of drag cd x A...

Page 80: ...brake 36 Brakes Brake fluid 76 Minimum brake pad thickness 35 Technical data 70 Wear indicating mark 35 Bulbs Changing Brake light 48 Front turn indicators 44 High beam headlight 42 Low beam headligh...

Page 81: ...73 Front wheel stand 22 25 Fuel Consumption 68 Type 75 Fuels and lubricants 74 Fuses Assignment 52 Ratings 76 Replacing 53 G General instructions 14 Generator 77 Genuine BMW parts and accessories 17...

Page 82: ...pressure cleaning equipment 62 Steering lock angle 72 Storing the motorcycle 66 Suspension travel 71 T Technical data from page 68 Dimensions and weights 78 Electrical system 77 Engine 68 Frame and su...

Page 83: ...chart 18 Troubleshooting engine 18 Type plate 70 W Weights 78 Wet weight 78 Wheel loads 78 Wheel location 71 Wheel suspension technical data 71 Wheelbase 78 Wheels Technical data 73 Index 20LTbku7SIX...

Page 84: ...torcycle data Model Frame No Color No First registered on Registration No Retailer data Person to contact for Service work Ms Mr Tel No Retailer s address with telephone No company stamp 20LTbku7SIX f...

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