
Hook in retaining hoop at bot-
tom, push over battery and in-
stall screw
3
.
An incorrect installation se-
quence increases the risk
of short-circuiting.
Always observe the proper se-
quence.
Never install the battery without
the protective cap.
First install positive battery ca-
ble.
Place protective cap
1
on bat-
tery positive terminal.
Then install the negative bat-
tery cable
2
.
If the motorcycle was dis-
connected from the bat-
tery for a longer time, the current
date must be entered in the in-
strument cluster to ensure the
proper operation of the service
display.
Consult a certified workshop,
preferably an authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer, for setting of
the date.
Installing seat (
60).
Setting clock (
8
118
z
Maintenance
Summary of Contents for R 1200 R 2010
Page 1: ...BMW Motorrad Rider s Manual US Model R 1200 R The Ultimate Riding Machine ...
Page 10: ...1 8 z General instructions ...
Page 12: ...2 10 z Overviews ...
Page 14: ...2 12 z Overviews ...
Page 16: ...2 14 z Overviews ...
Page 21: ...Headlight 1 Low beam headlight 2 High beam headlight 3 Parking lights 2 19 z Overviews ...
Page 22: ...2 20 z Overviews ...
Page 42: ...3 40 z Status indicators ...
Page 82: ...6 80 z Technology in detail ...
Page 89: ...Turn key in Topcase lock into LOCK position and remove 7 87 z Accessories ...
Page 90: ...7 88 z Accessories ...
Page 141: ...Riding specifications Top speed 124 mph 200 km h 10 139 z Technical data ...
Page 142: ...10 140 z Technical data ...
Page 153: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 151 z Service ...