Right Handlebar Controls:
Switch Layout:
The right handlebar switch contains the standard operating controls for the police
motor including starter button, engine emergency STOP switch, as well as optional
heated handlebar grips and optional heated seat.
Siren Activation:
The BMW siren is operated by the
momentary rocker switch with the trumpet
emblem, but only
when the ignition is “ON”.
Pressing the button engages the siren into
wail tone. Each subsequent press of the
button advances to yelp, then hyper-yelp,
then back to wail (California models should
not have hyper-yelp activated). Press and
hold to turn-off siren at any time. For a
quick, momentary activation, simply press
the button and then press and hold again
(double-tap).
Emergency LED Lights:
This momentary rocker
switch with the beacon
emblem controls the
switching of the emergency lights. Pressing
the switch button engages the front and rear
emergency lights. Each subsequent press of
the button advances to rear only emergency
lights, then front only emergency lights. The
pattern repeats with each subsequent press
of the rocker switch. An alternate activation
pattern can be selected (via flasher dip switch #1) of rear only, front & rear, rear
only, front only. Pattern repeats with each subsequent press of the button.
To turn-off the emergency lights, press and hold
. An LED indicator display can
be seen through the back of the right front LED emergency light housing, showing
whether the front and/or rear emergency lights are activated.
California Title 13 Vehicles:
California agency motors should s
et the flasher dip switch #3 to “on” to activate
steady-burn left front emergency warning lights as required by CA Title 13 vehicle
code. Additionally, dealers must program the siren system (via ISPI) to eliminate
hyper-yelp mode which is not allowed by CA Title 13 vehicle code.
LED Emergency Light System Flasher:
The emergency light system controller is located in the rear emergency light
housing. The LIN-bus managed processor contains configurable features.
InterClear® alternate flash pattern selection button
Primary flash pattern selection button
Dip 4
– reprogramming (leave off)
Dip 3
– LH front steady burn (CA Title 13 on)
Dip 2
– Alley light flash w/emergency lights (on)
Dip 1
– Flash pattern group
Flash Patterns - all patterns are alternating (side to side)
1. Single Flash 60*
7. Double Flash 90*
2. Single Flash 90*
8. Double Flash 120*
3. Single Flash 120*
9. Double Flash 150
4. Single Flash 150
10. Double Flash 180
5. Single Flash 180
11. Variable Flash 120*
6. Double Flash 60*
12. Variable Flash 240 (default pattern)
* - Denotes California Title 13 compliant pattern
Tires and Pressures:
The R 1200 RT-P is fitted with tires that meet the California Highway Patrol and Los
Angeles Police Department run-flat protocol. Additionally, the accurate police
speedometer is calibrated for use with these specific tires. Fitting other BMW
approved tires that are of a different specification may alter the accuracy of police
speedometer. Never mount tires that are not approved for use on this model by
BMW.
Front:
120/70 ZR 17 Michelin Pilot Road 4
Rear:
180/55 ZR 17 Michelin Pilot Road 4
Tire Pressures:
Front Tire:
37 PSI
Rear Tire:
42 PSI
Caution:
Check tire condition daily. With the motorcycle on the center stand,
examine the rear tire for nails / debris by spinning wheel with your foot.
Off-Season Storage:
The Rider’s Manual contains recommendations for storage. The motorcycle
electrical system is protected via the General Module Special Function (GMSF),
which eliminates all power to the authority equipment to eliminate all parasitic loads
30 minutes after the ignition is turned-off. Periodic maintenance of the two batteries
is essential. Connecting the BMW battery charger to either accessory power socket
will maintain the health of both AGM sealed batteries.
