BMW Motorrad K 1200 GT Installation and maintenance manual

1
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
Rider’s Manual
K 1200 GT
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dWarning:
This symbol indicates precau-
tions and measures which are
essential in protecting the rider
or other persons from severe or
fatal injury.
eAttention:
Instructions and precautions
specifically intended to prevent
damage to the motorcycle. Dis-
regarding them may render the
warranty invalid.
L 1RWH
Specific instructions on how to
operate, control, adjust or look
after items of equipment on the
motorcycle.
Important notes
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Introduction
i
Welcome to BMW
We congratulate you on your
choice of a motorcycle from
BMW and welcome you to the
community of BMW riders.
Familiarise yourself with your
new motorcycle, so that you
can ride it safely and confidently
in all traffic situations.
To make sure of this, please
read this Rider’s Manual care-
fully before starting to use your
new motorcycle. It contains
important information on how to
operate the controls and how to
make the best possible use of
all the motorcycle’s technical
features.
In addition, it contains useful
hints and information on the
correct equipment for machine
and rider, to ensure maximum
reliability and safety, and advice
on how to maintain the value of
your motorcycle.
If you have any questions con-
cerning your motorcycle, your
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer will gladly provide advice
and assistance.
We hope you enjoy reading this
Rider’s Manual and wish you
many a pleasant, safe journey
on your BMW motorcycle.
Best wishes,
BMW Motorrad
Welcome to BMW
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Introduction
i
General information and
controls
General view, left side ........... 4
General view, right side......... 5
Cockpit ................................. 6
Telltale and warning
lights ..................................7-8
Hazard warning flashers ........ 9
Ignition switch and steering
lock ................................10-11
Left handlebar fitting ........... 12
Right handlebar fitting ......... 13
Cruise control ................14-17
Adjusting footrest
plate...............................18-19
Seat ...............................20-21
Adjusting windscreen .......... 22
System case ..................23-25
Safety check
Checklist........................26-27
Engine oil ....................... 28-29
Fuel................................ 30-31
Handlebar levers ............ 32-33
Brake system
- general ........................ 34-35
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS ......... 36-39
Coolant level ..................40-41
Clutch ................................. 42
Spring preload .................... 43
Shock-absorber
adjustment .......................... 44
Wheels........................... 45-46
Accessories and tyres......... 47
Loads............................. 48-49
Lights.............................50-53
Contents
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Introduction
i
Starting – Riding – Parking
First time out ................. 54-55
Important notes ............. 56-57
Side stand ..................... 58-59
Main (centre) stand........ 60-61
Running in ..................... 62-63
Before you start...................64
Starting ...............................65
Telltale and warning
lights ............................. 66-67
Riding, gear shifts.......... 68-69
Brake system
- general........................ 70-71
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS......... 72-78
BMW Integral ABS
- troubleshooting chart .......79
Arrive safely
Arrive safely....................80-81
Service worldwide ............... 82
Environmental protection .... 83
BMW rider’s equipment....... 84
BMW motorcycle
accessories......................... 85
Training means extra
safety .................................. 86
Concluding thoughts........... 87
Contents
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General information and controls
1
General view, left side
1Hand protector, left
2Reservoir for clutch
hydraulic fluid (b42)
3Fuel filler cap (b30)
4Leg protector, left
5Fuse box
6Storage compartment for
– toolkit
– repair kit for tubeless tyres
7Seat lock (b20)
8System case, left (b23)
9Adjusting knob for spring
preload, rear suspension
(b43)
10 Lifting handle (b60-61)
11 Power socket, 12 V,
for connecting additional
equipment – up to max. 5 A
12 Spark plugs
(bMaintenance Instructions,
Chapter 2)
( ) Number in parentheses
bpage number for description
126
5
4
37
12 11 10 9 8
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General information and controls
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General view, right side
13 Luggage rack
14 Brake-fluid reservoir for
front brake (b38)
15 Windscreen, electrically
adjustable (b22)
16 Hand protector, right
17 Engine oil filler neck
(b29)
18 Oil level sight glass, engine
(b29)
19 Leg protector, right
20 VIN
21 Rear suspension strut,
shock-absorber adjuster
(b44)
22 Brake-fluid reservoir for rear
brake (b39)
23 System case, right (b23)
24 Type plate
( ) Number in parentheses
b page number for description
13 14 15 16
24
23 21 20 19 18 17
22
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General information and controls
1
1Fuel gauge (b30)
2Trip meter reset knob
3Speedometer
4Odometer
5Trip meter
6Revolution counter (b62)
7Coolant temperature gauge
AEngine cold
BEngine at normal oper-
ating temperature
CEngine overheated
(b67)
8Telltale and warning lights
(b7, 8)
9Ignition switch and steering
lock (b10, 11)
( ) Number in parentheses
bpage number for description
Cockpit
CA
1 2 3 4 567
9 8
B
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General information and controls
1
1Telltale light, left turn indica-
tor repeater green s
2Warning light ABS
red l(b66)
3Warning light, general
red e(b66)
4Telltale light, neutral telltale
light green k(b64)
5Telltale light, cruise control
yellow OE (b14-17)
OE Optional extra
*ndepending on national-market
specification
6Telltale light, right turn indi-
cator repeater green t
7Clock
Adjust by pressing with a
ball-point pen or similar
object at point A(hours) or
point B(minutes)
8Gear indicator
( ) Number in parentheses
bpage number for description
Telltale and warning lights
78
6A 1 4 B 2* 35
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General information and controls
1
Telltale and warning lights
1Warning light, coolant tem-
perature jred (b40, 67)
2Warning light, battery
charge current red r
(b67)
3Telltale light, high-beam
headlight blue q
4Warning light, engine oil
pressure red p (b29, 66)
5Warning light, fuel level/
when approx. 4 litres
(0.9 gal) left in tank yellow m
(b31, 66)
( ) Number in parentheses
bpage number for description
3 4 51 2
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