BMW K 1100 LT 1995 Installation and maintenance manual

Reporting
Safety
Defects!
If
you
believe
your
vehicle
has
a
defect
which
could
cause
a
crash
or
could
cause
injury
or
death,
you
should
immediately
inform
the
National
Highway
Traffic
Safety
Administration
(NHTSA)
in
addition
to
notifying
BMW
of
North
America,
Inc.,
PO.
Box
1227,
Westwood,
New
Jersey
07675-1227,
Telephone
(201)
307-4000.
If
NHTSA
receives
similar
complaints,
it
may
open
an
investigation,
and
if
it
finds
that
a
safety
defect
exists
in
a
group
of
vehicles,
it
may
order
a
recall
and
remedy
campaign.
However,
NHTSA
cannot
become
involved
in
individal
problems
between
you,
your
dealer,
or
BMW
of
North
America,
Inc.
To
contact
NHTSA,
you
may
either
call
the
Auto
Safety
Hotline
toll-free
at
1-800-424-9393
(or
366-0123
in
Washington,
DC
area)
or
write
to:
NHTSA,
US
Department
of
Transportation,
Wash-
ington,
DC
20590.
You
can
also
obtain
other
information
about
motor
vehicle
safety
from
the
Hot-
line.

Rider’s Manual /
US Models
K 1100 LT
K 1100 RS
BMW AG Motorcycle Division

Important Notice
Your
BMW
motorcycle
conforms
to
all
applicable
U.S.
Federal
Motor
Vehicle
Safety
Standards
and
U.S.
Environmental
Protec-
tion
Agency
Regulations
effective
on
the
date
of
manufacture,
This
motorcycle
has
been
designed
for
use
in
a
prudent
and
reasonable
manner
by
a
qualified
operator.
It
is
intended
for
on-road
use
as
a
vehicle
only.
Operation
in
forest,
bush
or
grass
covered
areas
may
be
illegal.
Obey
local
laws
and
regula-
tions.
Whether
you
are
a
novice
or
an
experienced
rider,
become
familiar
with
this
Rider’s
Manual
before
you
ride
the
motorcycle.
Pay
special
attention
to
passages
which
are
preceded
by
the
following
expressions:
Warning
—
marks
the
possibility
of
danger
for
the
operator
or
another
person, unless
instructions
are
followed.
Caution
—
marks
the
possibility
of
damage
to
the
motorcycle
or
parts
thereof,
unless
instructions
are
followed.
Note
—
marks
recommendations
which
are
useful
or
vital
for
proper
use
or
maintenance
of
your
motorcycle.
It
is
recommended
that
maintenance
be
performed
by
an
authorized
BMW
dealer
using
Original
BMW
parts.
Maintenance,
replacement
or
repair
of
the
emission
control
devices
or
systems
may
be
performed,
at
your
expense,
by
any
motorcycle
repair
establishment
or
individual
using
any
motorcycle
part
which
is
certified
under
those
regula-
tions
without voiding
the
warranty.
In
the
interests
of
continuing
technical
development,
we
reserve
the
right
to
modify
designs,
equipment
and
accesso-
ries.
Dimensions,
weights
and
performance
data
are
listed
at
generally
accepted
tolerances.
Errors
and
omissions
excepted.
Please
note
that
any
discrepancies
between
your
motorcycle
and
the
details
given
in
this
book
may
be
due
to
the
equipment
specification
offered
on
a
particular
model
or
the
version
offered
in
another
country.
No
claims
based
on
data
statements,
de-
scriptions
or
illustrations
from
this
book
will
be
entertained.
Errors and omissions excepted.
© 1995 BMW AG Motorcycle Division
Not to be reproduced wholly or in part without the written permission of
BMW AG Motorcycle Division
Technical Service Department.
Printed in the Federal Republic of Germany.

Dear motorcyclist and
BMW enthusiast,
We congratulate you on choosing a BMW motorcycle and welcome you to the group of BMW
riders.
Safety is a prime consideration in motorcycling. The better acquainted you are with the motor-
cycle, the more comfortable you will feel in road traffic.
That is why we ask you to please spare a little time now to read this Rider’s Manual thoroughly
before you start riding. It contains important information on operating your motorcycle to enable
you to fully appreciate your BMW . You will also find helpful information regarding care and main-
tenance to ensure that your BMW motorcycle is always in proper operating condition to help
ensure maximum road safety and retention of it’s value.
In conclusion, we wish you and those who ride with you many an enjoyable journey.
Yours sincerely,
BMW AG Motorcycle Division

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Please
Note:
Important
Safety
Information!
For
your
personal
safety,
BMW
of
North
America,
Inc.
(“BMW
NA”)
recommends
that
you
use
only
parts
and
accessories
approved
by
BMW
NA.
By
using
Original
BMW
Parts
and
Accessories
tested
and
approved
by
BMW,
you can
enjoy
the
assurance
of
knowing
that
these
products
have
been
certified
after
appropriate
testing
as
suit-
able
for
use
on,
or
in
conjunction
with,
your
BMW
motorcycle.
BMW
NA
assumes
full
responsi-
bility
for
these
products
when
used
as
directed.
BMW
NA
assumes
no
liability
whatsoever
for
parts
and
accessories
which
it
has
not
ap-
proved.
When
you
use
such
non-approved
products
on
your
BMW
motorcycle,you
do
so
at
your
own
risk.
BMW
NA
is
unable
to
determine
whether
each
after-market
part
and
accessory
can
be
used
without
representing
a
risk
of
injury
or
death
to
you
and/or
your
passenger.
Original
BMW
Parts,
BMW
Accessories
and
other
products
approved
by
BMW
NA
,
together
with
competent
advise
on
all
matters
concerning
them,
can
be
obtained
from
any
authorized
BMW
motorcycle
dealer.

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Starting - Riding - Parking
Care and maintenance
Specifications
Alphabetical index

Operating
instructions
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Where is everything?
—
General
views
of
motorcycle
(8-11)
How does it work?
—
Ignition
and
steering
lock
(12)
—
LCD-Digital
clock
(12)
—
Left
instrument
unit
(13)
—
Central
instrument
unit
(13)
—
Right
instrument
unit
(13)
— Fuel gauge (14)
—
Temperature
gauge
(14)
—
Left
handlebar
controls
(15)
—
Right
handlebar
controls
(15)
—
Self-cancelling
turn-signals
(15)
—
Hazard
warning
flashers
(16)
—
Heated
handlebar
grips
(16)
—
Adjusting
windshield
(17)
— Power sockets (17)
— Reading lamp (17)
— Radio (18)
— Storage space (18)
—
Opening/Detaching
the
Topcase
(19)
—
Releasing
dualseat
lock
(19)
—
Anti-lock
braking
system
(ABS)
(20-23)
()
Figures
in
brackets
=»
Pageon
which
item
is
described.

Where is everything?
1 Lefthand handlebar controls (15)
2 Fuel filler cap (28)
3 Electrical socket (17)
4 Fuses (60) 7
5 Grab handle (44)
(For placing motorcycle on stand)
6 Dualseatlock release/ helmet holder (19)
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Instrument unit (13)
Gear change pedal (43)
Case holder
Figures in brackets
= Page on which item is described

Where is everything?
1 Storage compartment (19)
2 Spring strut adjuster (34)
3 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
4 Brake fluid reservoir, rear wheel brake (30)
5 Righthand handlebar controls (15)
6 Brake fluid reservoir, front wheel brake (30)
7
8
9
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Brake pedal (32)
Oil level check window (27)
Storage compartment, tool kit (48)
Figures in brackets
= Pageon which item is described

12
How does it work?
Operating instructions
Keys to motorcycle
The ignition, fuel filler and storage compart-
ments have identical locks.
1 folding head master key and 2 rigid head
spare keys are supplied,
Aself adhesive label bearing the key number
is also supplied. Keep it in a safe place.
Ignition and steering lock
0 Ignition off.
Steering locked.
Key can be withdrawn.
1 Ignition off.
Steering unlocked
Key can be withdrawn
2 Onposition.
Ignition and all other equipment can be
operated, automatic switch-on of head-
light and taillight.
Key can not be removed.
3 Parking lights on.
Key can be withdrawn,
Steering locked.
Note
Do not leave the parking lights on for
more than a short period. Ensure thatthe
battery is always properly charged.
LCD Digital clock
Setting to correct time
e Use a ballpoint pen tip or similar item to
press in the appropriate button (h/min).
h For setting hours.
min For setting minutes.

Left instrument unit
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wn
— a Speedometer
Odometer
Knob for resetting trip odometer
Trip odometer
ABS warning light
Red (see page 22)
Fuel level warning light
Red if approximately 1.3 U.S. gal.
(5 liters) of fuel in tank
Note
Telitale and warning lights should come on in ignition switch position 2 prior to starting engine.
Central instrument unit
1
2
Turn-signal telltale
Green
High beam telltale
Blue
Rear light monitor and ABS telltale
Red (see page 40)
Neutral/gearbox telltale
Green
LCD Digital clock
Setting (see page 12)
Right instrument unit
1
2
3
Tachometer
Digital gear display
Engine oil pressure warning light
Red (see page 27)
Alternator warning light
Red (see page 40)
Coolant temperature warning light
Red (see page 40)
ABS warning light
Red (see page 22)

K 1100 LT
Auxiliary instruments,
1 Fuel gauge
2 Temperature gauge
K 1100 LT
Fuel gauge
Fuel tank capacity:
19,5 liters (5,2 gal) fuel.
Note
The fuel gauge only functions when the
ignition is switched on. (see page 28)
K 1100 LT
Temperature gauge
1 Engine cold (blue area)
2 Engine at operating temperature
3 Engine overheating (red area)
(see page 40)

Left handlebar controls
1
2
Choke control for cold start (see page 42)
Headlight dipswitch:
=D. up position:
main (high) beam
ZD Center position:
low (dipped) beam
=D Down position:
headlight flashing
(switch returns to center position auto-
matically)
Horn control
Left turn-signal switch
Pressed:
Left turn-signal flashes
Rocker switch for electric windshield
adjuster (1996 model year)
Right handlebar controls
Ignition kill switch
Center position:
All electrical circuits energized when igni-
tion on
Starter pushbutton
Right turn-signal switch
Pressed:
Right turn-signal flashes
Turn-signal cancel switch
Pressed:
Left/right turn-signal off
15
Self cancelling turn-signals
The left or right turn indicator are can-
celled automatically after a certain time or
distance if this not done by pressing
switch “4”;
After approximately 10 seconds at road
speeds — above approximately 30 miles
per hour (50 km/h)
After approximately 690 ft (210 m) in local
or slow-moving traffic.

K 1100 RS
K 1100 LT
Operating the hazard warning ABS switch
flashers
@ Switch on ignition. ABS cancel button (2).
@ Operate switch (1); See ABS operating instructions for function,
— Hazard warning flashers come on. (see page 22).
@ Switch off ignition.
— Hazard warning flashers remain on.
Switching off hazard warning flashers
e Operate switch (1) for hazard warning
flashers.
Note
When the ignition is switched off, the
hazard warning flashers cannot be
switched on.
Only leave the hazard warning flashers
on fora limited period of time. Note bat-
tery charge.
Switching on heated handlebar
grips
(optional extra)
@ Switch on ignition.
@ Operate rocker switch (3):
1st stage (B) 50% heat output.
2nd stage (A) 100 % heat output.

K 1100 LT
Adjusting windshield
(modelljahr 94)
@ Switch on ignition.
e Press switch (1).
— Windshield (2) is raised or lowered.
Caution
Do not adjust the windshield while rid-
ing. The windshield may only be ad-
justed when the motorcycle is station-
ary.
K 1400 LT
Adjusting windshield
(1996 model year)
@ Switch on ignition.
e@ Press switch (1).
— Windshield (2) is raised or lowered,
17

Power sockets
Plug sockets for auxiliary equipment
1 K 1100 LT: Power socket next to ignition/
steering lock.
2
Power
socket
in
ignition
coil
holder
on
the
left,
beneath
the
battery
cover.
— Protected by 15 A fuse, location 4.
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Reading lamp
1 Reading lamp
2 Reading lamp switch
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K 1100 LT
Radio
@ Turn ignition key to "ON" or ”R".
@ Switch on Radio
See seperate radio operating instruc-
tions, located in document pouch.
Caution
Operation
of
the
radio
must
not
be
al-
lowed
to
distract
or
disturb
either
the
rider
or
other
road
users
in
any
way
which
could
create
a
traffic
hazard
or
cause
obstruction.
Note
Radio
anti-theft
code
must
be
reset
if
bat-
tery
is
disconnected.

Storage compartments
Side fairings on right
Open storage compartment lid with the
ignition key.
Actuate the release hoop (arrow) with the
fingertips.
Lid will jump open.
Remove the lid to the rear
Storage compartment is now open.
Note
When closing the storage compartment
lid, ensure that the guide pins engage in
the grooves,
Rear storage compartment
Open the dualseat (see page 19).
Take the cover off the rear storage
compartment.
The storage compartment (capacity ap-
proximately 9 liters).
19