BMW K 1200 LT - 2005 Installation and maintenance manual

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 LT
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Please note
dWarning:
This symbol stands for pre-
cautions and measures which
are essential in order to pro-
tect the rider or other persons
from possibly severe or fatal
injury.
eAttention:
Instructions and precautions
specifically intended to prevent
damage to the motorcycle. Dis-
regarding them may render the
warranty invalid.
LNote:
Specific instructions on how to
operate, control, adjust or look
after items of equipment on the
motorcycle.
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Introduction
i
Welcome to BMW
We are delighted that you have
chosen a new BMW K 1200 LT
and would like to welcome you
to the community of BMW rid-
ers.
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 ........4-5
General view, right side......6-7
Cockpit ..............................8-9
Telltale and
warning lights.................10-11
Ignition switch and
steering lock ..................12-13
Handlebar fittings ...........14-15
Hazard warning flashers...... 16
Adjusting windscreen/fins ... 17
Reverser ........................18-20
Cruise control ................21-24
Clock .................................. 25
Distance recorder ............... 26
On-board computer .......27-31
Case ................................... 32
Topcase .............................. 33
Front seat.......................34-35
Rear seat .......................36-38
Seat heating........................ 39
Helmet holder ..................... 40
Safety check
Checklist............................. 41
Engine oil .......................42-43
Fuel................................44-45
Handlebar levers ............ 46-47
Brake system
- general ........................48-49
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS .........50-53
Clutch ................................. 54
Coolant ............................... 55
Spring preload .................... 56
Wheels........................... 57-59
Loads............................. 60-61
Lights.............................62-63
Contents
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Introduction
i
Starting – Riding – Parking
First time out ................. 64-65
Important notes ............. 66-67
Side stand ..................... 68-69
Centre stand EHCS ....... 70-72
Running in ..................... 73-74
Before you start............. 75-76
Starting ...............................77
Telltale and
warning lights ................ 78-79
Riding, gear shifts.......... 80-81
Brake system
- general........................ 82-83
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS......... 84-90
BMW Integral ABS
- troubleshooting chart .......91
Arrive safely
Reliability........................92-93
Service worldwide ............... 94
Environmental protection .... 95
BMW motorcycle
accessories......................... 96
Training means
extra safety ......................... 97
Concluding thoughts........... 98
Contents
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General information and controls
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1High-beam headlight
(bMaintenance Instruc-
tions, Chapter 2)
2Low-beam headlight
(bMaintenance Instruc-
tions, Chapter 2)
3Reservoir for clutch hydrau-
lic fluid (b54)
4Adjusting knob for spring
preload, rear suspension
(b56)
( ) Number in parentheses
bpage number for description
5Case, left (b32)
– Seat opener (b34)
– Toolkit
– Repair kit for tubeless
tyres
(bMaintenance Instruc-
tions, Chapter 2)
– Steel cable for helmet
holder (b40)
6Aerial (bMaintenance
Instructions, Chapter 2)
7Parking light (bMainte-
nance Instructions,
Chapter 2)
General view, left side
4 61 32
7
5
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General information and controls
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General view, left side
8Fin, manually adjustable
(b17)
9Cockpit lighting
10 Socket, 12 V for connecting
electrical accessories –
max.load5A,60W
11 Shift lever for reverser
(b18-20)
12 Coolant reservoir (b55)
13 Helmet holder (b40)
14 Topcase (b33) with
– Interior lighting
–Mirrorand
– Stowage compartment
for:
on-board documentation
and oil funnel
( ) Number in parentheses
bpage number for description
10 12 13 149118
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General information and controls
1
1Case, right (b32) with
–CDchanger
OE (bSupple-
mentary Rider's Manual)
2Controls for audio system
for passengerOE (bSupple-
mentary Rider's Manual)
3Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
brakes (b52)
4Fuse box (bMaintenance
Instructions, Chapter 2)
5Brake-fluid reservoir, front
brakes (b52)
6Fin, manually adjustable
(b17)
7Windscreen, electrically
adjustable
8Engine oil filler neck (b43)
9Oil level sight glass, engine
(b43)
( ) Number in parentheses
bpage number for description
OE Optional extra
General view, right side
21 3 4 6 8 975
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General information and controls
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General view, right side
10 Rear-light unit with
– Rear/brake light
– Flashing turn indicators,
left/right
– Number-plate light
11 Type plate with vehicle
identification number (VIN)
12 Fuel filler cap (b44)
13 Stowage compartment with
–CDplayer
– Torch
14 Rocker switch for front and
rear seat heatingOE (b39)
( ) Number in parentheses
bpage number for description
OE Optional extra
10 11
13 1214
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General information and controls
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1Speedometer
2Pushbutton for setting clock
3Multifunction display with
– On-board computer
(b28)
– Fuel gauge with indicator
for reserve (b45)
– Coolant temperature
gauge (b55)
–Odometer
–Tripmeter
– Clock
–Gearindicator
– Radio display
4Revolution counter (b73)
5Trip meter reset button
6Radio controls (bSupple-
mentary Rider's Manual)
7Ignition switch and steering
lock (b13)
( ) Number in parentheses
bpage number for description
Cockpit
1 2 3 4 5 6
7
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