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
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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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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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8Telltale and warning lights
(b10, 11)
9Cockpit lighting
–AOn
–BOff
–C Automatic
(bSupplementary Rider's
Manual for the anti-theft
alarm DWAOE)
10 Knob for headlight beam
throw adjustment (b62)
11 Radio/CD player with
stowage compartment
12 Torch
OE Optional extra
( ) Number in parentheses
bpage number for description
Cockpit
C
B
A
89
11 10
12
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LNote:
A sensor controls automatic
daytime/night-time switchover.
The LCD is illuminated at night.
1Warning light, engine oil
pressure, red p
(b42, 78)
2Warning light, battery
charge current, red r
(b79)
*ndepending on national-market
specification
3Left turn indicator repeater
green s
4Warning light, coolant tem-
perature, jred (b55, 79)
5Warning light, general
red e(b78)
6Warning light, ABS red l
(b78)
7Telltale light, neutral,
green k(b76)
( ) Number in parentheses
bpage number for description
Telltale and warning lights
56*1 732 4
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General information and controls
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Telltale and warning lights
8Telltale light, high-beam
headlight, blue q
9Telltale light, anti-theft alarm
DWAOE (bSupplementary
Rider’s Manual for the anti-
theft alarm DWA)
10 Telltale light, reverser
yellow
11 Right turn indicator repeater
green t
12 Warning light, fuel level/
when approx. 4 litres
(0.9 Imp.gal.) left in tank
yellow m(b45, 78)
13 Telltale light, cruise con-
trolOE yellow (b21)
14 Telltale light, electro-
hydraulic centre stand
EHCS (b71)
( ) Number in parentheses
bpage number for description
OE Optional extra
1211 14131098
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General information and controls
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Keys
You will receive two master
keys and one spare key.
The key number is on the
accompanying tag.
dWarning:
Only a RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTION is available when
the ignition is switched off
(b87)
OE Optional extra
dWarning:
Never attach other keys or
key rings to the motorcycle
key – risk to safety if keys
were trapped between the
handlebars and the fairing.
LNote:
Ignition switch and steering
lock, tank filler cap lock, radio-
compartment lock and side and
topcase locks are all operated
with the same key.
Central lockingOE
(bSupplementary Rider’s
Manual for the anti-theft alarm)
Ignition switch and steering lock
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General information and controls
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Key positions
ON Operating position, igni-
tion, lights and all circuits
switched on, self-test of
the instrument cluster is
performed (b10)
R* Ignition and lights off,
steering not locked
(handlebars can be turned
freely to left or right)
dWarning:
Never turn the key to OFF or
Iwhile riding the motorcycle
* The key can be removed in these
positions
• Turn the handlebars to full left
lock.
eAttention:
Engage the steering lock with
the handlebars in this position
only.
OFF* Ignition and lights off,
steering locked
I* Parking light on, steering
locked
LNote:
Switch the parking light on for
limited periods only.
Note state of battery charge.
Ignition switch and steering lock
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Left handlebar fitting
dWarning:
To prevent air from entering
the hydraulic circuit:
• do not turn the fitting on the
handlebar.
1Switch for cruise controlOE
(b21)
2Hazard warning flasher
switch (b16)
3Handlebar-mounted remote
controls for audio system (b
Supplementary Rider’s
Manual) and on-board com-
puter
OE Optional extra
4Switch for windscreen
adjustment (b17)
5Horn push
6Left flashing turn indicator
switch
•Press
– Turn indicators operate
To switch off turn indicators:
• Self-cancelling while rid-
ing, or press turn-indica-
tor cancel switch 13
(b15)
7High-beam/low-beam
headlight switch
FHigh-beam headlight
GLow-beam headlight
FHeadlight flasher
1 2 3
54 6
7
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dWarning:
To prevent air from entering
the brake system:
• do not turn the fitting on the
handlebar.
8Pushbutton for electro-
hydraulic centre stand
EHCS (b70)
9Starter button (b18, 77)
10 Emergency off (kill) switch
for ignition (b75)
11 Switch for heated handlebar
gripsOE
AHeating function off
B50% (centre position)
C100%
12 Right flashing turn indicator
switch
•Press
– Turn indicators operate
To switch off turn indicators:
• Self-cancelling while rid-
ing, or press turn-indica-
tor cancel switch 13
13 Turn indicator cancel switch
•Press
– Left/right turn indicators
off
OE Optional extra
Right handlebar fitting
ABC
98 10
12 1113
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General information and controls
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Hazard warning flashers
Hazard warning flashers
LNote:
The ignition must be switched
on before the hazard warning
flashers can be used.
Do not use the hazard warning
flashers for longer than abso-
lutely necessary.
Note state of battery charge.
To switch on the hazard
warning flashers:
• Switch on the ignition
• Operate hazard warning
flasher switch 1
– Hazard warning flashers in
operation
– Telltale light in switch is on
• Switch off the ignition
– The hazard warning flashers
continue to operate
– Telltale light in switch goes out
To switch off the hazard
warning flashers:
• Operate hazard warning
flasher switch 1
– Hazard warning flashers cease
to operate
1
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A
B
1
Adjusting windscreen/fins
Adjusting the windscreen:
• Switch on the ignition
• Press switch 1
–ARaise windscreen
–BLower windscreen
Steplessly adjust the wind-
screen by moving the switch to
the appropriate position, Aor B
eAttention:
The windscreen and fins are not
fuel-resistant.
Adjusting left/right fin:
• Move the left and right fins to
the desired position
LNote:
The fins regulate the pressure
of the slipstream against the
rider.
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Reverser
dWarning:
Avoid steep and uneven road
surfaces when reversing.
Take great care to maintain
your balance when reversing
on wet, slippery, uneven,
unpaved or muddy surfaces.
Engage the reverser only
when the motorcycle is at a
standstill and do not press the
starter pushbutton while en-
gaging the reverser.
Do not simultaneously press
the pushbutton for the elec-
tro-hydraulic centre stand.
dWarning:
Rules for reversing:
– No passenger
– You must be seated on the
motorcycle
– Keep both feet on the
ground
– Keep your feet well clear of
the footrests on both sides
– Keep both hands on the
handlebar grips
– Make sure side stand and
main stand are both fully
retracted (b69, 72)
– Check that the area behind
the motorcycle is free of
obstructions
eAttention:
Do not operate the reverser for
more than 1 minute – bear the
state of battery charge in mind.
The reverser switches off if it is
overloaded.
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