BMW K 1200 LT User manual

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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 riders.
Familiarize 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 carefully
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 motor-
cycle'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 main-
tain the value of your motorcycle.
If you have any questions con-
cerning your motorcycle, your
authorized BMW motorcycle
retailer 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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General information and
controls
General view, left side..............4-5
General view, right side ...........6-7
Cockpit .......................................8-9
Indicator and
warning lights ....................... 10-11
Ignition key and
steering lock ......................... 12-13
Handlebar fittings ................ 14-15
Hazard warning flashers ........... 16
Adjusting windshield/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
Center stand EHCS ............ 70-72
Running in ............................ 73-74
Before you start ................... 75-76
Starting ........................................77
Indicator and
warning lights....................... 78-79
Riding, gear shifts................ 80-81
Brake system
- general................................ 82-83
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS .............. 84-92
BMW Integral ABS
- troubleshooting chart .............93
Arrive safely
Service ..................................94-96
Concluding thoughts................. 97
Contents
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1High-beam headlight
(bMaintenance Instructions,
Chapter 2)
2Low-beam headlight
(bMaintenance Instructions,
Chapter 2)
3Reservoir for clutch hydraulic
fluid (b54)
4Adjusting knob for spring pre-
load, rear suspension (b56)
5Case, left (b32)
– Seat opener (b34)
– Toolkit
– Repair kit for tubeless tires
(bMaintenance Instructions,
Chapter 2)
– Steel cable for helmet holder
(b40)
6Antenna (bMaintenance
Instructions, Chapter 2)
7Parking light
(bMaintenance Instructions,
Chapter 2)
( ) Number in parenthesess
bpage number for description
General view, left side
4 61 32
7
5
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General view, left side
8Fin, manually adjustable
(b17)
9Cockpit lighting
10 Socket, 12 V for connecting
electrical accessories –
max. load 5 A, 60 W
11 Shift lever for reverser
(b18-20)
12 Coolant reservoir (b55)
13 Helmet holder (b40)
14 Topcase (b33) with
– Interior lighting
– Mirror and
– Stowage compartment for:
on-board documentation and
oil funnel
() Numberinparenthesess
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 (bSupplemen-
tary 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)
7Windshield, electrically
adjustable
8Engine oil filler neck (b43)
9Oil level display, engine (b43)
( ) Number in parenthesess
bpage number for description
OE Optional equipment
General view, right side
21 3 4 6 8 975
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General view, right side
10 Rear-light unit with
– Rear/brake light
– Flashing turn indicators, left/
right
– License plate light
11 Type plate with vehicle identi-
fication number (VIN)
12 Fuel filler cap (b44)
13 Stowage compartment with
–CDplayer
–Torch
14 Rocker switch for front and
rear seat heatingOE (b39)
() Numberinparenthesess
bpage number for description
OE Optional equipment
10 11
13 1214
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1Speedometer
2Pushbutton for setting clock
3Multifunction display with
–On-boardcomputer(
b28)
– Fuel gauge with indicator for
reserve (b45)
– Coolant temperature gauge
(b55)
–Odometer
–Tripmeter
–Clock
–Gearindicator
– Radio display
4Tachometer (b73)
5Trip meter reset button
6Radio controls (bSupple-
mentary Rider's Manual)
7Ignition key and steering lock
(b13)
( ) Number in parenthesess
bpage number for description
Cockpit
1 2 3 4 5 6
7
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8Indicator 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
() Numberinparenthesess
bpage number for description
OE Optional equipment
Cockpit
C
B
A
89
11 10
12
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N
A sensor controls automatic day-
time/nighttime switchover. The
LCD is illuminated at night.
1Warning light, engine oil pres-
sure, red p
(b42, 78)
2Warning light, battery charge
current, red r(b79)
3Left turn indicator repeater
green s
4Warning light, coolant
temperature, jred (b55, 79)
5Warning light, general red e
(b78)
6Warning light, ABS red l
(b78)
7Indicator light, neutral,
green k(b76)
( ) Number in parenthesess
bpage number for description
Indicator and warning lights
5 61 732 4
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Indicator and warning lights
8Indicator light, high-beam
headlight, blue q
9Indicator light, anti-theft alarm
DWAOE (bSupplementary
Rider's Manual for the anti-
theft alarm DWA)
10 Indicator light, reverser
yellow
11 Right turn indicator repeater
green t
12 Warning light, fuel level/when
approx. 1.1 gals. (4 liters) left
in tank yellow m(b45, 78)
13 Indicator light, cruise
controlOE yellow (b21)
14 Indicator light, electro-
hydraulic center stand EHCS
(b71)
() Numberinparenthesess
bpage number for description
OE Optional equipment
1211 14131098
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Keys
You will receive onemaster key
and one spare key.
The key number is on the accom-
panying tag.
W
Only a RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTION is available when the
ignition is switched off (b87)
OE Optional equipment
W
Never attach other keys or key
rings to the motorcycle key –
risk to safety if keys were
trapped between the handle-
bars and the fairing.
N
Ignition key and steering lock, tank
filler cap lock, radio-compartment
lock and side and topcase locks
are all operated with the same key.
Central lockingOE (bSupplemen-
tary Rider's Manual for the anti-
theft alarm)
Ignition key and steering lock
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Key positions
ON Operating position, ignition,
lights and all circuits
switched on, self-test of the
instrument group is per-
formed (b10)
R * Ignition and lights off,
steering not locked
(handlebars can be turned
freely to left or right)
W
Never turn the key to OFF or I
while riding the motorcycle
* The key can be removed in these posi-
tions
• Turn the handlebars to full left
lock.
C
Engage the steering lock with the
handlebars in this position only.
OFF* Ignition and lights off, steer-
ing locked
I*Parkinglighton,steering
locked
N
Switch the parking light on for lim-
ited periods only.
Note state of battery charge.
Ignition key and steering lock
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Left handlebar fitting
W
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
(bSupplementary Rider's
Manual) and on-board com-
puter
OE Optional equipment
4Switch for windshield adjust-
ment (b17)
5Horn push
6Left flashing turn indicator
switch
•Press
–Turnindicatorsoperate
To switch off turn indicators:
• Self-canceling while riding,
or press turn-indicator can-
cel switch 13 (b15)
7High-beam/low-beam head-
light switch
FHigh-beam headlight
GLow-beam headlight
FHeadlight flasher
1 2 3
546
7
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W
To prevent air from entering the
brake system:
• do not turn the fitting on the
handlebar.
8Pushbutton for electro-
hydraulic center 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% (center position)
C100%
12 Right flashing turn indicator
switch
•Press
–Turnindicatorsoperate
To switch off turn indicators:
• Self-canceling while riding,
or press turn-indicator can-
cel switch 13
13 Turn indicator cancel switch
•Press
– Left/right turn indicators off
OE Optional equipment
Right handlebar fitting
ABC
98 10
12 1113
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Hazard warning flashers
Hazard warning flashers
N
The ignition must be switched on
before the hazard warning flashers
can be used.
Do not use the hazard warning
flashers for longer than absolutely
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 oper-
ation
– Indicator light in switch is on
• Switch off the ignition
– The hazard warning flashers
continue to operate
– Indicator 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 windshield/fins
Adjusting the windshield:
• Switch on the ignition
• Press switch 1
–ARaise windshield
–BLower windshield
Steplessly adjust the windshield
by moving the switch to the appro-
priate position, Aor B
C
The windshield and fins are not
fuel-resistant.
Adjusting left/right fin:
• Move the left and right fins to the
desired position
N
The fins regulate the pressure of
the slipstream against the rider.
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Reverser
W
Avoid steep and uneven road
surfaces when reversing. Take
great care to maintain your bal-
ance 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 engaging the
reverser.
Do not simultaneously press
the pushbutton for the electro-
hydraulic center stand.
W
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 han-
dlebar 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
C
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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Reversing
• Start the engine (b76, 77)
• Select neutral
–Green neutral indicator
light kON (b10)
•Pushlever1of reverser all the
way toward position Runtil it
engages
N
If lever 1does not engage easily in
position R
– slightly rock the motorcycle
backwards and forward until lever
1 engages.
–Yellow reverser indicator
light ON (b11)
• Press and hold down starter
button 2
– Carefully reverse the motor-
cycle
Reverser
2
1
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1
Stopping
• Release starter button 2
– The motorcycle comes to a
stop
• Apply the brake if necessary
Normal operation
• Push lever 1of reverser all the
way toward position Funtil it
engages
–Yellow reverser indicator
light OFF (b11)
Reverser
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