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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Introduction
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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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General information and controls
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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 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. 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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