BMW K 1200 LT User manual

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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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Details described or illustrated in
this booklet may differ from the
motor-cycle's actual specification as
purchased, the accessories fitted or
the national-market specification.
Please note that no claims will be
entertained on the basis of such
discrepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel consump-
tion and performance data are quoted
to the customary tolerances.
The right to modify designs, equip-
ment and accessories is reserved.
Printing and other errors and
omissions excepted.
© 2007 BMW Motorrad
Not to be reproduced either wholly
or in part without written permission
from BMW Motorrad,
After Sales.
Printed in Germany
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Printed information
Order No.:
01 41 7 706 831
06.2007
3rd edition The Ultimate
Driving Machine
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Introduction
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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.
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 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
maintain the value of your motor-
cycle.
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
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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 .............. 84-92
BMW Integral ABS
- troubleshooting chart .............93
Arrive safely
Reliability...............................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
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 (bMaintenance
Instructions, Chapter 2)
General view, left side
4 61 32
7
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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
() Numberinparentheses
bpage number for description
10 12 13 149118
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General information and controls
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1Case, right (b32) with
–CDchanger
OE (bSupplemen-
tary 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)
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)
() Numberinparentheses
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
–Radiodisplay
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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General information and controls
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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
() Numberinparentheses
bpage number for description
Cockpit
C
B
A
89
11 10
12
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General information and controls
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LNote:
A sensor controls automatic day-
time/night-time 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)
*ndepending on national-market speci-
fication
3Left turn indicator repeater
green s
4Warning light, coolant temper-
ature, 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 controlOE
yellow (b21)
14 Telltale light, electro-hydrau-
lic centre stand EHCS (b71)
() Numberinparentheses
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 one master key
and one spare key.
The key number is on the accom-
panying 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 handle-
bars and the fairing.
LNote:
Ignition switch and steering lock,
tank filler cap lock, radio-compart-
ment 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, ignition,
lights and all circuits
switched on, self-test of the
instrument cluster is per-
formed (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 I
while riding the motorcycle
* The key can be removed in these posi-
tions
• Turn the handlebars to full left
lock.
eAttention:
Engage the steering lock with the
handlebars in this position only.
OFF* Ignition and lights off, steer-
ing locked
I*Parkinglighton,steering
locked
LNote:
Switch the parking light on for lim-
ited periods only.
Note state of battery charge.
Ignition switch and steering lock
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General information and controls
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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
(bSupplementary Rider's
Manual) and on-board com-
puter
OE Optional extra
4Switch for windscreen adjust-
ment (b17)
5Horn push
6Left flashing turn indicator
switch
•Press
– Turn indicators operate
To switch off turn indicators:
• Self-cancelling 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
54 6
7
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