BMW K 1200 S Installation and maintenance manual

BMW Motorrad
Rider’s Manual (US Model)
K 1200 S

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Introduction
Welcome to BMW
We congratulate you on your
choice of a motorcycle from
BMW and welcome you to the
community of BMW riders.
Familiarize yourself with your
new motorcycle so that you
can ride it safely and confi-
dently in all traffic situations.
Please read this Rider’s Man-
ual carefully before starting to
use your new BMW motorcy-
cle. It contains important infor-
mation on how to operate the
controls and how to make the
best possible use of all your
BMW’s technical features.
In addition, it contains infor-
mation on maintenance and
care to help you maintain your
motorcycle’s reliability and
safety, as well as its value.
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

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Contents
Use the index (b149) to find a
certain topic quickly.
Welcome to BMW ........... 1
General information ......... 4
Overview .......................... 7
General view, left side ..... 9
General view,
right side ....................... 11
Left handlebar fitting ..... 12
Right handlebar fitting ... 13
Instrument panel ........... 14
Headlights ..................... 15
Status indicators ........... 17
Multifunction display....... 18
Warning and indicator
lights .............................. 18
Warning indicators ......... 19
ABS warning
indicators ..................... 24
Operation ....................... 29
Ignition key and steering
lock ............................... 30
Electronic immobilizer.... 31
Hazard warning
flashers.......................... 32
Tripmaster ..................... 33
Emergency ON/OFF
switch............................ 34
Heated hand gripsOE ..... 35
Clock............................. 35
Handlebar levers ........... 36
Lights ............................ 37
Turn signals................... 39
Seat............................... 40
Helmet holder................ 41
Luggage loops .............. 42
Mirrors........................... 43
Spring preload............... 43
Shock absorbers ........... 44
ESAOE ........................... 45
Wheels .......................... 48
Riding ............................. 49
Safety instructions ......... 50
Safety check .................. 52
First time out.................. 52
Before you start ............. 53
Starting .......................... 56
Riding ............................ 58
Running in ..................... 58
Shifting gear .................. 59
Placing motorcycle on
side stand ...................... 61
Removing motorcycle
from side stand .............. 63
Placing motorcycle on
center standOA............... 65
Pushing motorcycle off
center standOA............... 67
Fuel................................ 67
Brake system ................. 68
Accessories ................... 73
General instructions....... 74
Power socket................. 74
Luggage system ............ 77
Flat tire kit for tubeless
tires ............................... 82

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Maintenance .................. 83
Toolkit ........................... 85
Engine oil ...................... 86
Coolant ......................... 88
Brakes........................... 89
Clutch ........................... 92
Wheels .......................... 94
Front-wheel stand ....... 103
Rear-wheel stand ........ 104
Bulbs........................... 105
Jump starting .............. 111
Battery ........................ 112
Splash guard ............... 116
Care .............................. 117
Cleaning and care .... 118
Storing ....................... 120
Restoring to use ......... 121
Technical data ............. 123
Bolt connections ......... 124
Tire pressures ........... 126
Engine ......................... 127
Power transmission ..... 128
Frame and
suspension.................. 129
Wheels and tires .......... 131
Fuel and lubricants ...... 132
Electrical system.......... 135
Dimensions and
weights ........................ 137
Riding
specifications .............. 138
Service ..........................139
BMW Motorrad
Service ....................... 140
Confirmation of
maintenance work ...... 143
Confirmation of
service ........................ 147
Index ........................... 149

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General information
About this Rider’s Manual
We have tried to make all the
information in this Rider’s
Manual easy to find. The
quickest access to a particular
topic or item is by consulting
the detailed index (b149).
The first chapter of this Rider’s
Manual will provide you with an
initial overview of your motor-
cycle. When the time comes to
sell your BMW, please remem-
ber to hand over this Rider’s
Manual; it is an important part
of your motorcycle.
Symbols and
abbreviations used
Indicates warnings that
you must comply with –
for reasons of safety, the
safety of others and to
protect your motorcycle
against damage.
Special information on
operating and inspecting
your motorcycle as well as
maintenance and adjustment
procedures.
cIndicates the end of an
item of information.
• Instruction.
» Result of an activity.
(b4) Reference to a page
with more detailed
information.
OE Optional equipment
Equipment available only
as a factory installed
option.
OA Optional accessories
can be purchased and
retrofitted at your autho-
rized BMW motorcycle
retailer.
EWS Electronic immobilizer.

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ESA Electronic Suspension
Adjustment.
DWA Anti-theft alarm.
ABS anti-lock braking system.
Custom equipment
When you ordered your BMW
motorcycle, you chose various
items of custom equipment.
This Rider’s Manual describes
optional equipment (OE)
offered by BMW and selected
optional accessories (OA).
This explains why the manual
may also contain descriptions
of equipment which you have
not ordered. Country-specific
deviations from the motorcycle
illustrated are also possible.
If your BMW is equipped with
options or accessories not
described in this
Rider’s Manual, then this
equipment is described in a
separate operating manual.
Technical data
All dimensions, weights and
power ratings stated in the
Rider’s Manual are quoted to
the standards and comply with
the tolerance requirements of
the Deutsche Institut für Nor-
mung e. V. Configurations for
individual countries may differ.
Improvements
The high safety and quality
standards of BMW motorcy-
cles are maintained by
unceasing development work
on designs, equipment and
accessories. Because of the
constant improvements, the
information in this manual may
not have kept pace with the
improvements or changes
present on your BMW motor-
cycle. Nor can errors and
omissions be entirely ruled
out. We hope you will appreci-
ate that no claims can be
entertained on the basis of the
data, illustrations or descrip-
tions in this manual.

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BMW Service
Advanced technology requires
the use of specially adapted
maintenance and repair
methods.
If this maintenance and
repair work is performed
inexpertly, there is a danger of
damage and associated safety
risks. BMW recommends only
having work carried out on
your motorcycle by an autho-
rized BMW motorcycle retailer
or a workshop which works
with personnel trained in
accordance with BMW
specifications.c
Your authorized BMW motor-
cycle retailer can provide infor-
mation on the specified
Service, Inspections and
Annual Inspections required,
or this information may be
obtained from the Internet by
visiting
"www.bmw-motorrad.com/
maintenance".
Have all maintenance and
repair work carried out on your
motorcycle entered in the
chapter "Service" (b140) of
this manual.
Your authorized BMW motor-
cycle retailer is supplied with
all the latest technical informa-
tion and therefore possesses
the necessary technical know-
how.
We therefore recommend that
you consult your authorized
BMW motorcycle retailer on all
questions concerning your
motorcycle.
Rider’s equipment
It is foolish to ride without the
right clothing. Always wear
your
–Helmet
– Rider's suit
– Gloves
– Boots
This applies even to short jour-
neys, and to every season of
the year. Your authorized
BMW motorcycle retailer will
be glad to advise you on the
right clothing for every
purpose.

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Overview
General view, left side ................... 9
General view, right side................ 11
Left handlebar fitting .................... 12
Right handlebar fitting .................. 13
Instrument panel ........................... 14
Headlights...................................... 15

Overview
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