BMW K 1300 R Installation and maintenance manual

BMW Motorrad
Rider's Manual
K 1300 R
The Ultimate
Riding Machine

Motorcycle data/dealership details
Motorcycle data
Model
Vehicle identification number
Colour code
Date of first registration
Registration number
Dealership details
Person to contact in Service department
Ms/Mr
Phone number
Dealership address/phone number (com-
pany stamp)

Details described or illustrated
in this booklet may differ from
the motorcycle's actual specifica-
tion as purchased, the accessor-
ies fitted or the national-market
specification. No claims will be
entertained as a result of such
discrepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-
sumption and performance data
are quoted to the customary tol-
erances.
The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions excepted.
© 2009 BMW Motorrad
Not to be reproduced either
wholly or in part without written
permission from BMW Motorrad,
After Sales.
Printed in Germany.

The most important data for a filling-station stop can be found in the following chart:
Fuel
Recommended fuel grade 98 ROZ/RON, Premium plus un-
leaded
95 ROZ/RON, Premium unleaded
(fuel grade, usable with power-
and consumption-related restric-
tions)
Usable fuel capacity approx. 19 l
Reserve fuel ~4 l
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, Tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, Tyre cold
BMW recommends
Order No.: 01 41 7 725 851
05.2009, 2nd edition
*01417725851*
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*01417725851*

K 1300 S, K 1300 R, K 1300 GT
Möglicher Bremsleistungsverlust an der
Vorderradbremse.
Nach allen Arbeiten, die Einfluss auf den
Flüssigkeitsstand im vorderen Bremskreislauf
haben (z. B. Bremsbeläge erneuern oder
Bremsflüssigkeit wechseln), muss der
Gittereinsatz 1im vorderen Ausgleichsbehälter für
Bremsflüssigkeit erneuert werden. Wenden Sie
sich dazu an eine Fachwerkstatt, am besten an
einen BMW Motorrad Partner.
Possible loss of stopping power at front brake.
Screen insert 1in the front brake-fluid reservoir always has to be replaced on
completion of work that affects the level of fluid in the front braking circuit (for example
replacing brake pads or changing brake fluid). Please contact a specialized workshop for
this purpose, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Perte possible d'efficacité du frein avant. Après des travaux qui influent sur le niveau
de liquide de frein dans le circuit de frein avant (p. ex. remplacement des plaquettes
ou renouvellement du liquide de frein), il est impératif de remplacer la grille 1à l'intérieur du
réservoir de liquide de frein avant. Adressez-vous pour cela à un atelier spécialisé, de
préférence à un concessionnaire BMW Motorrad.

Posible pérdida de la capacidad de frenado en el freno de la rueda delantera. Una
vez finalizados todos los trabajos que influyen en el nivel de líquido del circuito de
freno delantero (p. ej., cambio de las pastillas de freno o del líquido de frenos), se tiene que
sustituir la rejilla 1del depósito de compensación delantero para el líquido de frenos. Para
ello, póngase en contacto con un taller especializado, preferentemente un concesionario
de motocicletas BMW.
Possibile diminuzione dell'effetto frenante del freno della ruota anteriore. Dopo aver
eseguito tutti i lavori che comportano delle variazioni nel livello del liquido nel
circuito freni anteriore (ad es. sostituzione delle pastiglie o del liquido freni), occorre
sostituire l'inserto 1nel serbatoio di espansione del liquido freni. Rivolgersi a tal fine ad
un'officina autorizzata, preferibilmente ad un Concessionario BMW Motorrad.
Framhjulsbromsens bromseffekt kan försämras. Efter alla arbeten som påverkar
vätskenivån i den främre bromskretsen (t.ex. byte av bromsbelägg eller
hydraulvätska) måste gallerinsats 1i det främre expansionskärlet för hydraulvätska bytas ut.
Kontakta en fackverkstad för detta, företrädesvis en BMW Motorrad-partner.
Mogelijk verlies van remvermogen van de voorrem. Na alle reparaties, die invloed
kunnen hebben op het remvloeistofpeil in het voorremcircuit (bijv. remblokken
vervangen of remvloeistof verversen), moet het rasterelement 1in het voorste
remvloeistofreservoir worden vervangen. Hiervoor contact opnemen met een specialist, bij
voorkeur een BMW Motorrad dealer.

Possível perda de eficácia de travagem no travão dianteiro. Depois de se
efectuarem todos os trabalhos que têm influência sobre o nível do líquido no
circuito de travão dianteiro (p. ex., substituir pastilhas de travão ou mudar o óleo dos
travões), é necessário substituir a grelha 1no depósito de compensação dianteiro para o
óleo dos travões. Para o efeito, dirija-se a uma oficina especializada, de preferência a um
concessionário BMW Motorrad.
Etujarrun jarrutusteho saattaa olla heikentynyt. Aina sellaisten töiden jälkeen, joilla
on vaikutusta etujarrupiirin jarrunestemäärään (esimerkiksi jarrupalojen tai
jarrunesteen vaihto), täytyy jarrunesteen etumaisen tasaussäiliön ritilä 1vaihtaa. Käänny
tässä asiassa ammattitaitoisen huoltopisteen, mieluiten BMW Motorrad huoltopisteen
puoleen.
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フロントブレーキの制動力損失のおそれ。
フロントブレーキに対して、パッド交換やフルード交換など、サーキット内のフルードレベ
ルに影響する作業を行った場合には、必ずフロントブレーキフルードリザーバータンク内のスクリー
ンインサート 1 を交換してください。交換の詳細については専門の整備工場か、可能な限り BMW
Motorrad 正規ディーラーにお問い合わせください。

Možna izguba zavorne moči na zavori za sprednje kolo. Po vseh delih, ki vplivajo na
nivo zavorne količine v sprednjem zavornem krogotoku (npr. menjava zavornih
ploščic ali menjava zavorne tekočine), je treba zamenjati mrežasti vložek 1v sprednji
izenačevalni posodi za zavorno tekočino. V zvezi s tem se obrnite na specializirano servisno
delavnico, najbolje na partnerja BMW Motorrad.
Možná strata brzdného výkonu na brzde predného kolesa. Po skončení všech prací,
které mají vliv na stav kapaliny v předním brzdovém okruhu (např. výměna
brzdového obložení nebo brzdové kapaliny), musí být vyměněna mřížková vložka 1 v přední
expanzní nádobce brzdové kapaliny. V tejto súvislosti sa obráťte na odbornú dielňu,
najlepšie na niektorého partnera BMW Motorrad.
Možná ztráta brzdného účinku brzdy předního kola. Po skončení všech prací, které
mají vliv na stav kapaliny v předním brzdovém okruhu (např. výměna brzdového
obložení nebo brzdové kapaliny), musí být vyměněna mřížková vložka 1 v přední expanzní
nádobce brzdové kapaliny. Obraťte se na odborný servis, nejlépe na partnera BMW
Motorrad.
BMW Motorrad
04.2010
01498521948
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*01498521948*
*01498521948*

Welcome to BMW
We congratulate you on your
choice of a motorcycle from
BMW and 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.
Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new BMW motorcycle. It
contains important information 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 information
on maintenance and care to help
you maintain your motorcycle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
If you have questions concerning
your motorcycle, your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly
provide advice and assistance.
We hope that you will enjoy rid-
ing your BMW and that all your
journeys will be pleasant and
safe.
BMW Motorrad.

Table of Contents
You can also consult the index at
the end of this Rider's Manual if
you want to find a particular topic
or item of information.
1 General instructions . ... 5
Overview..................... 6
Abbreviations and
symbols...................... 6
Equipment ................... 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Currency ..................... 7
2 General views ... . . . .. . . . . 9
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . 13
Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . 14
Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . 15
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 16
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Headlight.................... 18
3 Status indicators . . . . .. . 19
Standard status indicat-
ors .......................... 20
Status indicators with on-
board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Status indicators with
tyre pressure monitoring
(RDC) ....................... 22
Status indicators with grip
heating...................... 22
Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . 23
Warnings issued by the on-
board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
ABS warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
ASC warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
RDC warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Anti-theft alarm warnings . . . . 41
4 Operation................ 45
Ignition switch and steering
lock ......................... 46
Electronic immobiliser
EWS ........................ 47
Clock........................ 48
Odometer and
tripmeters ................... 49
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . 51
Tyre pressure monitoring
RDC......................... 54
Lights ....................... 55
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 56
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) ...................... 57
BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS......................... 57
Automatic Stability Control
ASC......................... 58
Grip heating................. 59
Clutch....................... 60
Brakes ...................... 60
Mirrors ...................... 61
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Damping .................... 62
Electronic Suspension Ad-
justment ESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Tyres........................ 65
Headlight.................... 66

Seat......................... 66
Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
5 Riding.................... 69
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 70
Checklist .................... 71
Starting...................... 72
Runningin .................. 74
Shifting gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Brakes ...................... 76
Parking your motorcycle . . . . 77
Refuelling ................... 79
Securing motorcycle for
transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
6 Engineering details. . . .. 83
Brake system with BMW
Motorrad Integral ABS . . . . . . 84
Electronic engine manage-
ment with BMW Motorrad
ASC......................... 86
Tyre pressure monitoring
RDC......................... 88
Electronic Suspension Ad-
justment ESA II . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
7 Accessories . .. . . . .. . . . .. 91
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 92
Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Luggage .................... 93
Case ........................ 94
8 Maintenance . .. . . . .. . . . . 99
General instructions . . . . . . . 100
Toolkit..................... 100
Engine oil ................. 101
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Brake pads................ 103
Brake fluid................. 105
Clutch..................... 106
Tyres...................... 107
Rims ...................... 108
Wheels.................... 108
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 117
Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 118
Bulbs...................... 119
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Battery .................... 126
9 Care.................... 131
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Washing motorcycle. . . . . . . 132
Cleaning easily damaged
components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Paint care ................. 133
Protective wax coating . . . . 134
Laying up motorcycle . . . . . 134
Restoring motorcycle to
use........................ 134
10 Technical data . . . .. . 135
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 136
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 137
Engine .................... 139
Fuel....................... 140
Engine oil ................. 140
Clutch..................... 141
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 142
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Brakes .................... 144
Wheels and tyres. . . . . . . . . . 144
Electrics................... 145
Frame..................... 147
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Weights ................... 148
Riding specifications . . . . . . 148
11 Service ............... 149
BMW Motorrad service. . . . 150
BMW Motorrad service
quality..................... 150
BMW Motorrad mobility
services - roadside assist-
ance....................... 150
BMW Motorrad service
network ................... 151
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 151
Confirmation of mainten-
ance work................. 152
Confirmation of service . . . . 157

General instructions
General instructions
Overview ............................ 6
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment........................... 7
Technicaldata....................... 7
Currency............................. 7
1
5
z General instructions

Overview
Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manu-
al will provide you with an initial
overview of your motorcycle. All
maintenance and repair work on
the motorcycle is documented in
Chapter 11. This record of the
maintenance work you have had
performed on your motorcycle is
a precondition for generous treat-
ment of goodwill claims.
When the time comes to sell
your BMW, please remember
to hand over this Rider's Manu-
al; it is an important part of the
motorcycle.
Abbreviations and
symbols
Indicates warnings that you
must comply with for reas-
ons of your safety and the safety
of others, and to protect your
motorcycle against damage.
Specific instructions on
how to operate, control, ad-
just or look after items of equip-
ment on the motorcycle.
Indicates the end of an
item of information.
Instruction.
Result of an activity.
Reference to a page with
more detailed informa-
tion.
Indicates the end of a
passage relating to spe-
cific accessories or items
of equipment.
Tightening torque.
Item of technical data.
OE Optional extra
The motorcycles are as-
sembled complete with
all the BMW optional ex-
tras originally ordered.
OA Optional accessory
You can obtain option-
al accessories through
your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer; optional
accessories have to be
retrofitted to the motor-
cycle.
EWS Electronic immobiliser.
DWA Anti-theft alarm (Dieb-
stahlwarnanlage)
ABS Anti-lock brake system
ASC Automatic Stability Con-
trol.
1
6
z General instructions

ESA Electronic Suspension
Adjustment
Electronic Suspension
Adjustment.
RDC Tyre pressure control
(ReifenDruck-Control)
Equipment
When you ordered your BMW
motorcycle, you chose various
items of custom equipment. This
Rider's Manual describes option-
al extras (OE) offered by BMW
and selected optional accessor-
ies (OA). This explains why the
manual may also contain de-
scriptions of equipment which
you have not ordered. Please
note, too, that your motorcycle
might not be exactly as illus-
trated in this manual on account
of country-specific differences.
If your BMW was supplied with
equipment not described in
this Rider's Manual, you will
find these features described in
separate manuals.
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
Deutsches Institut für Normung
e.V. (DIN). Versions for individual
countries may differ.
Currency
The high safety and quality
standards of BMW motorcycles
are maintained by constant
development work on designs,
equipment and accessories.
Because of this, your motorcycle
may differ from the information
supplied in the Rider's Manual.
Nor can BMW Motorrad entirely
rule out errors and omissions.
We hope you will appreciate that
no claims can be entertained on
the basis of the data, illustrations
or descriptions in this manual. 1
7
z General instructions

1
8
z General instructions

General views
General views
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Headlight ........................... 18
2
9
z General views

2
10
z General views

General view, left side
1Clutch-fluid reservoir
( 107)
2Seat lock (underneath the
rear light) ( 66)
3Adjuster for spring preload,
rear ( 62)
4Adjuster for damping char-
acteristic, rear suspension
( 63)
5Power socket ( 92)
2
11
z General views

2
12
z General views