BMW K 1600GTL Installation and maintenance manual

Rider's Manual (US Model)
K 1600 GTL
BMW Motorrad
The Ultimate
Riding Machine

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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 confidently in all high-
way 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 informa-
tion on maintenance and care to
help you maintain your vehicle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
If you have any questions con-
cerning your motorcycle, your au-
thorized BMW Motorrad retailer
is always happy to provide advice
and assistance.
We wish you many miles of safe
and enjoyable riding
BMW Motorrad.
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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
Notice concerning current sta-
tus ........................... 7
2 Overviews ................ 9
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . 13
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 14
Multifunction switch,
right......................... 16
Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3 Displays ................. 19
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 20
Meaning of symbols . . . . . . . . . 21
Range....................... 22
Ambient temperature. . . . . . . . 22
Tire inflation pressures . . . . . . 22
Oil level indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Warning and indicator
lamps ....................... 25
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4 Operation................ 41
Steering and ignition
lock ......................... 42
EWS Electronic immobi-
lizer ......................... 43
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 43
Onboard computer . . . . . . . . . . 48
Odometer................... 49
Lights ....................... 50
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 52
Emergency ON/OFF
switch....................... 53
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 53
Seat heating ................ 54
Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC) ....................... 56
Riding mode ................ 56
Seat......................... 57
Windshield .................. 58
Wind deflection wing . . . . . . . . 59
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Storage compartments . . . . . . 61
Clutch....................... 62
Brakes ...................... 62
Shifting...................... 63
Mirrors ...................... 63
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Damping .................... 65
ESA Electronic Suspension
Adjustment.................. 65
Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Anti-theft alarm system
(DWA)....................... 70
Tires ........................ 74

5 Riding.................... 75
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 76
Checklist .................... 77
Starting...................... 78
Breakingin.................. 80
Brakes ...................... 81
Parking your motorcycle . . . . 82
Refueling.................... 82
Fastening motorcycle for
transport .................... 84
6 Technology in
detail..................... 87
Riding mode ................ 88
Brake system with
BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS......................... 89
Engine management with
BMW Motorrad DTC . . . . . . . . 92
Tire Pressure Control TPC/
RDC......................... 93
ESA II Electronic Suspension
Adjustment.................. 94
7 Accessories . . .. . . .. . . .. . 97
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 98
Onboard power sockets . . . . . 98
Navigation device . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Case ...................... 102
Topcase................... 104
8 Maintenance . . .. . .. . . . 109
General instructions . . . . . . . 110
Onboard tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Engine oil ................. 110
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Coolant.................... 116
Clutch..................... 117
Wheel rims and tires . . . . . . 117
Wheels.................... 118
Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 124
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Bulbs...................... 126
Battery .................... 130
Fuses ..................... 133
9 Care.................... 135
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Washing your vehicle. . . . . . 136
Cleaning sensitive vehicle
parts ...................... 136
Paint care ................. 137
Storing motorcycle . . . . . . . . 138
Protective wax coating . . . . 138
Returning motorcycle to
use........................ 138
10 Technical data . .. . . . 139
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 140
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 141
Engine .................... 142
Fuel....................... 143
Engine oil ................. 143
Clutch..................... 144
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 145
Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Brakes .................... 146
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . 147
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 148
Anti-theft alarm system . . . 150
Frame..................... 151
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Weights ................... 152
Performance data . . . . . . . . . 152