BMW R 1200 GS 2014 Installation and maintenance manual

Rider's Manual (US Model)
R 1200 GS
BMW Motorrad
The Ultimate
Riding Machine

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Welcome to BMW
Congratulations on choosing a
motorcycle from BMW Motorrad
and welcome to the community
of BMW motorcycle owners and
riders. Familiarize yourself with
your new motorcycle so that you
can ride it safely and confidently
in all highway traffic situations.
About this Rider's Manual
Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new BMW. It contains im-
portant information on how to
operate the controls and how to
get the most benefit from your
BMW's advanced technical fea-
tures.
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.
Suggestions and complaints
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 on your
BMW
BMW Motorrad.
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Table of Contents
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
Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 15
Multifunction switch,
right......................... 17
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3 Displays ................. 19
Warning and indicator
lights ........................ 20
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 22
Warning symbols in the
display panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Outside temperature . . . . . . . . 38
Fuel reserve................. 38
Oil level indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Tire inflation pressures . . . . . . 40
Upshift recommendation . . . . 40
4 Operation................ 43
Ignition ...................... 44
Ignition with Key-
less Ride .................... 46
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 50
Anti-theft alarm system
(DWA)....................... 56
Emergency on/off switch (kill
switch) ...................... 58
Headlight.................... 59
Lights ....................... 60
Turn indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 61
BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS......................... 62
ASC Automatic Stability
Control...................... 63
Riding mode ................ 64
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Damping .................... 70
Dynamic ESA, Electronic
Suspension Adjustment . . . . . 71
Clutch....................... 73
Brakes ...................... 74
Tires ........................ 74
Handlebars.................. 75
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 75
Mirrors ...................... 76
Windshield .................. 77
Rider and passenger
seats ........................ 77
5 Riding.................... 81
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 82
Checklist .................... 84
Starting...................... 84
Breakingin.................. 87
Shifting gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Brakes ...................... 89
Parking your motorcycle . . . . 90
Off-road riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Refueling.................... 91
Secure motorcycle for trans-
port ......................... 94
6 Technology in
detail..................... 97
Riding mode ................ 98
Gearshift assistant . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Brake system with
BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS....................... 100
Engine management with
BMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . 103
Tire Pressure Control TCP/
RDC....................... 104
7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 107
General instructions . . . . . . . 108
Onboard tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Engine oil ................. 109
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Coolant.................... 114
Clutch..................... 116
Wheel rims and tires . . . . . . 116
Wheels.................... 117
Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 122
Bulbs...................... 124
Air filter.................... 128
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Battery .................... 131
Fuses ..................... 134
8 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 137
General instructions . . . . . . . 138
Onboard power
sockets.................... 138
Navigation system . . . . . . . . . 139
Case ...................... 144
Topcase................... 146
9 Care.................... 151
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Washing your motorcy-
cle......................... 152
Cleaning sensitive motorcy-
cle parts................... 153
Paint care ................. 153
Storing the motorcycle . . . . 154
Protective wax coating . . . . 154
Returning motorcycle to
use........................ 154
10 Technical data . . . . . . 155
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 156
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 157
Engine .................... 159
Fuel....................... 160
Engine oil ................. 161
Clutch..................... 162
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 163
Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Brakes .................... 164
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . 165
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 166
Alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Frame..................... 167
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Weights ................... 169
Performance data . . . . . . . . . 169
11 Service ............... 171
Reporting safety
defects.................... 172
BMW Motorrad Service . . . 173
BMW Motorrad Mobility
Services................... 173