BMW R 1200 RT - 2006 Installation and maintenance manual

Rider's Manual (US Model)
R 1200 RT
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 ................. 21
Warning and indicator
lights ........................ 22
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 24
Meaning of symbols . . . . . . . . . 25
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Ambient temperature. . . . . . . . 40
Cruising range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Oil level indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Tire inflation pressures . . . . . . 42
4 Operation................ 43
Ignition ...................... 45
Ignition with Key-
less Ride .................... 47
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 53
Onboard computer . . . . . . . . . . 57
Tripmeter ................... 59
Emergency on/off switch (kill
switch) ...................... 60
Headlight.................... 60
Lights ....................... 61
Turn indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 62
ASC......................... 63
Riding mode ................ 63
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Damping .................... 68
Electronic suspension ad-
justment..................... 69
Clutch....................... 70
Brakes ...................... 71
Hill Start Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Tires ........................ 72
Heating...................... 72
Adjusting the instrument
cluster....................... 75
Mirrors ...................... 75
Windshield .................. 75
Storage compartment . . . . . . . 76
Central locking system . . . . . . 77
DWA ........................ 80
Rider's seat ................. 84
Pillion seat .................. 85
5 Riding.................... 89
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 90
Checklist .................... 91
Starting...................... 92
Breakingin.................. 94
Shifting gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Brakes ...................... 96
Parking your motorcycle . . . . 97

Refueling.................... 98
Fastening motorcycle for
transport .................. 101
6 Technology in de-
tail...................... 103
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Gear Shift Assistant
Pro........................ 105
Hill Start Control . . . . . . . . . . 106
BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS....................... 106
BMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . 109
TPC/RDC ................. 110
ESA....................... 112
7 Maintenance . .. .. .. .. . 113
General instructions . . . . . . . 114
Onboard tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Engine oil ................. 115
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Coolant.................... 120
Clutch..................... 122
Wheel rims and tires . . . . . . 122
Wheels.................... 123
Muffler .................... 129
Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 130
Bulbs...................... 131
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Battery .................... 139
Fuses ..................... 143
8 Accessories .. .. .. .. .. . 145
General instructions . . . . . . . 146
Onboard power
sockets.................... 146
Navigation system . . . . . . . . . 147
Case ...................... 150
Topcase................... 152
9 Care.................... 155
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Washing your motorcy-
cle......................... 156
Cleaning sensitive motorcy-
cle parts................... 157
Paint care ................. 157
Storing the motorcycle . . . . 158
Protective wax coating . . . . 158
Returning motorcycle to
use........................ 158
10 Technical data . .. .. . 159
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 160
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 161
Engine .................... 163
Fuel....................... 164
Engine oil ................. 164
Clutch..................... 165
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 166
Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Brakes .................... 167
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . 168
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 169
Frame..................... 171
Alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Weights ................... 173
Performance data . . . . . . . . . 173
11 Service ............... 175
Reporting safety
defects.................... 176
BMW Motorrad Service . . . 177
BMW Motorrad Mobility
Services................... 177