BMW R 1200 ST - User manual

BMW Motorrad
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Rider's Manual (US Model)
R 1200 ST

Motorcycle/Retailer Data
Motorcycle data
Model
Vehicle identification number
Color number
First registration
Registration number
Retailer Data
Contact in Service
Ms./Mr.
Phone number
Retailer's address/phone number
(company stamp)

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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
1 Overview ...................... 7
General view, left
side ................................. 9
General view, right
side ............................... 11
Underneath the seat ...... 13
Handlebar fitting, left ..... 14
Handlebar fitting, right ... 15
Instrument cluster ......... 16
Headlight ....................... 17
2 Status indicators ....... 19
Multifunction display ...... 20
Warning and indicator
lights ............................. 20
Warning indicators ........ 21
ABS warnings ............... 26
3 Operation .................. 31
Ignition switch and
steering lock ................. 32
Electronic immobilizer ... 33
Hazard warning
flashers ......................... 34
Tripmaster .................... 35
Clock ............................ 37
Emergency ON/OFF
switch ........................... 37
Grip heatingOE .............. 38
Handlebar levers .......... 39
Adjusting handlebars .... 40
Lights ........................... 40
Turn indicators ............. 42
Front and rear seats ..... 43
Helmet holder ............... 46
Mirrors .......................... 46
Windshield .................... 47
Spring preload .............. 47
Shock absorbers .......... 48
Wheels ......................... 49
4 Riding ........................ 51
Safety instructions ........ 52
Safety check ................. 54
First time out ................. 54
Before you start ............ 55
Starting ......................... 58
Riding ........................... 61
Running in .................... 61
Shifting gears ................ 62
Placing motorcycle
on its side stand ........... 65
Removing motorcycle
from side stand ............. 67
Place motorcycle on
center standOE/OA ......... 69
Pushing motorcycle off
center standOE/OA ......... 71
Fuel ............................... 71
Brake system ................ 72
5 Accessories ............... 77
General instructions ...... 78
Onboard sockets .......... 78
Luggage system ........... 81
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Introduction
6 Maintenance ............. 87
Toolkit .......................... 89
Engine oil ..................... 90
Brakes .......................... 91
Clutch .......................... 95
Wheels ......................... 97
Front-wheel stand ...... 104
Bulbs .......................... 105
Jump starting ............. 110
Battery ....................... 111
7 Care ......................... 115
Cleaning and care .... 116
Storing ....................... 118
Restoring to use ......... 119
8 Technical data ........ 121
Threaded fasteners .... 122
Tire pressures ............ 124
Engine ........................ 125
Power transmission .... 126
Frame and
suspension ................. 127
Wheels and tires ......... 129
Fuel and lubricants ..... 130
Electrical system ......... 133
Dimensions and
weights ....................... 135
Riding
specifications ............. 136
9 Service ..................... 137
BMW Motorrad
service ........................ 138
Confirmation of
maintenance work ...... 141
Confirmation of
service ........................ 145
i 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 alphabetical index
(b149).
Chapter 1 of this Rider’s Man-
ual will provide you with an ini-
tial overview of your
motorcycle. When the time
comes to sell your BMW,
please remember to hand over
this Rider’s Manual; it is an
important part of your motor-
cycle.
Symbols and
abbreviations
Indicates warnings that
you must comply with for
reasons of your safety and the
safety of others, and to protect
your motorcycle against dam-
age.
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 informa-
tion.
OE Optional equipment
Your motorcycle was
assembled complete
with all the optional
equipment you ordered.
OA Optional accessory
You can obtain optional
accessories through
your authorized BMW
motorcycle retailer;
optional accessories
have to be retrofitted to
the motorcycle.
EWS Electronic immobilizer.
DWA Anti-theft alarm system.
ABS Anti-lock braking system.
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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. Please note, too,
that your motorcycle might not
be exactly as illustrated 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 Deutsche Institut für Nor-
mung e. V. (DIN). Versions for
individual countries may differ.
Currency
The high safety and quality
standards of BMW motorcy-
cles are maintained by con-
stant 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
errors and omissions be
entirely ruled out. We hope
you will appreciate that no
claims can be entertained on
the basis of the data, illustra-
tions or descriptions in this
manual.
BMW Service
Advanced technology requires
specially adapted methods of
maintenance and repair.
If maintenance and repair
work is performed inex-
pertly, it could result in conse-
quential damage and thus
constitute a safety risk. BMW
recommends that you have
the necessary work on your
motorcycle performed either
by an authorized BMW motor-
cycle retailer or by a workshop
that operates to BMW specifi-
cations and employs suitably
trained personnel.c
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Your authorized BMW motor-
cycle retailer can provide infor-
mation on the specified
Service, Inspection and
Annual Inspection work
needed.
Have all maintenance and
repair work carried out con-
firmed in the "Service" chapter
(b138) in this manual.
Authorized BMW motorcycle
retailers are supplied with the
latest technical information
and have the necessary tech-
nical know-how.
Consequently, we recommend
that you contact your autho-
rized BMW motorcycle retailer
if you have any questions
regarding your motorcycle.
Rider’s equipment
Do not ride without the correct
clothing. Always wear:
–helmet
– motorcycling jacket and
trousers
– 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
correct clothing for every pur-
pose.
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Overview
General view, left side ................... 9
General view, right side ............... 11
Underneath the seat .................... 13
Handlebar fitting, left ................... 14
Handlebar fitting, right ................. 15
Instrument cluster ........................ 16
Headlight ....................................... 17
Overview
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