BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R 2004 Rider's Manual (in English)

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Check that all the lights and
symbols are activated in the
pre-ride check.c
If a light or symbol is not
displayed:
Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.
Once the pre-ride check com-
pletes, the various gauges and
indicators show their current
values.
The pre-ride check is
aborted if you start the
engine before it completes. c
If the motorcycle is equipped
with BMW Integral ABS, the
ABS self-diagnosis routine is
performed as well.
ABS
OE
self-diagnosis
The BMW Integral ABS per-
forms self-diagnosis and a
pull-away test to ensure its
operability (
b
63). Self-diag-
nosis is performed automati-
cally when you switch on the
ignition.
Self-diagnosis is not per-
formed unless both brake
levers are in their fully released
positions. Only the residual
braking function (
b
77) is
available until self-diagnosis
completes. Release the brake levers.
Switch on the ignition.
Phase 1
General warning light
lights up.
ABS warning light flashes
4 times per second.
Self-diagnosis is in progress.
Phase 2 ABS warning light flashes
once per second.
Self-diagnosis is complete.
The warning light goes out
when the pull-away test
completes (
b
63).

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If you switch on the igni-
tion while the brakes are
applied, then start the engine
and ride off immediately, the
BMW Integral ABS remains in
its residual braking function
mode (b
77). Self-diagnosis is
performed as soon as the
brake levers are in their fully
released positions for the first
time. Until this completes the
ABS function is not available;
the same applies to power as-
sistance for the brakes.
Wait for ABS self-diagnosis to
complete before you start the
engine. c Starting on gradients:
Switch on the ignition
with gear engaged, clutch
lever released and both brake
levers released. When self-
diagnosis completes, apply
the brakes, disengage the
clutch, and start the engine. c
Side standYou cannot start the motorcy-
cle with the side stand
extended and a gear engaged.
The engine will switch itself off
if you start it with the gearbox
in neutral and then engage a
gear before retracting the side
stand.
GearboxYou can start the engine when
the gearbox is in neutral or if
you pull the clutch with a gear
engaged. Switch on the igni-
tion before you pull the clutch.
When the gearbox is in neutral,
the green neutral telltale light
is on and the gear indicator in
the multifunction display
shows 0.Starting
Do not turn the throttle
twistgrip when starting
the engine. At ambient tem-
peratures below 0 °C, disen-
gage the clutch after switching
on the ignition.c

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• Switch on the ignition.
• Press starter button1.
» The engine starts.
• Observe instruments and display for warnings and
information (
b
20).
The start attempt is auto-
matically interrupted if
battery voltage is too low.
Recharge the battery before
you start the engine (
b
116)
or use jump leads and a donor
battery to start (
b
115). c High engine speeds while
the engine is cold accel-
erate engine wear.
Avoid high engine speeds
when the engine is cold. c
Consult the trouble-
shooting chart below if
the engine refuses to start. c

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Troubleshooting chartFault: Engine does not start or only starts with difficulty.
Possible causeRemedy see pageKill switch activatedKill switch in operating position (
b
57)
Side stand extended, gear
engaged Fully retract the side stand (
b
69)
Gear engaged, clutch not
disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever (
b
60)
Clutch pulled when ignition was
OFF Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch
lever (
b
57)
No fuel in tank Refuel (
b
73)
Battery not adequately charged Recharge the battery (
b
116)

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RidingABS pull-away test
ABS warning light flashes
once per second.
The BMW Integral ABS checks
the ABS sensors when you
pull away after starting. The
ABS warning light then goes
out and the BMW Integral ABS
is active.
Running in• While running in the motor- cycle, vary the throttle open-
ing and engine-speed range
frequently.
• Try to do most of your riding during this initial period on
twisting, fairly hilly roads,
avoiding high-speed main
roads and highways if
possible.
Exceeding the specified
engine speeds while run-
ning in will lead to increased
engine wear. Keep to the
guideline values as stated be-
low. c For the first 1
,000 km:
• Engine speed max.
7,000 rpm.
• No full-load acceleration.
• At full load, avoid low engine speeds.
• The first inspection should
always be performed after
500 to 1 ,200 km.

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Brake padsNew brake pads must "bed
down" and therefore do not
achieve their optimum friction
levels during the first 500 km.
This initial reduction in braking
efficiency can be compen-
sated for by exerting greater
pressure on the levers.New brake pads can
considerably lengthen
the braking distance.
Think well ahead and brake
carefully; avoid severe
braking. c
TyresNew tyres have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened
by riding in a restrained man-
ner at various heel angles until
the tyres are run in. This run-
ning in procedure is essential if
the tyres are to achieve maxi-
mum grip.
Tyres do not have their
full grip when new and
there is a risk of accident at
extreme angles of heel.
Avoid extreme angles of
heel. c
Shifting gearEngine speedDo not use the high end of the
engine-revolutions range in
any gear unless the engine is
at operating temperature.
When the revolution counter
needle enters the red zone on
the dial, the throttle-valve
angle is limited in order to pro-
tect the engine against over-
speeding. The governor cuts
in at 11,000 rpm.

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Gear shifts
Attempting to shift gear
with the clutch engaged
can damage the gearbox.
Always disengage the clutch in
order to shift gears. c
The gear indicator in the
multifunction display tells
you which gear is engaged. c

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Placing motorcycle on
its side stand
The motorcycle cannot
stand securely on uneven
ground.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm. c
When sitting on the motor-
cycle:
• Switch off the engine.
• Pull the handbrake lever.
• Hold the motorcycle upright and balanced.
• Use your left foot to extend the side stand fully (arrow).
• Slowly lean the motorcycle to the side until its weight is
taken by the stand and dis-
mount to the left. • Turn the handlebars to full
left or right lock.
• Check that the motorcycle is standing firmly.
If the motorcycle is on the
side stand, the surface of
the ground determines wheth-
er it is better to turn the han-
dlebars to the left or right.
However, the motorcycle is
more stable on a level surface
with the handlebars turned to
the left than with the handle-
bars turned to the right.
On level ground, always turn
the handlebars to the left and
lock them in this position.c The side stand is de-
signed to support only
the weight of the motorcycle.
Do not lean or sit on the mo-
torcycle with the side stand
extended. c
On a gradient, the motor-
cycle should always face
uphill; select 1st gear. c

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