BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R 2006 Rider's Manual (in English)

Install bulb5. When
installing, make sure that
tab 6is pointing up.
Engage spring retainer 4in
the catches. Connect plug
3.
Install cover 1(high-beam
headlight) or cover 2(low-
beam headlight) by turning
cover clockwise.
Replacing parking-light
bulb
If it is not standing firmly,
the motorcycle could
topple in the course of the
operations described below.
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and
firmly supported.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.
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Remove securing screws1
from both sides of the bulb
housing.
Pull the bulb housing for-
ward to remove it and tilt it
slightly down. Remove bulb holder
2from
the headlight housing by
turning it counter-clockwise.
Remove bulb 3from the
bulb holder.
Replace the defective bulb.
Parking-light bulb
W5W/12V/5W Insert bulb
3into the bulb
socket.
Turn the bulb socket clock-
wise to install it in the head-
light housing.
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The headlight cable
could catch in the
steering if it is not routed
correctly.
Use the appropriate retaining
clips to secure electric wires
at the back of the headlight.
Push the bulb housing into
mounts 4on the frame. Install securing screws
1at
both sides of the bulb hous-
ing.
Replacing brake light
and rear light bulb
If it is not standing firmly,
the motorcycle could
topple in the course of the
operations described below.
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and
firmly supported.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand. Removing the seat ( 54)
Switch off the ignition.
Remove screw
1.
Pull the bulb housing to the
rear until it is clear of hold-
ers 2.
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Turn bulb holder3counter-
clockwise to remove it from
the bulb housing.
Press bulb 4into socket 5
and remove by turning it
counter-clockwise. Replace the defective bulb.
Bulb of tail light/brake
light
P21W / 12 V / 21 W
Press bulb 4into socket 5
and turn it clockwise to in-
stall. Turn bulb socket
3clock-
wise to install it in the bulb
housing.
Seat the bulb housing in
holders 2.
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Install screw1.Replacing turn indicator
bulbs, front and rear
If it is not standing firmly,
the motorcycle could
topple in the course of the
operations described below.
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and
firmly supported.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition. Remove screw
1.
Pull the turn indicator glass
out of the turn indicator
housing at the threaded-
fastener side. Press bulb
2into fitting 3
and remove by turning it
counter-clockwise.
Replace the defective bulb.
Front flashing turn in-
dicator bulbs
R10W / 12 V / 10 W with OE White turn
indicators:
RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
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Rear flashing turn in-
dicator bulbs
R10W / 12 V / 10 W with OE White turn
indicators:
RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
Turn bulb 2clockwise to
install it in bulb socket 3. Position the bulb housing
on the turn indicator hous-
ing.
Install screw
1.
Jump start
The wires leading to the
power socket do not
have a load-capacity rating
adequate for jump-starting
the engine. Excessively high
current can lead to a cable
fire or damage to the vehicle
electronics.
Do not use the on-board
socket to jump-start the
engine of the motorcycle.
Touching live parts of
the ignition system with
the engine running can cause
electric shock.
Do not touch parts of the igni-
tion system when the engine
is running.
A short-circuit can result
if the crocodile clips of
the jump leads are accident-
ally brought into contact with
the motorcycle.
Use only jump leads fitted
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with fully insulated crocodile
clips at both ends.Jump-starting with a
donor-battery voltage
higher than 12 V can damage
the vehicle electronics.
Make sure that the battery
of the donor vehicle has a
voltage rating of 12 V.
If it is not standing firmly,
the motorcycle could
topple in the course of the
operations described below.
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and
firmly supported.
When jump-starting the en-
gine, do not disconnect the
battery from the on-board
electrical system.
Remove the battery-com-
partment cover ( 117)
Run the engine of the donor
vehicle during jump-starting. Begin by connecting one
end of the red jump lead
to the positive terminal of
the discharged battery and
the other end to the pos-
itive terminal of the donor
battery.
Then connect one end of
the black jump lead to the
negative terminal of the
donor battery, and the other
end to the negative terminal
of the discharged battery.
Start the engine of the
vehicle with the discharged
battery in the usual way; if
the engine does not start,
wait a few minutes before
repeating the attempt
in order to protect the
starter motor and the donor
battery.
Allow both engines to idle
for a few minutes before
disconnecting the jump
leads.Disconnect the jump lead
from the negative termin-
als first, then disconnect the
second lead from the posit-
ive terminals.
Installing battery-compart-
ment cover ( 118)
BatteryMaintenance instructionsCorrect upkeep, recharging
and storage will prolong the
life of the battery and are es-
sential if warranty claims are
to be considered.
Compliance with the points
below is important in order to
maximise battery life:
Keep the surface of the bat-
tery clean and dry
Do not open the battery
Do not top up with water
Be sure to read and com-
ply with the instructions for
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charging the battery on the
following pages
Do not turn the battery up-
side downIf the battery is not dis-
connected, the on-board
electronics (e.g. clock, etc.)
gradually drain the battery.
This can cause the battery
to run flat. If this happens,
warranty claims will not be ac-
cepted.
If the motorcycle is to be out
of use for more than four
weeks, disconnect the battery
or connect a suitable trickle
charger to the battery.
BMW Motorrad has de-
veloped a trickle-charger
specially designed for com-
patibility with the electronics
of your motorcycle. Using this
charger, you can keep the
battery charged during long
periods of disuse, without having to disconnect the bat-
tery from the motorcycle's
on-board systems. You can
obtain additional information
from your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Charging battery when
connected
Charging the connec-
ted battery directly at the
battery terminals can damage
the vehicle electronics.
Always disconnect the battery
from the on-board circuits be-
fore recharging it with a char-
ger connected directly to the
battery posts.
Only chargers suitable
for this mode of charging
can be used to recharge the
battery via the on-board sock-
et. Unsuitable chargers could
cause damage to the motor-
cycle's on-board electrics. Use BMW chargers with
the part numbers 71 60
7 688 864 (220 V) or, as
applicable, 71 60 7 688 865
(110 V). If you are in doubt,
disconnect the battery from
the on-board systems and
connect the charger directly
to the battery.
If you switch on the ig-
nition and the multifunc-
tion display and telltale lights
fail to light up, the battery is
completely flat. Attempting to
charge a completely flat bat-
tery via the on-board socket
can cause damage to the mo-
torcycle's electronics.
If a battery has discharged to
the extent that it is completely
flat, it has to be disconnec-
ted from the on-board circuits
and charged with the char-
ger connected directly to the
battery posts.
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Charge via the power sock-
et, with the battery connec-
ted to the motorcycle's on-
board electrical system.The motorcycle's
on-board electronics
know when the battery is
fully charged. The on-board
socket is switched off when
this happens.
Comply with the operating
instructions of the charger. If you are unable to
charge the battery
through the power socket,
you may be using a charger
that is not compatible with
your motorcycle's electronics.
If this happens, disconnect
the battery from the on-board
systems and connect the
charger directly to the
battery.
Charging battery when
disconnectedCharge the battery using a
suitable charger.
Comply with the operating
instructions of the charger.
Once the battery is fully
charged, disconnect the
charger terminal clips from
the battery terminals.
The battery has to be re-
charged at regular inter-
vals in the course of a lengthy
period of disuse. See the in-
structions for caring for your
battery. Always fully recharge
the battery before restoring it
to useRemove the battery-
compartment cover
If it is not standing firmly,
the motorcycle could
topple in the course of the
operations described below. Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and
firmly supported.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Removing the seat ( 54)
Remove screws 1.
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Lift battery compartment
cover2up and forward to
remove.Installing battery-
compartment cover
If it is not standing firmly,
the motorcycle could
topple in the course of the
operations described below.
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and
firmly supported.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand. Install battery compartment
cover
2.
Install screws 1.
Installing the seat ( 55)
Removing batteryRemove the battery-com-
partment cover ( 117)
Disconnection in
the wrong sequence
increases the risk of
short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Disconnect negative battery
lead 1first.
Then disconnect positive
battery lead 2.
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