BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R 2008 Rider's Manual (in English)

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Parking your motor-
cycle
Placing motorcycle on
side stand
If the ground is soft or
uneven, there is no guar-
antee that the motorcycle will
rest firmly on the stand.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
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). 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. Slowly lean the motorcycle
to the side until its weight
is taken by the stand and
dismount to the left.
If the motorcycle is on
the side stand, the sur-
face of the ground will de-
termine whether it is better to
turn the handlebars to the left
or right. However, the motor-
cycle is more stable on a level
surface with the handlebars
turned to the left than with
the handlebars turned to the
right.
On level ground, always turn
the handlebars to the left to
set the steering lock.
Turn the handlebars to full
left or right lock.
Check that the motorcycle
is standing firmly. On a gradient, the mo-
torcycle should always
face uphill; select 1st gear.
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Removing motorcycle
from side standUnlock the steering lock.
with OE BMW Motorrad Integ-
ral ABS:
Brake servo assistance
is not available when the
ignition is off; the motorcycle
can start to roll.
Particularly when the motor-
cycle is parked on a gradi-
ent, switch on the ignition and
wait for the ABS to complete
its self-diagnosis.
Switch on the ignition.
Wait for ABS self-diagnosis
to complete.
From the left, grip the
handlebars with both hands.
Pull the handbrake lever.
Swing your right leg over
the seat and lift the motor- cycle to the upright posi-
tion.
Hold the motorcycle upright
and balanced.
An extended side stand
can catch on the ground
when the motorcycle is mov-
ing and lead to a fall.
Retract the side stand before
moving the motorcycle.
Sit on the motorcycle and
use your left foot to retract
the side stand.
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Placing motorcycle on
centre stand
OA
If the ground is soft or
uneven, there is no guar-
antee that the motorcycle will
rest firmly on the stand.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
Switch off the engine.
Dismount and keep your left
hand on the left handlebar
grip.
With your right hand, grip
the rear grab handle or the
rear frame.
Place your right foot on the
pin of the centre stand, and
press the stand down un-
til its curved feet touch the
ground.
Place your full body weight
on the centre stand and at the same time pull the mo-
torcycle backwards (arrow).
Excessive movements
could cause the centre
stand to retract, and the mo-
torcycle would topple in con-
sequence.
Do not lean or sit on the mo-
torcycle with the centre stand
extended.
Check that the motorcycle
is standing firmly.
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Removing motorcycle
from centre stand
OA
Unlock the steering lock.
with OE BMW Motorrad Integ-
ral ABS:
Brake servo assistance
is not available when the
ignition is off; the motorcycle
can start to roll.
Particularly when the motor-
cycle is parked on a gradi-
ent, switch on the ignition and
wait for the ABS to complete
its self-diagnosis.
Switch on the ignition.
Wait for ABS self-diagnosis
to complete.
Place your left hand on the
left handlebar grip.
Grip the rear grab handle
with your right hand.
Push the motorcycle for-
ward off the centre stand. Check that the centre stand
has fully retracted.
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Refuelling
Fuel is highly flammable.
A naked flame close to
the fuel tank can cause a fire
or explosion.
Do not smoke. Never bring
a naked flame near the fuel
tank.
Fuel expands when hot.
Fuel escaping from an
overfilled tank could make its
way onto the rear tyre. This
could cause a fall.
Do not fill the tank past the
bottom edge of the filler
neck.
Fuel attacks plastics,
which become dull or
unsightly.
Wipe off plastic parts immedi-
ately if they come into contact
with fuel. Leaded fuel will destroy
the catalytic converter.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Open the protective cap.
Open the fuel tank cap with
the ignition key by turning it
counter-clockwise.
Refuel with fuel of the grade
stated below.
Recommended fuel gradeSuper Plus, unleaded
98 ROZ Fuel grade, usable with
power- and consumption-
related restrictions
Super unleaded
95 ROZ
Usable fuel capacity
19 l
Reserve fuel
4l
Press the filler cap down
firmly to close.
Remove the key and close
the protective cap.
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