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

this substitute rear light, the
indicators in the display tell
you that a bulb defect has oc-
curred.A defective bulb places
your safety at risk be-
cause it is easier for other
users to oversee you and
your motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always
carry a complete set of spare
bulbs if possible.
The bulb is pressurised
and can cause injury if
damaged.
Wear protective goggles
and gloves when changing
bulbs.
The types of bulb fitted
to your motorcycle are
listed in the section entitled
"Technical data". Do not touch the glass
of new bulbs with your
fingers. Use a clean, dry cloth
to hold the bulbs when hand-
ling them. Dirt deposits, in
particular oil and grease, in-
terfere with heat radiation
from the bulb. This leads to
overheating and shortens the
bulb's operating life.
Replacing low-beam
headlight 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.
Turn the handlebars
to the left to facilitate
access. Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.
Turn cover
1counter-
clockwise and remove
it.
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Disconnect plug2.
Release spring clip 3at left
and right and swing it up. Remove bulb
4.
Replace the defective bulb.
Low-beam headlight
bulb
H7/12V/55W Install bulb
4; make sure
that tab 5is pointing up.
Engage spring retainer 3on
left and right.
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Connect plug2.
Turn cover 1clockwise to
install.
Replacing high-beam
headlight 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.
Turn the handlebars
to the left to facilitate
access.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition. Turn cover
1counter-
clockwise and remove
it.
Disconnect plug 2.
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Release spring clip3at left
and right and swing it up.
Remove bulb 4.
Replace the defective bulb. High-beam headlight
bulb
H7/12V/55W
Install bulb 4; make sure
that tab 5is pointing up. Engage spring retainer
3on
left and right.
Connect plug 2.
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Turn cover1clockwise to
install.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.
Pull off the connector
1be-
neath the headlight.
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 / 12 V / 5 W Install bulb
3in bulb sock-
et 2.
Turn the bulb socket clock-
wise to install it in the head-
light housing.
Connect plug 1beneath the
headlight.
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
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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.
Removing the seat ( 53)
Remove screw 1. Pull the bulb housing to the
rear until it is clear of hold-
ers
2.
Turn bulb holder 3counter-
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
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Press bulb4into 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.
Install screw 1.
Installing the seat ( 54)
Replacing front turn
indicator bulbs
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.
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Pull the bulb housing out
of the mirror housing at the
threaded-fastener side.
Remove the bulb holder2
from the bulb housing by
turning it counter-clockwise. Remove bulb
3from the
bulb holder.
Replace the defective bulb
Front flashing turn in-
dicator bulbs
W16W / 12 V / 16 W
Install bulb 3in bulb sock-
et 2.
Turn the bulb socket clock-
wise to install it in the bulb
housing. Seat the bulb housing in the
mirror shell.
Install screw
1.
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Replacing rear turn
indicator bulbs
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 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.
Rear flashing turn in-
dicator bulbs
R10W / 12 V / 10 W
Press bulb 2into socket 3
and turn it clockwise to in-
stall.
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Seat the glass in the turn
indicator housing.
Install screw1.
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 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-
compartment cover
( 121)
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