clutch BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 GT 2002 Rider's Manual (in English)

2
Introduction
i
General information and
controls
General view, left side ........... 4
General view, right side ......... 5
Cockpit ................................. 6
Telltale and warning
lights .................................. 7-8
Hazard warning flashers ........ 9
Ignition switch and steering
lock ................................ 10-11
Left handlebar fitting ........... 12
Right handlebar fitting ......... 13
Cruise control ................ 14-17
Adjusting footrest
plate ............................... 18-19
Seat ............................... 20-21
Adjusting windscreen .......... 22
System case .................. 23-25Safety check
Checklist ........................ 26-27
Engine oil ....................... 28-29
Fuel ................................ 30-31
Handlebar levers ............ 32-33
Brake system
- general ........................ 34-35
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS ......... 36-39
Coolant level .................. 40-41
Clutch ................................. 42
Spring preload .................... 43
Shock-absorber
adjustment .......................... 44
Wheels ........................... 45-46
Accessories and tyres......... 47
Loads............................. 48-49
Lights ............................. 50-53
Contents
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General information and controls
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General view, left side
1Hand protector, left
2 Reservoir for clutch
hydraulic fluid (
b 42)
3 Fuel filler cap (
b 30)
4 Leg protector, left
5 Fuse box
6 Storage compartment for
– toolkit
– repair kit for tubeless tyres 7
Seat lock (
b 20)
8 System case, left (
b 23)
9 Adjusting knob for spring
preload, rear suspension
(
b 43)
10 Lifting handle (
b 60-61)
11 Power socket, 12 V,
for connecting additional
equipment – up to max. 5 A
12 Spark plugs
(
b Maintenance Instructions,
Chapter 2)
( ) Number in parentheses
b page number for description
1265437
12111098
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General information and controls
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d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the hydraulic circuit of the
clutch:
 do not turn the fitting on the
handlebar.
1 Switch for cruise control
OE
(b 15)
2 Hazard warning flasher
switch (
b 9)
3 Switch for windscreen
adjustment (
b 22)
4 Horn push 5
Turn indicator switch, left
Press
– Turn indicators operate
To switch off turn indicators:
 Self-cancelling while rid-
ing, or press turn-indica-
tor cancel switch 11
(
b 13)
6 High-beam/low-beam
headlight switch
FHigh-beam headlight
GLow-beam headlight
FHeadlight flasher
OEOptional extra
Left handlebar fitting
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General information and controls
1
Decelerating Push and hold button1 in RES
direction
– The motorcycle decelerates steadily, even though you do
not manually close the throttle
L Note:
Every subsequent time you push
the button in the RES direction,
road speed decreases by a
further 2 km/h (1 mph).
Switching off the system Move switch 3 to OFF
– The cruise control system switches off immediately
– Red indicator light 2 and the
yellow cruise control light
are off 6 Temporary override
When you actuate the:
–brakes
–clutch
– throttle twistgrip (close the throttle)
the cruise control system is
briefly switched off
– Indicator light, cruise control yellow off
– Red indicator light 2 on
 Push button 1 in the RES
direction
– The motorcycle returns to and maintains the cruising speed
stored in memory
– Indicator light, cruise control
yellow on.
OEOptional extra
Cruise controlOE
1
3
2
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Safety check
2
For this reason, check the
details in the following sections
before you start the journey:
– Fuel level
– Positions of the handlebar levers
–Brakes
–Brake fluid level
– Clutch fluid level
– Coolant level
– Shock-absorber setting and spring preload
– Wheel rim and tyre condition, tread depth and tyre
pressures
– Load, gross weight
–Lights
– Warning lights and indicator lights with ignition switched
on – Check regularly (every time
you stop for fuel), on the basis
of the following section:
– Engine oil level (every sec- ond/third stop for fuel):
– Brake pads
If you encounter any problems
or difficulties, it is always best to
contact your authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer.
He will provide the necessary
advice and assistance.
Checklist
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Safety check
2
Adjusting clutch lever
e Attention:
Sudden changes in play or
spongy action indicate a fault in
the hydraulic system.
If you are doubtful about the re-
liability of the hydraulic clutch
operating system, it is best to
consult an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer.
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the hydraulic circuit of the
clutch: do not turn the fitting
on the handlebar.
Turn knob A to set the most
comfortable span:
–Setting 1: minimum span
–Setting 3: maximum span
Handlebar levers
A
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Safety check
2
Checking fluid level in the
clutch fitting
e Attention:
If the fluid level drops, assume
there is a defect in the clutch sys-
tem. Have the clutch system
checked immediately by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
d Warning:
Never permit the fluid level to
drop below the minimum level
(MIN mark).
L Note:
The fluid level in the reservoir
rises as the clutch wears.
 Place motorcycle on main (centre) stand
– Make sure the ground is level and firm.
 Turn the handlebars all the way to the right
 Check fluid level in sight glass MIN Minimum level
(top of marking ring)
Clutch
MIN
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Starting – Riding – Parking
3
Before you start
Switch on the ignition– Move the kill switch to the run position A
 Ignition switch ON
In an emergency only:
 Move switch 1 to the B
position.
– The Motronic, fuel pump and
starter motor electrical cir-
cuits are de-energised
L Note:
If you move the kill switch to the
B position while the ignition is
on (switch in ON position), the
BMW Integral ABS remains op-
erational (
b 72-79).
Fully retract the side stand
L Note:
If the side stand is extended
and a gear engaged, you can-
not start the motorcycle.
Select neutral– Neutral indicator light green
k is on (b 7)
– Gear indicator shows “0”
L Note:
Engine does not start:
–Move the gear lever to thek
position or disengage the
clutch
Engine stops when first gear is
engaged:
–Fully retract the side stand; if
necessary, consult the trouble-
shooting chart (
b Maintenance
Instructions, Chapter 2)
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Starting
d Warning:
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily or for a lengthy
period when the motorcycle is
at a standstill — risk of overheat-
ing or fire. Ride away immedi-
ately after starting the engine.
Avoid high engine speeds after
a cold start.
e. Attention:
If you attempt to start the engine
when the battery is flat, you will
hear the relay chattering. Further
attempts will damage the starter
relay and starter motor. Before
trying again: charge the battery
(
b Maintenance Instructions, Chapter 2).
L Note:
Do not turn the throttle twistgrip
when starting the engine.
 Press starter pushbutton 2
– The engine starts
 Turn the throttle twistgrip carefully
L Note:
At ambient temperatures below
0 °C, pull the lever to disen-
gage the clutch when starting
the engine.
Starting
BBA
2
1
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Starting – Riding – Parking
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ABS warning lightThe ABS warning light 1 lights up
if the BMW Integral ABS develops
a fault (
b 79).
Warning light, general General warning light 2 lights up if
the BMW Integral ABS develops a
fault (
b 79), or if the tail light or
brake light is defective.
Low fuel levelWhen warning light 3 comes on,
there are still approximately
4 litres (0.9 gal) of fuel in the tank.
Engine oil pressureWarning light 4 goes out above
idle speed.
*n depending on national-market
specification
e Attention:
If warning light 4 comes on dur-
ing the journey, take the follow-
ing action as soon as traffic
conditions permit:
Declutch
 Operate the kill switch
 Bring the motorcycle safely to
a halt
 Check engine oil level
(
b 28)
Top up with fresh oil if the oil
level is low. If the warning light
for engine oil pressure lights up
even though the oil level is cor-
rect, it is absolutely essential to
consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer.
Warning lights
1*2
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