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

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Arrive safely
Concluding thoughts
Now it's your turn• Regular care is important, with all functions checked
before the journey starts.
• We recommend that you use only genuine BMW accesso-
ries. These satisfy all safety
requirements and are pre-
cisely matched to your BMW
motorcycle.
• Your authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer is
best placed to service your
motorcycle
• Do not under any circum- stances install unapproved
accessories: This can repre-
sent a safety hazard, invali-
date the motorcycle's general
operating permit or cause you
to lose your insurance cover.
• Technical modifications should always be entrusted to
the trained specialists
employed by your authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.

Note:
Your authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer can supply you with useful
items to add to your motorcycle's
toolkit and accompany the Main-
tenance Instructions.
– BMW Repair Manual
–BMW set of circuit diagrams
It is good to know you have
thought of everything, isn't it?
Our aim is to make your
journey safer.
We want you to reach all your
destinations safely – and we want
you to enjoy riding your BMW as a
constant source of relaxed pleas-
ure and satisfaction.
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AABSFault, 80
ABS - anti-lock brake system, 76
Adjusting footrest plate, 21
Adjusting headlight beam throw,
52, 53, 54
Adjusting headlight for opposite rule of the road, 53
Adjusting headlight for RHD/LHD traffic, 53
Anti-lock Brake System Notes, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81
Anti-lock brake system, 74
BBMW Integral ABS, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81
ABS - Anti-lock Brake System,
76
Brake booster, 76
Brake-fluid reservoir, 5
Changing brake fluid, 38
Checking brake fluid level, 38
RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTION, 77
Safety reserves, 75
Self-diagnosis with pull-away
test, 78
Sensitive electronic control, 74
Troubleshooting chart, 81
Brake booster, 76
Brake fluid level Check Front brake, 40
Rear brake, 41
Brake system with BMW Integral ABS, 38,
39, 40
Brake system,
general, 36, 37
Brake system, checking, 36
CCapacity, 33
Case, 25
Catalytic convertor Safety instructions, 59
Checking brake pads, 37
Checking oil level, 30
Clock, 7, 14
Closing the system case, 26
Clutch lever, adjusting, 34
Cockpit Overview, 6
Cockpit instruments, 6
Coolant level Check, 42, 43
Coolant temperature, 68
Coolant temperature gauge, 6
Cruise control, 16, 17
Cruise-control system Notes, 16
Operation, 18, 19
A - C
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DDisplay, ambient temperature, 7, 15
EEmergency off (kill) switch for ignition, 13
Engine oil, 31 Oil filler neck, 31
Engine oil pressure telltale light, 68
Engine speed, 70
FFront brake Brake fluid level, 40
Handbrake lever, 35
Fuel
Octane number, 33
Fuel filler cap, 4, 32
Fuel gauge, 6
Fuel tank capacity, 68
Fuse box, 4
GGear indicator, 7
Gearshift lever, 21
Gearshifts, 70, 71
General view, Left side, 4
Right side, 5
HHandlebar fitting
Left, 12
Right, 13
Handlebar lever Handbrake lever, 35
Hazard warning flashers, 9
Headlight basic setting, 55
Headlight switch, 12
Heated handlebar grips, 13
High-beam/low-beam headlight switch, 12
Horn, 12
Horn push, 12
IIgnition switch and steering lock, 6, 10
Function, 11
Installing system case, 27
Integral brake function, 76
KKeys, 10
LLHD traffic Headlight setting, 53
Lifting handle, 4
Light switch, 13
Lights, 52, 54, 55 Beam throw, 42, 53
Notes, 42
Loading, 49
D - L
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MMain (centre) stand, 62, 63
Motorcycle accessories, 87
NNeutral (gearbox), 66
Notes on safetyGeneral, 58
OOctane number, fuel, 33
Odometer, 6
Oil filler neck, 5, 31
Oil levelCheck, 31
Engine oil pressure, 8, 68
Sight glass, 5
Overheating, 59, 67
PPartially integral brakes, 76
Permitted gross weight, 51
Power socket, 4
RRefuelling, 32
Removing system case, 26
RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTION, 39, 77
Revolution counter, 6
RHD traffic
Headlight setting, 53
Rider's equipment, 86
Riding, 70 Right flashing turn indicator
switch, 13
Rims, 47
Running-in speeds, 64
SSafety check, 28, 29
Safety instructions Catalytic converter, 59
Safety margin, 75
Seat Adjusting, 22
Installing, 23
Removing, 22
Seat lock, 4
Self-cancelling turn indicators, 12, 13
Self-diagnosis with pull-away test,
78
Sensitive electronic control, 74
Service, 83
Service worldwide, 84
Side stand, 60, 61, 66
Speedometer, 6
Spring preload Front wheel, 45
Starter button, 13
Starter switch, 13
Starting, 67
Storage compartment, 4
Switch on the ignition, 66
System case, 25, 27
M - S
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TTank cap, 4
Telltale and warning lightsABS, 7, 68
Battery charge current, 8
Battery charge light, 69
Coolant temperature, 8, 69
Cruise control, 7
Engine oil pressure, 8, 68
High-beam headlight, 8
Low fuel level, 8, 68
Neutral, 7
Turn indicator, right, 7
Telltale lights Turn indicator, left, 7
Tools, 22
Tread depth, tyres, 47, 48
Troubleshooting ABS, 81
Troubleshooting chart, 81
Turn indicator switch, left, 12
Turn-indicator cancel switch, 13
Tyres Inflation pressure, 48
Running in, 65
WWarning lightsABS, 68
Battery charge light, 69
Coolant temperature, 69
Engine oil pressure, 68
General, 68
Low fuel level, 68
Warnings, braking, 72
T - Z
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Details described or illustrated
in this booklet may differ from
the motorcycle's actual specifi-
cation as purchased, the
accessories fitted or the
national-market specification.
No claims will be entertained as
a result of such discrepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-
sumption and performance
data are quoted to the custom-
ary tolerances.The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions excepted.
© 2004 BMW Motorrad
Not to be reproduced either
wholly or in part without written
permission from
BMW Motorrad,
After Sales.
Printed in Germany
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BMW Motorrad
Order No.:
01 41 7 692 711
06.2004
3rd edition GB/RF
The Ultimate
Driving Machine
BMW recommends Castrol
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