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

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General information and controls
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Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the brake system:
• do not turn the fitting on the
handlebar.
7 Switch for heated
handlebar grips
OE
A Heating function off
B 50% (centre position)
C 100%
8 BC-Button (

14)
9 Starter pushbutton
10 Emergency off (kill) switch
for ignition (

66)
OEOptional extra
11Right flashing turn indicator
switch
•Press
– Turn indicators operate
To switch off turn indicators:
• Self-cancelling while riding,
or press turn-indicator can-
cel switch 12
12 Turn-indicator cancel switch
•Press
– Left/right turn indicators off
13 Switch for seat heating
OE
0Seat heating off
.Seat heating on
..Fast heating on for rapid
heating
ABC7
13
12
10
11
98
Right handlebar fitting
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General information and controls
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Note:
With automatic cruise control,
speed can be controlled in the
range between 40 and 180 km/h
(25 and 112 mph).
When the motorcycle is at a
standstill and – ignition OFF –
the system is switched off and
the stored road speed is can-
celled.
Telltale light, cruise control
yellow off.
On a motorcycle fitted with
BMW Integral ABS, the cruise-
control system is not operation-
al if the brake light is defective
(general warning light red


ON
68).
OEOptional extra
 Warning:
Do not engage cruise control
when:
– Riding on twisty roads with poor forward vision
– Heavy traffic does not enable
you to maintain a constant
road speed
– Riding on wet, unpaved or dirty roads
The motorcycle might exceed
your chosen cruise control
speed if the engine's braking
effect is insufficient on a down-
hill gradient. It could also drop
below this speed when you
ride uphill.
For safety reasons, always
keep both hands on the
handlebars.
Cruise controlOE
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General information and controls
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Adjusting footrest plate
 Warning:
If a footrest is repositioned,
the footrest on the other side
of the motorcycle must be
moved to the same height.
Adjust the gearshift lever to
suit the new footrest position.
 Attention:
For a sporting riding style, both
footrest plates should be in the
upper position.
 Warning:
Make sure that lines and cables
are correctly routed.
Do not damage electric wiring.
Always tighten socket-head
screws 1 and 2 to the specified
torque.
If you do not have a suitable
torque wrench, have the foot-
rest plates and gearshift lever
adjusted by a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
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General information and controls
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 Warning:
After an accident or if the
motorcycle has fallen over,
check that the system cases
are correctly secured.
Max. load per system case:
22 lbs (10 kg).
With system cases installed, it
is advisable not to exceed
80 mph (130 km/h).
Open the system case• Turn key in case lock to position A
• Fold out the carrying handle 1
and locking catch 2
– The two indicators 3 turn red
• Open the system case
A System case1
2
3
A
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General information and controls
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System case
Installing system case
 Attention:
Risk of breaking the locking
tongue.
Before closing handle 1 or lock-
ing catch 2, turn the key in the
case lock to position A.
 Warning:
Always make sure that the
cases are secured.
An incorrectly secured case
could be lost and endanger
other road users.
• Insert the system case into the
holder (arrows), making sure
that it is firmly seated in the
lower holder 4 and the upper
hook 5
• Turn key in case lock to
position A
• Fold the carrying handle 1 down
– The two indicators 3 turn black
• Lock the case and remove the
key
5
4
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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
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1
MAXMIN
3
2
• Check the oil level at the sight glass:
MAX Top edge
of marking ring
MIN Bottom edge
of marking ring
– The difference between the two marks is approx. 0.5 litre
(0.88 pint)
• If necessary, remove oil filler
plug 3 and top up the engine
oil through oil filler neck 1 ,
using funnel 2
• Reinstall oil filler plug 3
 Attention:
The red warning light
 (
8)
for engine oil pressure indicates
no (or very little) oil pressure in the
lube-oil system; this light must not
be regarded as an oil level check.
Oil pressure builds up after 1-2
seconds and the warning light
goes out – the red engine oil
pressure warning light
 should
remain off while the engine is
running.
Engine oil
BMW recommends Castrol
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Safety check
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Fuel
Refuelling
 Warning:
Fuel is flammable and explo-
sive. Do not smoke. Never
bring a naked flame near the
fuel tank.
The fuel expands when hot
(for instance if the fuel tank is
in the sun). For this reason,
only fill as far as the lower
edge of the filler neck.
 Attention:
Note that fuel containing lead
will destroy the catalytic con-
verter. Do not run the fuel tank
dry or you may damage the en-
gine or catalytic converter.
• Place motorcycle on main (centre) stand
– Make sure the ground is level and firm.
• Open fuel filler cap
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•Refuel
– Refuel only with super (pre-mium) grade unleaded fuel to
DIN 51607 standard or equiv-
alent, minimum octane
number 95 (RON) and
85 (MON)
• Close the fuel filler cap
Capacity

Note:
The fuel gauge and warning
light function only when the ig-
nition is on.
– Usable tank capacity 21 litres ( 4.62 gal)
–A yellow warning light 1
comes on when there are
approximately 4 litres (0.9 gal)
of fuel left in the tank
1 Fuel
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Safety check
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Adjusting clutch lever
 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.
 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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