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

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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
Clock .................................. 14
Display, ambient temperature.. 15
Cruise control ................ 16-19
Adjusting footrest
plate ............................... 20-21
Seat ............................... 22-23
Adjusting windscreen .......... 24
System case .................. 25-27Safety check
Checklist ........................ 28-29
Engine oil ....................... 30-31
Fuel ................................ 32-33
Handlebar levers ............ 34-35
Brake system
- general ........................ 36-37
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS ......... 38-41
Coolant level .................. 42-43
Clutch ................................. 44
Spring preload .................... 45
Shock-absorber
adjustment .......................... 46
Wheels ........................... 47-48
Accessories and tyres......... 49
Loads............................. 50-51
Lights ............................. 52-55
Contents
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General information and controls
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1Fuel gauge (
32)
2 Trip meter reset knob
3 Speedometer
4 Odometer
5 Trip meter
6 Revolution counter (

64) 7
Coolant temperature gauge
A Engine cold
B Engine at normal oper-
ating temperature
C Engine overheated
(

69)
8 Telltale and warning lights
(

7, 8)
9 Ignition switch and steering
lock (

10, 11)
( ) Number in parentheses

page number for description
Cockpit
CA
1234567
98
B
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General information and controls
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Hazard warning flashers

Note:
You cannot activate the hazard
warning flashers if the ignition is
switched off.
Do not use the hazard warning
flashers for longer than abso-
lutely necessary.
Note state of battery charge.
To switch on the hazard
warning flashers:
• Switch on the ignition
• Operate hazard warning flasher switch 1
– Hazard warning flashers in operation
– Telltale light in switch is on
• Switch off the ignition
– The hazard warning flashers
continue to operate
– Telltale light in switch goes out
To switch off the hazard
warning flashers:
• Operate hazard warning
flasher switch 1
– Hazard warning flashers
cease to operate
1
Hazard warning flashers
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KeysYou will receive two master
keys and one spare key.
A small plastic tag indicating
the key number is also
supplied.
 Warning:
If the motorcycle is fitted with
BMW Integral ABS, only a RE-
SIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION
is available when the ignition is
switched off (
77)

Note:
The ignition switch and steering
lock, fuel filler cap and the seat
lock and system cases are all
operated with the same key.
Ignition switch and steering lock
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Ignition switch and steering lock
Key positionsONOperating position,
ignition, lights and all
electrical circuits
switched on
R * Ignition and lights off,
steering not locked
(handlebars can be turned
freely to left or right)
 Warning:
Never turn the key to OFF or

while riding the motorcycle!
* The key can be removed in these
positions
• Turn the handlebars to full left lock.
 Attention:
Engage the steering lock with
the handlebars in this position
only.
OFF * Ignition and lights off,
steering locked
 * Parking light on,
steering locked

Note:
Switch the parking light on only
for limited periods. Note state of
battery charge.
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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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Toggling between time/
ambient-temperature
reading
• Switch on the ignition
• Briefly press BC-button 1

Note:
Use a ball-point pen or similar in-
strument to press button A or B.
Setting the timePress button A (hours) or
button B (minutes).
Toggling between 12- and
24-hour modes
• Switch off the ignition
• Press and hold down button A
• Switch on the ignition
• Hold down button A for
approximately 3 seconds
longer
Clock
1
AB
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AB
Toggling between time/
ambient-temperature
reading
• Switch on the ignition
• Briefly press BC-button 1

Note:
Use a ball-point pen or similar in-
strument to press button A or B.
Toggling between
°C and °F
• Switch off the ignition
• Press and hold down button B
• Switch on the ignition
• Hold down button B for
approximately 3 seconds
longer
Display, ambient temperature
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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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A
B
1
Adjusting windscreen
A
B
 Attention:
Windscreen is not fuel-
resistant. • Switch on the ignition
• Press switch
1
– A Raise windscreen
– B Lower windscreen
Steplessly adjust the wind-
screen by moving the switch to
the appropriate position, A or B
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