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

10
General information and controls
1
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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General information and controls
1
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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General information and controls
1
Removing seat:• Turn key1 in the seat lock to
position A and hold it in this
position
• Pull the seat to the rear and up into the 1st stage C of the
locking mechanism.
• Remove the seat
– Toolkit is accessible
– Fuses are accessible
– Coolant expansion tank is accessible
Adjusting seat:– The seat can be moved to 2 positions:
E = high D = low
 Attention:
When installing the seat, make
sure that it is firmly located.
•Turn key 1 in the seat lock to
position A and hold it in this
position
• Pull the seat to the rear and up into the 1st stage C of the
locking mechanism.
Seat
A
1
B
C
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General information and controls
1
 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
1
Closing the 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.• Turn key in case lock to
position A
• Push down locking catch 2
and carrying handle 1
– The two indicators 3 turn
black
•Lock the case and remove the
key
Removing system case
• Turn key in case lock to position A
• Pull up carrying handle 1
– The two indicators 3 turn red
• Turn the key back to the orig- inal position, remove it and lift
the system case off its holder
AA1
2
3
System case
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General information and controls
1
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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3
57
Starting – Riding – Parking
Your first journey
Safe motorcycling does not
depend on the motorcycle
alone.
Your own skill and common-
sense are needed too.
The key to genuine safety on
the road is a sensible balance
between the motorcycle's tech-
nical features and the rider's
skill, so that together they form
a single efficient unit.
Riding safely in traffic calls for a
sense of responsibility to your
passenger and to other road
users. Warning:
Do not ride the motorcycle af-
ter drinking alcoholic bever-
ages. Even small amounts of
alcohol or drugs, particularly
if taken in conjunction with
medicines, will adversely af-
fect your perception and your
ability to assess situations
and make decisions, and also
slow down your reflexes.
Take to the road now by all
means, but think carefully about
everything you do.
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61
Starting – Riding – Parking
Removing motorcycle
from side stand
 Warning:
If the motorcycle is fitted with
BMW Integral ABS, only the
RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC-
TION is available when the igni-
tion is switched off (

77) .
Make sure the side stand is
fully retracted before you ride
off.
– Allowing the motorcycle to roll with the side stand
extended represents a
safety risk. • Turn the ignition key to the “
R”
or “ ON” position (

11)
– handlebars unlocked
• Both feet on the ground, no weight on the motorcycle
• Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand
• Keep your right hand on the
right handlebar grip and the
handbrake lever
• Slowly raise the motorcycle to
the upright position and keep
it balanced
• Sit on the motorcycle and use your left foot to retract the
side stand
Side stand
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63
Starting – Riding – Parking
Removing motorcycle
from main stand
 Warning:
For safety reasons, never sit
on the motorcycle with the
main stand extended.
If the motorcycle is fitted with
BMW Integral ABS, only the
RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC-
TION is available when the ig-
nition is switched off (
77) .
 Attention:
Make sure the main stand is ful-
ly retracted before you ride off. • Turn the ignition key to the “
R”
or “ ON” position(

11)
– handlebars unlocked
• Hold the left handlebar grip with your left hand
• Hold the lifting handle with
your right hand
• Push the motorcycle forward
off the main stand
• Check that the main stand
has fully retracted
Main (centre) stand
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Index
i
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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