battery BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 GT 2006 Rider's Manual (in English)

Charging battery when
connected
Charging the connec-
ted battery directly at the
battery terminals can damage
the vehicle electronics.
Always disconnect the battery
from the on-board circuits be-
fore recharging it with a char-
ger connected directly to the
battery posts.
If you switch on the ig-
nition and the multifunc-
tion display and telltale lights
fail to light up, the battery is
completely flat. Attempting to
charge a completely flat bat-
tery via the on-board socket
can cause damage to the mo-
torcycle's electronics.
If a battery has discharged to
the extent that it is completely
flat, it has to be disconnec-
ted from the on-board circuits
and charged with the char- ger connected directly to the
battery posts.
Only chargers suitable
for this mode of charging
can be used to recharge the
battery via the on-board sock-
et. Unsuitable chargers could
cause damage to the motor-
cycle's on-board electrics.
Use BMW chargers with
the part numbers 71 60
7 688 864 (220 V) or, as
applicable, 71 60 7 688 865
(110 V). If you are in doubt,
disconnect the battery from
the on-board systems and
connect the charger directly
to the battery.
Charge via the power sock-
et, with the battery connec-
ted to the motorcycle's on-
board electrical system. The motorcycle's
on-board electronics
know when the battery is fully charged. The on-board
socket is switched off when
this happens.
Comply with the operating
instructions of the charger. If you are unable to
charge the battery
through the power socket,
you may be using a charger
that is not compatible with
your motorcycle's electronics.
If this happens, disconnect
the battery from the on-board
systems and connect the
charger directly to the
battery.
Charging battery when
disconnectedCharge the battery using a
suitable charger.
Comply with the operating
instructions of the charger.
Once the battery is fully
charged, disconnect the
7129zMaintenance

charger terminal clips from
the battery terminals.The battery has to be re-
charged at regular inter-
vals in the course of a lengthy
period of disuse. See the in-
structions for caring for your
battery. Always fully recharge
the battery before restoring it
to useRemove the battery-
compartment cover
If it is not standing firmly,
the motorcycle could
topple in the course of the
operations described below.
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and
firmly supported.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Removing rear seat ( 65) Remove the front seat
( 65)
Remove screws
1.
Lift the battery compartment
cover up and back to re-
move.
Installing battery-
compartment cover
If it is not standing firmly,
the motorcycle could
topple in the course of the
operations described below.
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and
firmly supported. Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Place the battery-
compartment cover in
mounts
2
7130zMaintenance

Install screws1.
Install the front seat ( 66)
Install the rear seat ( 67)Removing batteryRemove the battery-
compartment cover
( 130) Disconnection in
the wrong sequence
increases the risk of
short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Disconnect negative lead 3
first.
Remove protective cap 2
from the positive terminal.
Then disconnect positive
lead 1.
Remove screws 4and pull
the retainer to the rear.
Lift the battery up and out;
work it slightly back and forth if it is difficult to re-
move.
Installing batterySwitch off the ignition.
Place the battery in the bat-
tery compartment, positive
terminal on the left in the
forward direction of travel.
Slip the battery retainer
over the battery and install
screws
4.
Installation in the wrong
sequence increases the
risk of short-circuits.
7131zMaintenance

Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Never install the battery
without the protective cap.Connect battery positive
lead 1first.
Seat protective cap 2on the
positive terminal.
The connect battery negat-
ive lead 3.
Installing battery-
compartment cover
( 130)
Switch on the ignition.
Fully open the throttle once
or twice.
The engine management
system registers the
throttle-valve position.
Set the clock ( 47)
7132zMaintenance

Paint careWashing the motorcycle
regularly will help counteract
the long-term effects of
substances that damage
the paint, especially if your
motorcycle is ridden in areas
with high air pollution or
natural sources of dirt, for
example tree resin or pollen.
Remove particularly
aggressive substances
immediately, however, as
otherwise the paint can
be affected or become
discoloured. Substances
of this nature include spilt
fuel, oil, grease, brake fluid
and bird droppings. We
recommend BMW vehicle
polish or BMW paint cleaner
for this purpose.
Marks on the paintwork are
particularly easy to see after
the motorcycle has been
washed. Remove stains ofthis kind immediately, using
cleaning-grade benzene or
petroleum spirit on a clean
cloth or ball of cotton wool.
We recommend that specks
of tar be removed with BMW
tar remover. Remember to
wax the parts treated in this
way.
Protective wax
coatingFor the protective wax coating
of paint, we recommend that
you use only BMW vehicle
wax or agents that contain
carnauba wax or synthetic
waxes.
It is time to rewax the paint-
work when water "puddles"
on the surface, instead of
forming beads.
Laying up the
motorcycleClean the motorcycle.
Remove the battery.
Spray the brake and clutch
lever pivots and the main
and side stand pivots with a
suitable lubricant.
Coat bright metal and
chrome-plated parts with
an acid-free grease (e.g.
Vaseline).
Stand the motorcycle in a
dry room in such a way that
there is no load on either
wheel.
Before laying the vehicle
up out of use, have the
engine oil and the oil filter ele-
ment changed by a special-
ist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. Combine work for lay-
ing up/restoring to use with a
BMW service or inspection.
8136zCare

Restoring motorcycle
to useRemove the protective wax
coating.
Clean the motorcycle.
Install a charged battery.
Before starting: work
through the checklist.
8137zCare

Troubleshooting chartEngine does not start at all or is difficult to start.Possible causeRemedyKill switch activated. Kill switch in operating position (run).
Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract the side stand ( 78).
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 78).
Clutch pulled when ignition was OFF Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch
lever.
No fuel in tank. Refuelling ( 83)
Battery not adequately charged. Charging battery when connected ( 129)
9140zTechnical data

Tyre pressures
Tyre pressure, front2.5 bar, One-up, tyre cold
2.5 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre
cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, One-up, tyre cold
2.9 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre
coldElectricsRating of on-board socket 8 A, One on-board socket
with OE (Additional) socket: 8 A, Total for all sockets
Fuses All circuits are electronically protected, so
plug-in fuses are no longer necessary. If an
electronic fuse trips and de-energises a cir-
cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the igni-
tion is switched on after the fault has been
rectified.
Type
Battery type Gel battery
9149zTechnical data

Technical data
Battery rated voltage12 V
Battery rated capacity 19 Ah
Technical data
Spark plug manufacturer and designation NGK KR9CI
Spark plug electrode gap (When new) 0.8 mm
Spark plug electrode gap (Wear limit) Spark-plug replacement as per maintenance
schedule
Lighting
High-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Low-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W
with OE Xenon lights: D2R / 35 W
Parking-light bulb W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Bulb of tail light/brake light P21W / 12 V / 21 W
Front flashing turn indicator bulbs H21W / 12 V / 21 W
Rear flashing turn indicator bulbs P21W / 12 V / 21 W
9150zTechnical data

A
Abbreviations and symbols, 6
ABSWarning light, 23
Accessories General instructions, 93
Anti-theft alarm, 18
ASC Telltale light, 23
B
Battery Battery compartment, 11
Charging battery when
connected, 129
Charging battery when
disconnected, 129
Installation, 130, 131
Removal, 130, 131
Technical data, 149
Warning, battery charge
current, 29
Beam throw, 13 Brake fluid
Checking level, front, 13,
107
Checking level, rear, 15,
108
Brake lever Adjust the handbrake
lever, 59
Brake pads Checking front, 105
Checking rear, 106
Brakes Safety instructions, 85
Technical data, 148
Bulbs General instructions, 119
Replacing brake-light
bulb, 123
Replacing front turn
indicator bulbs, 125
Replacing high-beam
headlight bulb, 119
Replacing low-beam
headlight bulb, 119
Replacing parking-light
bulbs, 122 Replacing rear light
bulb, 123
Replacing rear-indicator
bulbs, 123
Technical data, 150
Warning, bulb failure, 30, 31
C
Care, 133
Case Closing, 96
Installing, 97
Opening, 95
Removing, 97
Checklist, 78
Clock Adjusting, 18, 47
Clutch Adjust the clutch lever, 58
Technical data, 145
Confirmation of maintenance work, 157
11164zIndex