BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 GT 2007 Rider's Manual (in English)

the on-board power supply sys-
tem is minimised, the supply to
the power socket is cut off ap-
proximately 15 minutes after the
ignition is switched off, and it is
also temporarily interrupted dur-
ing the start procedure.Cable routingThe cables from the power sock-
et to the auxiliary device must be
routed in such a way that they:Do not impede the rider
Do not restrict or obstruct the
steering angle and handling
characteristics
Cannot be trapped
Incorrectly routed cables
can impede the rider.
Route the cables as described
above.
LuggageCorrect loading
Overloading and imbal-
anced loads can adversely
affect the motorcycle's handling.
Do not exceed the permissible
gross weight and be sure to
comply with the instructions on
loading.
Set spring preload, damping
characteristic and tyre pres-
sures to suit total weight.
Adjust the spring preload for
rear wheel ( 68)
Check the tyre pressure
( 72)
Adjust the damping for rear
wheel ( 69)
Ensure that the case volumes
on the left and right are equal.
Make sure that the weight is
uniformly distributed between
right and left. Pack heavy items at the bot-
tom and toward the inboard
side.
Note the maximum permissible
payload of the cases and the
speed limit for riding with cases
on the motorcycle.
Payload of cases
8kg Maximum permissible
speed for riding with
cases fitted to the motorcycle
180 km/h
Note the maximum permiss-
ible payload of the topcase and
the speed limit for riding with a
topcase on the motorcycle.
Payload of topcase
with OA Topcase:
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Payload of topcase
5kg Payload of topcase
with OA Large topcase: 10 kg
Maximum permissible
speed for riding with top-
case fitted to the motorcycle
with OA Topcase:
180 km/h
Note the maximum permissible
payload of the tank rucksack.
Payload of tank rucksack
with OA Tank rucksack: 5kg
CaseOpening casesTurn the key to the OPEN pos-
ition in the case lock.
The case is unlocked.
Press lock barrel 1. Lever
2pops up.
Pull the release lever up.
The lid of the case opens.
Close the casePull release lever 2all the way
up.
Close the lid of the case and
press it down. Check that
nothing is trapped between the
lid and the case.
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Push release lever2down.
The release lever engages.
Turn the key to the LOCK pos-
ition in the case lock.
The case is closed.
Removing caseTurn the key to the RELEASE
position in the case lock.
The handle pops out.
Pull handle 3out and then pull
it up as far as it will go. The case is released and can
be removed.
Install the casePull the handle up as far as it
will go.
Seat the case in holders
4.
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Push handle3down until it
engages.
The case is correctly engaged
on its holders.
Turn the key to the LOCK pos-
ition in the case lock.
The case is closed.
Check that the case is secure.
Topcase
OA
Open the topcaseTurn the key to the OPEN pos-
ition in the topcase lock.
The topcase is unlocked.
Press lock barrel 1. Lever
2pops up.
Pull the release lever up.
The lid of the topcase opens.
Close the topcasePull release lever 2all the way
up.
Close the lid of the topcase
and press it down. Check that
nothing is trapped between the
lid and the case.
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Push release lever2down.
The release lever engages.
Turn the key to the LOCK pos-
ition in the topcase lock.
The topcase is locked.Remove the topcaseTurn the key to the RELEASE
position in the topcase lock.
The handle pops out. Pull handle
3up as far as it will
go.
Lift the topcase at the rear and
pull it off the luggage carrier.
Install the topcasePull the handle up as far as it
will go. Hook the topcase into position
on the luggage carrier. Make
sure that hooks
4are securely
seated in the corresponding
keepers 5.
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Push handle3down until it
engages.
The topcase is correctly en-
gaged on its carrier.
Turn the key to the LOCK pos-
ition in the topcase lock.
The topcase is locked.
Check that the topcase is se-
cure.
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Maintenance
Maintenance
General instructions ................ 106
Toolkit . . . .......................... 106
Engine oil .......................... 107
Brake system, general . . . .......... 109
Brake pads . . . ..................... 109
Brake fluid ......................... 111
Clutch . . . .......................... 113
Tyres .............................. 113
Rims ............................... 114
Wheels . . .......................... 114
Front-wheel stand . . ............... 121
Bulbs .............................. 123
Jump starting . ..................... 131
Battery . . . .......................... 132
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General instructionsThe Maintenance chapter de-
scribes straightforward proced-
ures for checking and replacing
certain wear parts.
Special tightening torques are lis-
ted as applicable. The tightening
torques for the threaded fasten-
ers on your motorcycle are listed
in the section entitled "Technical
data".
You will find information on more
extensive maintenance and re-
pair work in the Repair Manual
on DVD/CD-ROM (RepROM) for
your motorcycle, which is avail-
able from your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Some of the work calls for spe-
cial tools and a thorough know-
ledge of motorcycles. If you
are in doubt consult a specialist
workshop, preferably your author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
ToolkitStandard on-board toolkit1 Screwdriver with reversible
bladeRemoving and installing front
turn indicator glass
Disconnecting leads from bat-
tery terminals
2 Torx wrench, T25 Removing and installing body
panels
Removing and installing battery
retainer Removing and installing brake-
light, rear-light and rear-indicat-
or bulbs
3 Torx wrench, T45 Adjusting handlebars
On-board toolkit service
kitYour authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer can provide the on-
board toolkit service kit that you
will need if you are considering
undertaking more extensive work.
You will find information on un-
dertaking work of this nature in
the Repair Manual on the DVD/
CD-ROM also obtainable from
your authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
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1 Extending tool holderAdapters to accommodate all
tools
2 1/4" bits 5x Torx, for example for remov-
ing and installing rear wheel
2x cross-head bits
1x plain screwdriver bit
3 3/8" adapter for socket-
head screws, w/f 22 Removing and installing front
axle 4 Electric torch
LED bulb
5 Socket 3x open-ended spanners, vari-
ous sizes
6 Bit adapter Adapter for 1/4" bits
9x12 mm and 3/8" swivel ad-
apters
Engine oilChecking engine oil level
The engine can seize if the
oil level is low, and this can
lead to accidents.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Oil can collect in the sump
if the motorcycle is out of
use for an extended period of
time; this oil has to be pumped
into the oil tank before the level
is read. The engine oil must be at operating temperature to do
this. Checking the oil level with
the engine cold or after no more
than a short ride will lead to mis-
interpretation; this in turn, means
that the engine will be operated
with the incorrect quantity of oil.
In order to ensure that the en-
gine oil level is read correctly,
check the oil level only after a
lengthy trip.
Check that the engine is at op-
erating temperature, make sure
the ground is level and firm
and place the motorcycle on its
centre stand.
Allow the engine to idle for one
minute.
Switch off the ignition
Remove the front seat ( 74)
Wipe the area around the oil
filler neck clean.
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Remove oil filler cap1by turn-
ing it counter-clockwise.
Use a dry cloth to wipe oil dip-
stick 2clean Seat the oil dipstick on the
oil filler neck, but do not en-
gage the threads. Make sure
that the dipstick is seated in
guide
3.
Remove the oil dipstick and
check the oil level. Engine oil, specified level
Between MIN and MAX
marks (Seat the oil dipstick
on the oil filler neck, but do
not engage the threads.)
If the oil level is below the MIN
mark: Top up the engine oil.
If the oil level is above the MAX
mark: Have the oil level corrected by
a specialist workshop, prefer-
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