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

ANormal operating position
(run)
B Engine switched off.
You cannot start the engine
unless the kill switch is in
the run position.
Grip heating
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1 Grip heating switch
The handlebar grips have two-
stage heating. Grip heating can
be activated only when the en-
gine is running. The increase in power con-
sumption caused by the
grip heating can drain the bat-
tery if you are riding at low en-
gine speeds. If the charge level
is low, grip heating is switched
off to ensure the battery's start-
ing capability. 2
Heating off.
3 50 % heat output (one dot
visible)
4 100 % heat output (three
dots visible)
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Seat heating
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Seat heating, front seat1Switch for seat heating,
front seat
The front seat has two-stage
heating. Seat heating can be ac-
tivated only when the engine is
running. The increase in power con-
sumption caused by the
seat heating can drain the bat-
tery if you are riding at low en-
gine speeds. If the charge level
is low, seat heating is switched off to ensure the battery's start-
ing capability.
2
Heating off.
3 50% heating power
4 100% heating power
Seat heating, rear seat1Switch for seat heating, rear
seat
The rear seat has two-stage
heating. Seat heating can be ac-
tivated only when the engine is
running. The increase in power con-
sumption caused by the
seat heating can drain the bat-
tery if you are riding at low en-
gine speeds. If the charge level
is low, seat heating is switched
off to ensure the battery's start-
ing capability.
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2Switch centred: Heating off.
3 Switch pushed to right:
50% heat output.
4 Switch pushed to left:
100% heat output.Indicator in multifunction
displaySwitch on the front-seat or
rear-seat heating. The symbols shown below ap-
pear on the display to indicate
which heating stage has been
selected:
Front seat, 50 % heating
power
Front seat, 100 % heating
power
Rear seat, 50 % heating
power
Rear seat, 100 % heating
power
Automatic Stability
Control ASC
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Deactivating ASC functionSwitch on the ignition.
You have the option of de-
activating the ASC function
while the motorcycle is on the
move.
Press and hold down ASC but-
ton 1.
ASC warning light starts to
show.
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When the ASC symbol ap-
pears, release the ASC button
within three seconds.ASC warning light remains
ON.
The ASC function is deactiv-
ated.Activating ASC functionPress and hold down ASC but-
ton 1.
ASC warning light goes out;
if self-diagnosis has not
completed the ASC warning light
starts flashing. When the ASC symbol disap-
pears, release the ASC button
within three seconds.
The ASC warning light re-
mains off or continues to
flash.
The ASC function is activated.
Instead of pressing the ASC
button, you have the option of
switching the ignition off and
then on again. An ASC fault has occurred
if the ASC warning light
shows when the motorcycle ac-
celerates to a speed in excess
of 10 km/h after the ignition was
switched off and then on again.
Seat heightAdjusting seat heightRemove the front seat ( 74) Pull seat-height adjuster
1to
the limit position.
Push the seat height adjuster
fully forward and up or down,
as applicable.
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Limit positionA: high seat pos-
ition.
Limit position B: low seat posi-
tion.
Install the front seat ( 75)WindscreenAdjusting windscreenSwitch on the ignition.
Press the top section of but-
ton 1.
Windscreen higher
Press the bottom section of
button 1.
Windscreen lower
Cruise-control
system
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Switching on cruise
controlMove switch 1to ON.
Telltale light 2in the switch
lights up red.
Setting road speedBriefly push button 3in the
SET direction
Cruise control can be used
in the speed range from
50 km/h to 180 km/h.
Telltale light for cruise con-
trol shows.
The motorcycle maintains your
current cruising speed and the
setting is saved.
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Step-by-step accelerationBriefly push button3in the
SET direction
Speed is increased by approx.
2 km/h each time you push the
button, and the new setting is
saved.
Stepless accelerationPush button 3in the SET dir-
ection and hold it in this posi-
tion.
The motorcycle accelerates
steplessly.
Release button 3.
The motorcycle maintains your
current cruising speed and the
setting is saved.
Step-by-step decelerationBriefly push button 3in the
RES direction
Speed is decreased by approx.
2 km/h each time you push the
button, and the new setting is
saved.
Release button 3.
The motorcycle maintains your
current cruising speed and the
setting is saved.
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Stepless decelerationPush button3in the RES dir-
ection and hold it in this posi-
tion.
The motorcycle decelerates
steplessly.
Release button 3.
The motorcycle maintains your
current cruising speed and the
setting is saved.Deactivating cruise
controlApply the brakes or pull the
clutch or close the throttle (turn the throttle twistgrip back past
the idle position).
The cruise-control system is
deactivated.
The cruise control telltale light
goes out.
The telltale light in the switch
remains on.
Resuming former cruising
speedPush button
3in the RES dir-
ection.
Opening the throttle does
not deactivate the cruise-
control system. If you release the twistgrip the motorcycle will
decelerate only to the cruising
speed saved in memory, even
though you might have intended
slowing to a lower speed.
Telltale light for cruise con-
trol shows.
The motorcycle resumes the
previous cruising speed.
Switching off cruise
controlMove switch 1to OFF.
The system is deactivated.
Button 3is locked.
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Stowage compartmentOpening stowage
compartmentUse the ignition key to turn
lock barrel2to right angles
with the forward direction of
travel.
Lock of the stowage compart-
ment unlocked.
Push the lock barrel in.
Lid 1pops up.
Closing stowage
compartmentSnap lid 1closed and push it
down.
The lock engages with an aud-
ible click.
Use the ignition key to turn
lock barrel 2in line with the
forward direction of travel.
Lock of the stowage compart-
ment locked.
ClutchAdjusting clutch lever
If the position of the clutch
fluid reservoir is changed,
air can enter the clutch system.
Do not twist the handlebar fitting
or the handlebars.
Attempting to adjust the
clutch lever while riding the
motorcycle can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust the
clutch lever unless the motor-
cycle is at a standstill.
Turn adjuster Ato position 1:
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The adjuster is easier to
turn if you push the clutch
lever forward.
Smallest span.
Turn adjuster Ato position 3:
Largest span.
BrakesAdjusting handbrake lever
Changing the position of
the brake-fluid reservoir can
allow air to penetrate the brake
system.
Do not twist the handlebar fitting
or the handlebars.
Attempting to adjust the
brake lever while riding the
motorcycle can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust the
brake lever unless the motorcycle
is at a standstill. Turn adjuster
Ato position 1:
The adjuster is easier to
turn if you push the brake
lever forward.
Smallest span.
Turn adjuster Ato position 3:
Largest span.
HandlebarsAdjustable handlebarsHandlebars 1are height-ad-
justable. If you want to have the
handlebars adjusted consult a
specialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad deal-
er.
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MirrorsAdjusting mirrorsTurn the mirror to the correct
position.Spring preloadSettingIt is essential to set spring pre-
load of the rear suspension to
suit the load carried by the mo-
torcycle. Increase spring preload
when the motorcycle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the motorcycle
is lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheelMake sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.The knob can be pulled out
and angled down for easier
accessibility.
Your motorcycle's hand-
ling will suffer if you do not
match the spring-preload and
damping-characteristic settings.
Adjust the damping characteristic
to suit spring preload. Adjusting spring preload
while the motorcycle is be-
ing ridden can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust spring
preload unless the motorcycle is
at a standstill.
If you want to increase spring
preload, turn knob 1in the dir-
ection indicated by the HIGH
arrow.
If you want to reduce spring
preload, turn knob 1in the dir-
ection indicated by the LOW
arrow.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
Turn the knob as far as it will
go in the direction indicated
by the LOW arrow and then
turn it back 15 clicks in the
direction indicated by the
HIGH arrow. (Full load of
fuel, with rider 85 kg)
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