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

Table of ContentsYou can also consult the index at
the end of this Rider's Manual if
you want to find a particular topic
or item of information.
1 General instructions . . . . . 5
Overview ...................... 6
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . .............. 7
Technical data . . .............. 7
Currency . ..................... 7
2 General views . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
General view, left side . . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . . 13
Underneath the seat ......... 15
Handlebar fitting, left ......... 16
Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . 17
Instrument cluster . . . ......... 18
Headlight . .................... 19 3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 21
Standard status
indicators .
.................... 22
Status indicators with on-
board computer
OE
........... 23
Status indicators with
tyre-pressure monitoring
(RDC)
OE...................... 24
Status indicators with seat
heatingOE
.................... 24
Telltale light with cruise con-
trol
OE
........................ 25
Standard warnings . . ......... 25
Warnings issued by the on-
board computer
OE
........... 30
ABS warnings . . . ............. 32
ASC warnings
OE
............. 34
RDC warnings
OE
............. 36
Anti-theft alarm
warnings
OE................... 41 4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Ignition switch and steering
lock . .
........................ 47
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . 48
Clock . . . . . .................... 49
Odometer and tripmeters . . . . 49
Multifunction display ......... 51
On-board computer
OE
....... 51
Tyre pressure monitoring
RDC
OE
....................... 54
Lights . . . . .................... 55
Turn indicators . . ............. 56
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . 57
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . .................... 58
Grip heating
OE
............... 59
Seat heatingOE............... 60
Automatic Stability Control
ASC
OE
....................... 61
Seat height . . . . . . ............. 62
Windscreen . . . . . ............. 63
Cruise-control system
OE
..... 63
Stowage compartment . . . . . . . 66
Clutch . . . . .................... 66

OverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's Manu-
al will provide you with an initial
overview of your motorcycle. All
maintenance and repair work on
the motorcycle is documented in
Chapter 11. This record of the
maintenance work you have had
performed on your motorcycle is
a precondition for generous treat-
ment of goodwill claims.
When the time comes to sell
your BMW, please remember
to hand over this Rider's Manu-
al; it is an important part of the
motorcycle.Abbreviations and
symbols
Indicates warnings that you
must comply with for reas-
ons of your safety and the safety
of others, and to protect your
motorcycle against damage. Specific instructions on
how to operate, control, ad-
just or look after items of equip-
ment on the motorcycle.
Indicates the end of an
item of information.
Instruction.
Result of an activity.
Reference to a page with
more detailed informa-
tion.
Indicates the end of a
passage relating to spe-
cific accessories or items
of equipment.
Tightening torque.
Item of technical data. OE Optional extra
The motorcycles are as-
sembled complete with
all the BMW optional ex-
tras originally ordered.
OA Optional accessory You can obtain option-
al accessories through
your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer; optional
accessories have to be
retrofitted to the motor-
cycle.
EWS Electronic immobiliser
(Elektronische Wegfahr-
sicherung).
DWA Anti-theft alarm (Diebs-
tahlwarnanlage)
ABS Anti-lock brake system
ASC Automatic Stability Con- trol.
16zGeneral instructions

Instrument cluster1Speedometer
2 Telltale lights ( 22)
3 Multifunction display
( 22)
4 Rev. counter
5 Telltale light, anti-theft alarm
(OE)
6 Set the clock ( 49)
Adjust the dimmer ( 51)
7 Select the odometer
( 49)
Reset the tripmeter ( 50)
8 Sensor for instrument light-
ing
The instrument-cluster
lighting has automatic day
and night switchover.
218zGeneral views

Status indicators
Status indicators
Standard status indicators........... 22
Status indicators with on-board com-
puter
OE
.............................. 23
Status indicators with tyre-pressure
monitoring (RDC)
OE
................. 24
Status indicators with seat heat-
ing
OE
................................ 24
Telltale light with cruise con-
trol
OE
................................ 25
Standard warnings . . ................. 25
Warnings issued by the on-board
computer
OE
......................... 30
ABS warnings ....................... 32
ASC warningsOE
..................... 34
RDC warnings
OE
.................... 36
Anti-theft alarm warnings
OE
......... 41
321zStatus indicators

This error message appears
only briefly after the pre-
ride check completes.
The integral battery in the tyre-
pressure sensor has lost a sig-
nificant proportion of its original
capacity. There is no assurance
of how long the tyre pressure
control system can remain opera-
tional.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Anti-theft alarm
warnings
OE
Mode of presentation
Anti-theft alarm warnings appear
in panel 2in combination with
the 'General' warning light 1
showing after the Pre-Ride
Check and relate to the capacity
of the internal battery that
supplies power to the anti-theft
alarm.
The possible warnings are listed
on the next page.
341zStatus indicators

Warnings, overviewMeaning
Appears on the dis-
playAnti-theft alarm battery weak ( 43)
Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- playAnti-theft alarm battery flat ( 43)
342zStatus indicators

Anti-theft alarm battery weakBattery symbol appears on
the display.DWA
appears on the display.
This error message appears
only briefly after the pre-
ride check completes.
The integral battery in the anti-
theft alarm has lost a significant
proportion of its original capa-
city. There is no assurance of
how long the anti-theft alarm can
remain operational if the motor-
cycle's battery is disconnected.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Anti-theft alarm battery flat General warning light shows
yellow.
Battery symbol appears on
the display.
DWA
appears on the display. This error message appears
only briefly after the pre-
ride check completes.
The integral battery in the anti-
theft alarm has lost its entire ori-
ginal capacity. There is no assur-
ance that the anti-theft alarm will
be operational if the motorcycle's
battery is disconnected.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
343zStatus indicators

A
Abbreviations and symbols, 6
ABSSelf-diagnosis, 82
Warnings, 32
Accessories General instructions, 97
Anti-theft alarm, 18 Warnings, 41
ASC Self-diagnosis, 82
Switching off, 61
Switching on, 61, 62
Warnings, 34
B
Battery Battery compartment, 11
Charging battery when
connected, 132
Charging battery when
disconnected, 133
Installation, 135
Technical data, 151 Warning, battery charge
current, 28
Beam throw, 13
Brake fluid Checking level, front, 13
Checking level, rear, 15
Test, 111
Brake pads Running in, 83
Test, 109
Brakes Adjust the handbrake lever, 67
Technical data, 149
Bulbs General instructions, 123
Replacing brake-light bulb, 127
Replacing front turn indicator
bulbs, 129
Replacing high-beam headlight
bulb, 123
Replacing low-beam headlight
bulb, 123
Replacing parking-light
bulbs, 126
Replacing rear light bulb, 127 Replacing rear-indicator
bulbs, 127
Technical data, 151
Warning, bulb failure, 29, 30
C
Care, 137
Case Closing, 100
Installing, 101
Opening, 100
Removing, 101
Checklist, 80
Clock Adjusting, 18, 49
Clutch Adjusting clutch lever, 66
Technical data, 147
Confirmation of maintenance work, 158
Coolant Temperature gauge, 22
12165zIndex