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

Standard status
indicatorsMultifunction display1Fuel capacity ( 22)
2 Gear indicator ( 22)
3 Coolant temperature
( 22)
4 Clock ( 49)
5 Odometer
6 Trip meter ( 49)
Telltale lights1Flashing turn indicators, left
2 High-beam headlight
3 Idle
4 Flashing turn indicators,
rightFuel capacity
The column below the fuel-
pump symbol indicates the
remaining quantity of fuel.
When the fuel in the tank is
topped up the gauge briefly
shows the original level, before
the reading is updated.
Gear indicator
The gear engaged or
N
for neutral appears on the
display.
If no gear is engaged, the
'neutral' telltale light also
lights up.
Coolant temperature
The column below the tem-
perature symbol indicates
the coolant temperature.
Service-due indicatorIf the next service is due in less
than one month, the date for
322zStatus indicators

Warnings, overviewMeaning
Lights up yellow
EWS !
appears on
the display. Electronic immobiliser active ( 27)
Lights up yellow Flashes Fuel down to reserve ( 27)
Lights up red Temperature read- ing flashesCoolant temperature too high ( 27)
Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- playEngine in emergency-operation mode
( 27)
Flashes red Appears on the dis- playInsufficient engine oil pressure ( 28)
Lights up red Appears on the dis- playInsufficient battery charge current
( 28)
Lights up Brake pads worn down to the wear limit ( 29)
Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- playRear light bulb defective ( 29)
Appears on the dis-
play Front light bulb defective ( 29)
Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- playBulbs defective ( 30)
326zStatus indicators

Electronic immobiliser activeGeneral warning light shows
yellow.EWS !
appears on the display.
The key being used is not au-
thorised for starting, or commu-
nication between key and engine
electronics is disrupted. Remove all other vehicle keys
from the same ring as the igni-
tion key.
Use the reserve key.
Have the defective key re-
placed, preferably by an au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Fuel down to reserve General warning light shows
yellow.
Reserve fuel level symbol
flashes
Lack of fuel can result in
the engine misfiring and
cutting out unexpectedly. Mis-
firing can damage the catalytic converter; a hazardous situation
can result if the engine cuts out
unexpectedly.
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
The fuel tank contains no more
than the reserve quantity of fuel.
Reserve fuel
4l
Refuelling ( 87)
Coolant temperature too high General warning light shows
red.
Temperature reading
flashes.
Continuing to ride when the
engine is overheated could
result in engine damage.
You must comply with the in-
structions below. The coolant temperature is too
high.
If possible, ride in the part-load
range to cool down the engine.
In traffic jams, switch off the
engine, but leave the ignition
switched on so that the radiat-
or fan continues to operate.
If the coolant temperature is
frequently too high, have the
fault rectified as soon as pos-
sible by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Engine in emergency-
operation mode General warning light shows
yellow.
Engine symbol appears on
the display.
The engine is running in
emergency operating mode.
Engine power might be reduced
and this can cause hazardous
327zStatus indicators

EngineEngine designTransversely mounted, four-cylinder four-stroke
in-line engine tilted 55° forward, DOHC with
chain-and-sprocket drive, four valves per cylinder
with cam followers, liquid cooled cylinders and
heads, integrated coolant pump, electronic fuel
injection, integrated six-speed cassette gearbox,
dry-sump lubrication.
Displacement 1157 cm
3
Cylinder bore79 mm
Piston stroke 59 mm
Compression ratio 13:1
Nominal output 112 kW, - at engine speed: 9500 min
-1
with OE Reduced power output, 79 kW: 79 kW, - at engine speed: 8500 min
-1
Torque130 Nm, - at engine speed: 7750 min
-1
with OE Reduced power output, 79 kW: 111 Nm, - at engine speed: 5000 min
-1
Maximum engine speed max 10000 min
-1
Idle speed1050
±50
min
-1
10145zTechnical data

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