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

Brakes . . . . . .................. 67
Handlebars . . ................. 67
Mirrors . . . . . . ................. 68
Spring preload . . ............. 68
Damping . . . . ................. 69
Electronic Suspension Ad-
justment ESA
OE
............. 69
Tyres . ........................ 72
Headlight . . . . ................. 72
Front and rear seats . . . . ...... 73
Helmet holder . . . ............. 76
5 Riding . . . . ................ 77
Safety instructions . . . . . ...... 78
Checklist . . . . ................. 80
Starting . . . . . . ................. 80
Running in . . ................. 83
Brakes . . . . . . ................. 84
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . 85
Refuelling . . . ................. 87 6 Engineering details . . . . . 89
Brake system with BMW Mo-
torrad Integral ABS . . . . .
...... 90
Electronic engine manage-
ment with BMW Motorrad
ASC
OE
....................... 92
Tyre pressure monitoring
RDC
OE
....................... 94
7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
General instructions . . . . ...... 98
Power socket . . . ............. 98
Luggage . . . . ................. 99
Case . ...................... 100
TopcaseOA
................. 102
8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . 105
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
9 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Care products . . . ........... 138
Washing motorcycle . . . . .... 138
Cleaning easily damaged
components . ............... 138
Paint care . . . ............... 139
Protective wax coating . .... 140
Laying up the motor-
cycle . ...................... 140
Restoring motorcycle to
use......................... 140
10 Technical data . . . . . . . 141
Troubleshooting chart . . .... 142
Threaded fasteners . . . . .... 143
Engine . . . . . . ............... 145
Fuel . . ...................... 146
Engine oil . . . ............... 146
Clutch ...................... 147
Transmission ............... 147
Rear-wheel drive ........... 148
Running gear ............... 148

Underneath the seat1Front-seat height adjust-
ment ( 62)
2 Oil dipstick ( 107),
Engine-oil filler neck
( 109)
3 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 112)
4 Helmet holder ( 76)
5 Rider's Manual
6 Toolkit ( 106)
215zGeneral views

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

situations, particularly if you at-
tempt to overtake other road
users.
Engine power level might be
lower than normal: adapt your
style of riding accordingly.
The engine control unit has dia-
gnosed a fault. In exceptional
cases, the engine stops and re-
fuses to start. Otherwise, the en-
gine runs in emergency operating
mode.You can continue to ride, but
bear in mind that the usual en-
gine power might not be avail-
able.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. Insufficient engine oil
pressure
General warning light
flashes red.
Oil-can symbol appears on
the display.
The oil pressure in the lube-oil
system is too low. Stop immedi-
ately and switch off the engine. The insufficient oil pres-
sure warning does not fulfil
the function of an oil gauge. The
only way of checking whether the
oil level is correct is to check the
oil sight glass.
A low oil level is one reason why
a warning indicating insufficient
oil pressure is issued.
Check the engine oil level
( 107)
If the oil level is too low: Top up the engine oil ( 109) If the engine oil level is correct:
Riding when engine-oil
pressure is low can result
in engine damage.
Do not continue your journey.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Insufficient battery charge
current General warning light shows
red.
Battery symbol appears on
the display.
A discharged battery can
cause the engine to die
suddenly, and this could result in
a dangerous situation in traffic.
Have faults rectified as soon as
possible.
328zStatus indicators

Warnings, overviewMeaning
Oil !
appears on
the display Engine-oil level too low ( 32)
Appears on the dis-
play
Ambient-temperat-
ure reading flashes. Ice warning ( 32)
Flashes
331zStatus indicators

Engine-oil level too lowOil !
appears on the display.
Oil-level symbol appears on
the display.
The electronic oil-level sensor
has registered an excessively low
oil level.
Dipping the oil with the dipstick
is the only way of ascertaining
the exact engine-oil level. The
next time you stop for fuel: Check the engine oil level
( 107)
If the oil level is too low: Top up the engine oil ( 109)
The oil sensor might be defective
if the "Check oil level" message
appears even though a check
with the dipstick reveals that the
oil level is correct. Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Ice warning
The ambient-temperature read-
ing flashes.
Ice-crystal symbol flashes.
The air temperature measured
at the motorcycle is lower than
3°C. The ice warning does not
mean that there is no risk
of black ice forming at measured
temperatures above 3 °C.
Always take extra care and think
well ahead when temperatures
are low; remember that the
danger of black ice is particularly
high on bridges and where the
road is in the shade.
Ride carefully and think well
ahead.
ABS warningsMode of presentation
ABS warnings are indicated by
ABS warning light 1.
The way in which the ABS warn-
ing light indicates status can dif-
fer in some countries.
Possible national variant.
The detailed descriptions relating
to BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
start on page ( 90), and you
will find an overview listing the
possible warnings on the next
page.
332zStatus indicators

ASC interventionASC warning light quick-
flashes.
The ASC has detected a degree
of instability at the rear wheel
and has intervened to reduce
torque. The warning light flashes
for longer than ASC intervention
lasts. This affords the rider visual
feedback on control intervention
even after the critical situation
has been dealt with.
Self-diagnosis not completed
ASC warning light slow-
flashes.
Self-diagnosis did not complete,
so the ASC function is not avail-
able. The engine must be run-
ning and the motorcycle must
reach a speed of at least 5 km/h
in order for ASC self-diagnosis to
complete. Pull away slowly. Bear in mind
that the ASC function is not available until self-diagnosis has
completed.
ASC deactivated ASC warning light shows.
The rider has switched off the
ASC system.
with OE Automatic Stability
Control (ASC): Activate the ASC function
( 62)
ASC fault ASC warning light shows.
The ASC control unit has detec-
ted a fault. The ASC function is
not available. You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind that the ASC function
is not available. Bear in mind
the more detailed information
on situations that can lead to
an ASC fault ( 93). Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
RDC warnings
OE
Mode of presentation
Warning symbol 2indicates a
critical tyre pressure; the corres-
ponding reading flashes.
If the critical value is close to the
limit of the permissible tolerance
range, 'General' warning light 1
shows yellow. If the tyre pres-
sure registered by the sensor is
336zStatus indicators

Ignition switch and
steering lockKeysYou receive one master key and
one spare key. Please consult
the information on the electronic
immobiliser (EWS) if a key is lost
or mislaid ( 48).
Ignition switch and steering lock,
tank filler cap lock and the seat
and case locks are all operated
with the same key.
with OA Topcase:
If you wish you can arrange to
have the topcase fitted with a
lock that can be opened with this
key as well. Consult a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Switching on ignitionTurn the key to position1.
Side light and all function cir-
cuits switched on.
Engine can be started.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 81)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 82)
with OE ASC: Turn the key to position 1.
ASC self-diagnosis is
performed in addition to
the checks outlined above.
( 82)
Switching off ignitionTurn the key to position 2.
Lights switched off.
Handlebars not locked.
Key can be removed.
Electrically powered accessor-
ies remain operational for a lim-
ited period of time.
The battery can be recharged
via the on-board socket.
447zOperation

Locking handlebars
If the motorcycle is on the
side stand, the surface of
the ground will determine wheth-
er it is better to turn the handle-
bars to the left or right. However,
the motorcycle is more stable on
a level surface with the handle-
bars turned to the left than with
the handlebars turned to the
right.
On level ground, always turn the
handlebars to the left to set the
steering lock.
Turn the handlebars to the full
left or right lock position. Turn the key to position
3,
while moving the handlebars
slightly.
Ignition, lights and all function
circuits switched off.
Handlebars locked.
Key can be removed.
Electronic immobiliserProtection against theftThe electronic immobiliser helps
protect your BMW motorcycle
from theft, and this enhanced se-
curity is at your disposal without
any need for you to set paramet-
ers or activate additional systems.
The engine of a motorcycle fit-
ted with this electronic immobil-
iser can be started only with the
keys that belong to the vehicle.
You can also have your author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer bar
individual keys, for example if a
particular key goes missing. The engine cannot be started with a
key that has been barred.
In-key electronicsThe motorcycle's electronics
exchange certain continuously
changing signals with the elec-
tronics in the key; these signals
are specific to your motorcycle
and they are transmitted via the
ring aerial in the ignition lock.
The ignition is not enabled for
starting until the key has been
recognised as "authorised" for
your motorcycle.
A spare key attached to
the same ring as the ig-
nition key used to start the en-
gine could "irritate" the electron-
ics, in which case the enabling
signal for starting is not issued.
The
EWS
warning appears in the
multifunction display.
Always keep the spare key sep-
arately from the ignition key.
448zOperation