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

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

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

Oil levelOil-level indicator1gives you
an indication of the engine oil
level. You can call up this read-
ing only when the motorcycle is
at a standstill.
The preconditions for the oil level
check are as follows:
Engine at operating temperat-
ure.
Engine idling for at least 30
seconds.
Side stand retracted.
Make sure the motorcycle is
upright. The readings mean:
Oil level is correct
Check the oil level with the
dipstick the next time you
stop for fuel. If you call up anoth-
er reading on the on-board com-
puter, this symbol remains visible
until the sensor again registers a
correct oil level.
Oil level cannot be meas-
ured (conditions as stated
above not satisfied).
The most recently measured
level is displayed for 5 seconds
when you next switch on the ig-
nition.
The oil sensor might be
defective if the "Check
oil level" message reappears
even though the oil level in the
oil sight glass is correct. In this
case, consult your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Tyre pressure
monitoring RDC
OE
Viewing tyre-pressure
readingsSwitch on the ignition.
Repeatedly press button 1un-
til the tyre pressures appear
in the odometer panel of the
display.
454zOperation

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-
8108zMaintenance

ably an authorised BMW Mo-
torrad dealer.
Install the oil dipstick.
Install the front seat ( 75)Topping up engine oilPour engine oil in through filler
neck1until it reaches the spe-
cified level.
Check the engine oil level
( 107)
Brake system, generalReliabilityA fully functional brake system is
a basic requirement for the road
safety of your motorcycle.
Do not ride the motorcycle if you
have any doubts about the de-
pendability of the brake system.
Under these circumstances have
the brake system checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Incorrect working practices
endanger the reliability of
the brakes.
Have all work on the brake sys-
tem performed by a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.Checking operation of
brakesPull the handbrake lever. The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Press the footbrake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Brake padsChecking front brake pad
thickness
Brake pads worn past
the minimum permissible
brake-pad thickness can cause
a reduction in braking efficiency
and under certain circumstances
they can cause damage to the
brake system.
In order to ensure the dependab-
ility of the brake system, do not
permit the brake pads to wear
past the minimum permissible
brake-pad thickness.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
8109zMaintenance

Cruise-control system, 16Operation, 63
Telltale light, 25
Currency, 7
D
Damping Adjusting for rear wheel, 69
Dimensions Technical data, 152
E
Electrics Technical data, 150
Emergency off switch (kill switch), 17, 58
Engine Starting, 80
Technical data, 145
Warning, engine electronics, 27
Engine oil Filler neck, 15
Oil dipstick, 15
Technical data, 146
Test, 107
Topping up, 107 Warning, engine oil level, 32
Warning, engine oil
pressure, 28
Equipment, 7
ESA, 16, 69 Adjust spring preload, 71
Adjust suspension damping, 71
Call up the settings, 70
EWS, 48 Warning, 27
F
Frame Technical data, 152
Front seat Adjusting, 15
Heating, 17
Front-wheel stand Installing, 121
Fuel Quantity reading, 22
Refuelling, 87
Technical data, 146
Warning, fuel down to
reserve, 27
Fuses, 150 G
Gear indicator, 22
Grip heating, 17, 59
H
Handlebar fittings
General view, left side, 16
General view, right side, 17
Handlebars Adjusting, 67
Hazard warning flashers, 16, 17 Switching off, 58
Switching on, 57
Headlight Adjustment for driving on left/
driving on right, 72
Beam throw, 73
High-beam headlight, 19
Low-beam headlight, 19
Side lights, 19
Helmet holder, 15, 76
High-beam headlight, 16
Horn, 16
12166zIndex