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

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

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

Multifunction displayAdjusting dimmer
Attempting to adjust the
dimmer while riding the
motorcycle can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust the
dimmer unless the motorcycle
is at a standstill.
Press button 1.
The level of dimming appears
in display field 2.
Press button 1again.
The brightness of the dis-
play increases one level each
time you press the button. Each time you press the button
after maximum brightness is
reached, brightness is reduced
by one level.
On-board computer
OE
Selecting readingsSwitch on the ignition.
Press button
1. The display starts with the cur-
rent value and each time the but-
ton is pressed it moves one step
through the following sequence:
Ambient temperature
Range
Average speed
Average consumption
Oil level
Tyre pressures (OE)
451zOperation

1 Extending tool holderAdapters to accommodate all
tools
2 1/4" bits 5x Torx, for example for remov-
ing and installing rear wheel
2x cross-head bits
1x plain screwdriver bit
3 3/8" adapter for socket-
head screws, w/f 22 Removing and installing front
axle 4 Electric torch
LED bulb
5 Socket 3x open-ended spanners, vari-
ous sizes
6 Bit adapter Adapter for 1/4" bits
9x12 mm and 3/8" swivel ad-
apters
Engine oilChecking engine oil level
The engine can seize if the
oil level is low, and this can
lead to accidents.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Oil can collect in the sump
if the motorcycle is out of
use for an extended period of
time; this oil has to be pumped
into the oil tank before the level
is read. The engine oil must be at operating temperature to do
this. Checking the oil level with
the engine cold or after no more
than a short ride will lead to mis-
interpretation; this in turn, means
that the engine will be operated
with the incorrect quantity of oil.
In order to ensure that the en-
gine oil level is read correctly,
check the oil level only after a
lengthy trip.
Check that the engine is at op-
erating temperature, make sure
the ground is level and firm
and place the motorcycle on its
centre stand.
Allow the engine to idle for one
minute.
Switch off the ignition
Remove the front seat ( 74)
Wipe the area around the oil
filler neck clean.
8107zMaintenance

Permissible viscosity classes
SAE 10 W-40-20 °C, Operation at low temperatures
SAE 15 W-40 -10 °CClutchClutch typeMultiplate clutch running in oil bathTransmissionGearbox typeClaw-shift 6-speed cassette gearbox, integrated
into engine block
Gearbox transmission ratios 1.559 (92:59 teeth), Primary transmission ratio
2.294 (39:17 teeth), 1st gear
1.789 (34:19 teeth), 2nd gear
1.458 (35:24 teeth), 3rd gear
1.240 (31:25 teeth), 4th gear
1.094 (35:32 teeth), 5th gear
0.971 (33:34 teeth), 6th gear
1.045 (23:22 teeth), Angular drive
10147zTechnical data

I
IgnitionSwitching off, 47
Switching on, 47
Immobiliser, 48 Warning, 27
Instrument cluster Overview, 18
Sensor for lighting, 18
J
Jump starting, 131
K
Keys, 47
L
Laying up, 140
Lights Headlight flasher, 56
High-beam headlight, 56
Low-beam headlight, 56
Parking light, 56
Side light, 55
Luggage Correct loading, 99 M
Maintenance
General instructions, 106
Mirrors Adjusting, 68
Motorcycle Restoring to use, 140
Multifunction display, 18 Adjust the dimmer, 51
Overview, 22
O
Odometer and tripmeters Resetting, 50
Selecting readings, 49
On-board computer, 17 Ambient temperature, 52
Average consumption, 53
Average speed, 53
Oil level, 54
Range, 52
Reset the average
consumption, 53
Resetting average speed, 53 Selecting readings, 51
Warnings, 30
P
Parking, 85
Power socket, 11, 98
Pre-ride check, 81
R
Rear-wheel drive Technical data, 148
Refuelling, 87 Filler neck, 13
Reserve Warning, 27
Residual range, 50
Restoring to use, 140
Rev. counter, 18
Rider's Manual, 15
Running gear Technical data, 148
Running in, 83
S
Safety instructions, 77
12167zIndex