BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 LT 2002 Rider's Manual (in English)

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ider's Manual
K

1200 LT
BMW Motorrad On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions

Please note
d Warning:
This symbol stands for pre-
cautions and measures which
are essential in order to pro-
tect the rider or other persons
from possibly severe or fatal
injury.
e Caution:
Instructions and precautions
specifically intended to prevent
damage to the motorcycle. Fai-
lure to comply with them could
invalidate the warranty.
L Note:
Special information on operat-
ing and inspecting your motor-
cycle as well as maintenance
and adjustment procedures.
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Introduction
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Welcome to BMWWe are delighted that you have
chosen a new BMW K 1200 LT
and would like to welcome you
to the community of BMW
riders.
Familiarise yourself with your
new motorcycle, so that you
can ride it safely and confidently
in all traffic situations.
To make sure of this, please
read this Rider’s Manual care-
fully before starting to use your
new motorcycle. It contains
important information on how to
operate the controls and how to
make the best possible use of
all the motorcycle’s technical
features.In addition, it contains useful
hints and information on the
correct equipment for machine
and rider to ensure maximum
reliability and safety, and advice
on how to maintain the value of
your motorcycle.
If you have any questions con-
cerning your motorcycle, your
BMW motorcycle dealer will
gladly provide advice and
assistance.
We hope you enjoy reading this
Rider’s Manual and wish you
many a pleasant, safe journey
on your BMW motorcycle.
Best wishes,
BMW Motorrad
Welcome to BMW
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General information and con-
trols
General view, left side ........ 4-5
General view, right side ...... 6-7
Cockpit .............................. 8-9
Telltale and warning
lights .............................. 10-11
Ignition switch and steering
lock ................................ 12-13
Handlebar fittings ........... 14-15
Hazard warning flashers ...... 16
Adjusting windscreen/deflec-
tors ..................................... 17
Reverser ........................18-20
Cruise control ............... 21-24
On-board computer ....... 25-29
Cases.................................. 30
Topcase .............................. 31
Front seat .......................32-33
Rear seat .......................34-36
Seat heating ........................ 37
Helmet holder ..................... 38Safety check
Checklist ............................. 39
Engine oil ...................... 40-41
Fuel ................................ 42-43
Handlebar levers ............ 44-45
Brake system - general .. 46-47
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS ......... 48-50
Clutch ................................. 51
Suspension spring preload . 52
Wheels ........................... 53-54
Loading.......................... 55-56
Lights ............................. 57-58
Coolant ............................... 59
Contents
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Starting – Riding – Parking
First time out ................. 60-61
Important notes ............. 62-63
Side stand ..................... 64-65
Main (centre) stand ........ 66-67
Running in ..................... 68-69
Before you start ................... 70
Starting ............................... 71
Warning lights................ 72-73
Riding and changing
gear ............................... 74-75
Brake system
- general ........................ 76-77
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS......... 78-84
BMW Integral ABS
- troubleshooting chart ........ 85Arrive safely
Dependability .................86-87
Service worldwide ............... 88
Protecting the environment . 89
BMW rider’s equipment ....... 90
BMW motorcycle
accessories ......................... 91
Training means extra safety. 92
Concluding thoughts .......... 93
Contents
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General information and controls
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1Reservoir for clutch fluid
(
b 51)
2Power socket, 12 V
For connecting auxiliary
equipment – max. 5 A 60 W
3Type plate with vehicle
identification number (VIN)
4Knob for adjusting spring
preload, rear (
b 52)5Fuse box
(Maintenance Instructions
b Chapter 2)
6Aerial (Maintenance Instruc-
tions
b Chapter 2)
7Topcase (
b 31) with
–Interior lighting
–Mirror and
–Oddments box for:
on-board literature and
oil funnel
( ) Figure in brackets b page number
for description
General view, left side
32452671
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General information and controls
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General view, left side
8Case, left (b 30)
–Seat opener (
b 32)
–Toolkit
–Repair kit for tubeless
tyres
(Maintenance Instructions
b Chapter 2)
–Helmet holder (steel rope)
(
b 38)9Coolant reservoir (
b 59)
10Lifting handle (
b 66-67)
11Helmet holder (
b 38)
12Selector lever for
reverser (
b 18-20)
( ) Figure in brackets b page number
for description
91110812
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General information and controls
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General view, right side
1Case, right (b 30)
2Passenger’s controls for
audio system
OE
(
b Supplementary Rider’s
Manual)
3Brake fluid reservoir, rear
4Stowage compartment with
hand lamp5Brake fluid reservoir, front
(
b 50)
6Fuel tank filler cap (
b 42)
( ) Figure in brackets b page number
for explanation
2(Optional extra
213456
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General information and controls
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General view, right side
7Adjustable deflector (b 17)
8Oil filler neck, engine oil
(
b 41)
9Oil level sight glass, engine
oil (
b 41)
10Vehicle identification
number11Rocker switch for
seat heating
OE (b 37)
12CD changerOE (b Supple-
mentary Rider’s Manual)
( ) Figure in brackets b page number
for description
2(Optional extra
789121110
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General information and controls
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Cockpit
1On-board computerOE
(
b 25)
2Fuel gauge (
b 43)
3Trip meter reset knob
4Trip meter
5Speedometer
6Odometer7Cockpit lighting
–A On
–B Off
8Rev. counter (
b 68)
9Rotary knob for headlight
beam angle (
b 57)
( ) Figure in brackets b page number
for explanation
2(Optional extra
9
B
B
A
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