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

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General information and controls
1
Cruise controlOE
DeceleratingPress and hold down button2
in RES direction (arrow)
–The motorcycle decelerates
steadily, even though you do
not manually close the throttle
L Note:
Every subsequent time you
press the button in the RES
direction, road speed
decreases by a further 2 km/h
(approx. 1 mph)
Switching off the systemMove switch1 to OFF
–The cruise control system
switches off immediately
–Redtelltale light and yellow
telltale light for cruise
control (
b 10) offTemporary override
When you actuate the:
–brakes
–clutch
–throttle twistgrip (close the
throttle)
the cruise control system is
briefly switched off
–Yellowtelltale light, cruise
control (
b 10) off
–Red telltale light on
Push button2 in the RES
direction
–The motorcycle returns to and
maintains the cruising speed
stored in memory
–Yellowtelltale light, cruise
control (
b 10) on
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Safety check
Checklist
Use the safety checklist –
before every journey
Please perform the safety
check accurately. If your motor-
cycle needs any routine mainte-
nance, you can then attend to it
before the journey starts
(
b Maintenance Instructions),
or have it carried out by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. This is to ensure that
your motorcycle corresponds
with road-vehicle use and
safety laws.
A motorcycle in perfect techni-
cal condition is essential for
your safety and that of other
road users.For this reason, check the
details in the following sections
before you start the journey:
–Fuel level
–Positions of the handlebar-
lever fittings
–Brake fluid level
–Clutch fluid level
–Brakes
–Warning lights and telltale
lights
–Suspension spring preload
–Wheel rim and tyre condition,
tread depth and tyre pressures
–Load, gross weight
–Lights
–Coolant level
–Check regularly (every time
you stop for fuel),
on the basis of the following
section:
–Engine oil level
(every second/third stop for
fuel):
–brake pads
If you encounter any problems
or difficulties, it is always best to
contact your authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer. He will pro-
vide the necessary advice and
assistance.
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Safety check
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Brake system - general
Work on the brake system
d Warning:
To ensure reliability have all
work on the brake systems
carried out by a specialist
workshop, preferably an au-
thorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
Checking brake system
d Warning:
Sudden changes in play or
spongy action of the brake le-
ver indicate a fault in the
brake system.
Before riding off, therefore,
always check the resistance
of the front and rear brake le-
vers and test operation of the
brakes.
Do not ride the motorcycle if
you have any doubts about
the safety of the brake sys-
tem.
Immediately seek the advice
of a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
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Safety check
Brake system - general
d Warning:
Have the brake pads replaced
before they wear to the mini-
mum permissible thickness:
have the work performed
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
Checking brake pads
Brake pad wear depends on
your personal style of riding.
To ensure reliable operation of
the brakes: do not allow lining
thickness to fall below minimum
value (Maintenance Instructions
b Chapter 2).
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Safety check
Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS
Residual braking function
d Warning:
When the ignition is switched
off, before and during self-
diagnosis (
b 82), or if the
BMW Integral ABS fails, only a
RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC-
TION (
b 81) remains available
for slowing the motorcycle.
When the RESIDUAL BRAK-
ING FUNCTION is active, you
must apply CONSIDERABLY
higher pressure to the brake
lever in question in order to
apply the brakes, and lever
travel is longer.
When the RESIDUAL BRAK-
ING FUNCTION is active, the
ABS function is unavailable in
the brake systems in question.
d Warning:
When the RESIDUAL BRAK-
ING FUNCTION is active,
maintain a defensive riding
style and proceed immediate-
ly to the nearest specialist
workshop, preferably an au-
thorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
L Note:
When the RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTION is active, it is advis-
able to set adjuster A (
b 45) on
the front-brake lever to
position 4.
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Safety check
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Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS
Checking brake fluid level,
front brakes
d Warning:
Never permit the brake fluid
level to drop below the mini-
mum level (MIN mark)
Place the motorcycle on its
main (centre) stand
–Make sure the ground is
level and firm.Turn the steering fully to the
left; the fluid reservoir must be
horizontal
Check the brake fluid level
in the sight glass
MINMinimum level
(top of
marking ring)
L Note:
The brake fluid level in the
brake fluid reservoir remains
constant despite wear of the
brake pads.
MIN
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Safety check
Lights
Checking lights
e Caution:
Check that all lights are opera-
tional at the start of each jour-
ney.
L Note:
If turn indicator repeater flashes
at twice the usual speed:
Defective flasher bulb.
To change bulbs in parking
lights, headlight (dipped and
main beams), rear and brake
lights: (
b Maintenance Instruc-
tions).
Tail lightGeneral warning light (b 72) on:
Brake-light or tail-light bulb de-
fective.
Check brake light or tail light.
If the rear light is defective the
brake light is dimmed and acts
as a tail light. When you apply
the brakes the brake light
shines at full brightness.
Adjusting headlight beam
throw
e Caution:
Only adjust the beam throw of
your headlights to suit laden
condition when the motorcycle
is stationary.
Have the headlight basic set-
ting adjusted by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
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Starting – Riding – Parking
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Brake system - general
Wet brakesAfter the motorcycle has been
washed, ridden through water
or ridden in the rain, the brake
discs and pads may be wet (or
iced-over in winter), and may
not take effect immediately.
d Warning:
The brakes should always be
applied first to dry them.
Salt on brakesThe brakes may fail to take
effect immediately if the motor-
cycle was ridden on salt-cov-
ered roads and the brakes were
not applied for some time.
d Warning:
The layer of salt on the brake
discs and pads must first be
worn away.
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Brake system - general
Oil and grease on brakes
d Warning:
Brake discs and pads must be
free from oil and grease.
Dirt or mud on brakesWhen riding on loose surfaces
or muddy roads, the brakes
may fail to take effect immedi-
ately because of dirt or mois-
ture on the discs or brake pads.
d Warning:
The brakes must first be
applied until the discs and
pads are clean.
Dirt on the brakes increases
the rate of pad wear.
d Warning:
If the brake lever can be
moved right to the limit of its
travel, this indicates a me-
chanical or hydraulic fault.
The brake system is defec-
tive.
Immediately consult a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
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Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS
Sensitive electronic
control
It takes skill and sensitive con-
trol of the brakes to pull up
safely on a motorcycle. If the
front wheel brake locks and the
wheel skids, the necessary lon-
gitudinal and lateral stabilising
forces are lost, and a fall can
result.
For this reason, the rider sel-
dom makes full use of available
braking performance in an
emergency.BMW Integral ABS is the latest-
generation BMW ABS develop-
ment: by preventing both
wheels from locking and opti-
mising braking-force distribu-
tion by means of the integral
function, it offers much
improved braking performance
(
b 80). Full use is made of tech-
nical braking capacity to mini-
mise braking distances, even
when road conditions are poor.
When the motorcycle is ridden
in a straight line, the BMW Inte-
gral ABS is able to handle
emergency braking safely.
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