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

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Introduction
i
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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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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Engine oil
Checking oil levelCheck the oil level at regular
intervals.
Always check the oil level when
the engine is at operating tem-
perature, because the differ-
ence between the oil level
indicated when the engine is at
operating temperature and the
oil level indicated when the
engine is very cold due to
extremely low outdoor temper-
atures (-10°C/14 °F) can be as
much as 10 mm (0.393 in).
After switching off the engine at
operating temperature, wait at
least 5 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the sump.
Checking the oil level after the
engine has been run only briefly
or when it is not properly warm
will falsify the reading and could
lead to the engine being operat-
ed with the wrong quantity of
oil, because cold oil is viscous
and takes longer to drain back
into the sump.
e Caution:
To avoid damage to the engine:
–Never exceed the maximum
oil level.
–Always keep the oil level
above the minimum mark.
Check the oil level with the
engine at its regular operating
temperature
Check the oil level after the
engine has been stopped for
at least 5 minutes
L Note:
You can check the oil level with
the motorcycle on the main
(centre) stand or the side stand.
Use pocket lamp to simplify vis-
ual inspection.
Place the motorcycle on the
side stand
–Make sure the ground is
level and firm.
Read off the oil level at the
sight glass:
B (MAX) centre of sight glass
C (MIN) bottom edge
of sight glass
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Safety check
BMW recommends Castrol
Engine oil
Place the motorcycle on the
main (centre) stand
–Make sure the ground is
level and firm.
Read off the oil level at the
sight glass:
A (MAX)top edge of
sight glass
C (MIN)bottom edge of
sight glass
–The difference is equivalent
to approx. 0.5 litres
(0.88 Imp.pints)
If necessary, remove oil filler
plug3 and pour in engine oil
using funnel2, through oil
filler neck1Insert and tighten the filler
plug3
e Caution:
Warning light, engine oil pres-
sure red
p(b 11) indicates
no (or very little) oil pressure in
the lube-oil system; this light
m u s t n o t b e r e g a r d e d a s a n o i l
level check. Oil pressure
builds up after 1-2 seconds
and the warning light goes out
– the redengine oil pressure
warning light
p should remain
off while the engine is running.
1
2
3
C
B
A
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Fuel
Refuelling
d Warning:
The motorcycle’s fuel (petrol/
gasoline) is flammable and
explosive. Do not smoke.
Never bring a naked flame
near the fuel tank.
The fuel expands when hot
(for instance if the fuel tank is
in the sun). For this reason,
only fill as far as the lower
edge of the filler neck.
e Caution:
Note that fuel containing lead
will destroy the catalytic con-
verter.
Do not run the fuel tank dry or
you may damage the engine or
catalytic converter.
Place motorcycle on side
stand
–Make sure the ground is
level and firm.
Open fuel tank flap1
Open fuel filler cap2:
–Unlock the filler cap, turn it
counter-clockwise and
remove
1
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Safety check
Coolant
Checking coolant level
e Caution:
Always keep the coolant level
above the minimum mark. Add
coolant only when the engine is
cold.
Place the motorcycle on its
main (centre) stand
–Make sure the ground is
level and firm.
Open the left case (
b 30)
Check coolant level at the
expansion tank, using a
pocket lamp if necessary:
MAXMaximum level
MINMinimum level
e Caution:
Never overfill the expansion
tank under the seat.
Add coolant if necessary
Lock left case (
b 30)
L Note:
If the expansion tank is full and
coolant temperature is high (as
indicated by red warning light
j
b 11) or coolant consumption
is excessive, consult an author-
ised BMW motorcycle dealer.
MAX
MIN
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Starting – Riding – Parking
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Side stand
Placing motorcycle on
side stand
d Warning:
For safety reasons, never sit
on the motorcycle with the
side stand extended.
e Caution:
Stop the engine before using
the side stand.
Make sure the surface under
the stand is firm.
On a gradient, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; se-
lect 1st gear.Switch off the ignition
Keep both feet on the ground
Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand
Keep your right hand on the
right handlebar grip and the
handbrake lever
Hold the motorcycle upright
and balanced
Use your left foot at the exten-
sion pin to extend the side
stand fully (arrow)
Slowly lean the motorcycle to
the side until its weight is
taken by the stand and dis-
mount from the motorcycle
Turn the handlebars to full left
lock (
b 13)
Check that the motorcycle
is firmly supported
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Placing motorcycle on
main (centre) stand
d Warning:
For safety reasons never sit
on the motorcycle with the
centre stand extended.
e Caution:
Switch off the engine before
using the main (centre) stand.
Make sure the surface under
the stand is firm.Switch off the ignition
Hold the left handlebar grip
with the left hand
Hold the lifting handle with the
right hand
Place the right foot on the
extension pin and press it
down until the curved shoes
of the stand touch the ground
Place the right foot on the
tread surface of the stand
Apply all your body weight to
the stand
Pull the motorcycle to the rear
and upwards (arrow) until it
rests on the centre stand
Check that the motorcycle
is firmly supported
Main (centre) stand
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34 Warning lights
ABS warning lightThe ABS warning light 1 lights
up if the BMW Integral ABS
(
b 85) develops a fault
Warning light, general General warning light 2 lights
up if the BMW Integral ABS
develops a fault (
b 85), or if the
tail light or brake light is defec-
tive.
Low fuel levelWhen warning light3 comes
on, there are still approx.
4 litres (0.9 gal) of fuel in the
tank.
* depending on national-market speci-
fication
Engine oil pressureWarning light4 goes out above
idle speed.
e Caution:
If warning light4 comes on dur-
ing the journey, take the follow-
ing action immediately if no
road safety risk is incurred:
Declutch
Operate the emergency off
switch
Bring the motorcycle safely to
a halt
Check engine oil level
(
b 41)
Top up the oil if the level is low. If
the warning light comes on even
though the oil level is correct, you
must consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
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56Warning lights
Coolant temperature
Warning light5 (red) goes out
when the engine is started,
above idle speed.
e Caution:
If the coolant temperature warn-
ing light 5 comes on, stop the
engine and allow it to cool
down.
Check coolant level in the
expansion tank (
b 59).
If the expansion tank is full, but
the warning light remains on, or
if coolant consumption is ex-
cessive, consult a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW motorcycle dealer.
Battery charge currentWarning light6 goes out above
idle speed.
e Caution:
If warning light 6 comes on dur-
ing the journey: seek the advice
of a specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.
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