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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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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13
14
1011
C
A
B
12Cockpit
10Telltale and warning lights
(
b 10, 11)
11Ignition switch and steering
lock (
b 13)
12Coolant temperature gauge
AEngine cold
BEngine at normal oper-
ating temperature
CEngine overheated
(
b 73)13Radio controls
(
b Supplementary Rider’s
Manual)
14Radio/cassette player with
storage compartment
( ) Figure in brackets b page number
for explanation
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Telltale and warning lights
10Warning light, coolant
temperature
j red (b 59, 73)
11Warning light, battery charge
current red
r (b 73)
12Telltale light, high-beam
headlight blue
q
13 Warning light, engine oil
pressure red
p (b 40, 72)14Warning light, fuel level/
approx. 4 litres
(0.880 Imp.gal) reserve
yellow
m (b 43, 72)
( ) Figure in brackets b page number
for description
1011121314
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Reverser
ReversingStart the engine (b 70, 71)
Select neutral
–Neutral telltale light
green
k is on (b 10)
Push lever1 of reverser all the
way toward positionR until it
engages
L Note:
If lever1 does not engage easi-
ly at the R position
– rock the motorcycle gently
backwards and forwards until
lever1 engages.–Telltale light, reverser
yellow is on (
b 10)
Press and hold down starter
button2
–Carefully reverse the motor-
cycle
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Cruise controlOE
d Warning:
Do not engage cruise control
when:
–Riding on twisty roads with
poor forward vision
–Heavy traffic does not ena-
ble you to maintain a con-
stant road speed
–Riding on wet, unpaved or
dirty roads
The motorcycle might exceed
your chosen cruise control
speed if the engine's braking
effect is insufficient on a
downhill gradient. It could
also drop below this speed
when riding uphill.
For safety reasons, always
keep both hands on the han-
dlebars!
L Note:
With automatic cruise control,
the range can be controlled be-
tween 40 and 160 km/h
(25 and 100 mph).
When the motorcycle is at a
standstill and – ignition “OFF” –
the system is switched off and
the stored road speed is can-
celled.
Telltale for cruise control OFF.
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On-board computerOE
Starting recalculation–Use this function only when
the motorcycle is stationary
with the engine running.
Press button2 (MODE) briefly
until
–Average fuel consumption
(
b 29) or
–Average road speed (
b 29)
appears on the displayPress and hold down switch1
(RESET) for approx. 3 seconds
–Average values for fuel con-
sumption and road speed
are now recalculated.
2(Optional extra
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On-board computerOE
Average fuel consumption
L Note:
Display can be altered for na-
tional preferences (liter/km,
litres/mile or miles per gallon).
The average is calculated over
the time the engine is running.
Stops with the engine switched
off are ignored.
The calculation time for average
speed always refers back to the
last time “RESET” was pressed
on the on-board computer.
2(Optional extra
Average speed
L Note:
Display can be altered to suit
national preferences to km/h or
mph.
Stops with the engine switched
off are ignored. The calculation
time for average fuel consump-
tion always refers back to the
last time “RESET” was pressed
on the on-board computer.
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Seat heating
L Note:
Use the seat heating only when
necessary.
The increase in power con-
sumption can cause the battery
to discharge at low engine
speeds.
Press down switch for front
seat heating 1 or rear seat
heating 2
–AContinuous heating
–BHeating function OFF
–CRapid heating, then
switch to position A or B
L Note:
The backrest heating switches
off automatically at 50°C.
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ABC
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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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