fuel 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 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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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
8
1234567
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General information and controls
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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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General information and controls
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Ignition switch and steering lock
KeysYou will receive two master
keys and one spare key.
The key number is shown on a
tag which is also supplied.
d Warning:
Only RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTIONALITY is available
when the ignition is switched
off (b 81).
d Warning:
Never attach other keys or
key rings to the motorcycle
key – risk to safety if bunch of
keys were to get trapped be-
hind the fairing as you turn
the handlebars.
L Note:
Ignition switch and steering
lock, fuel tank filler cap lock,
radio-compartment lock and
side and topcase locks are all
operated with the same key.
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A
B
1
2 Adjusting windscreen/deflectors
Adjusting windscreen:Switch on the ignition
Press switch1
–ARaise windscreen
–BLower windscreen
Adjust windscreensteplessly by
moving switch to position
A orB ,as appropriate
e Caution:
Windscreen and deflectors are
not fuel-resistant.
Adjusting left/right
deflectors:
Move the deflectors2 on left
and right to the desired posi-
tion
L Note:
The deflectors regulate the
pressure of the airflow against
the rider.
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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
12
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On-board computerOE
Ambient temperature
L Note:
Reading in °C or °F, depending
on national market.
2(Optional extra
Estimated range
L Note:
Reading in km or miles,
depending on national market.
The range is estimated on the
basis of style of riding and ta-
king the remaining supply of fuel
into account.
Note that the range cannot be
shown accurately if the motor-
cycle was placed on the side
stand. The display is corrected
during the journey.
If three dashes appear on the
display, your range has drop-
ped below 15 km (9.5 miles).
It is high time to refuel!
It is also important to observe
the fuel gauge/warning light for
fuel level (
b 8, 11).
The on-board computer regis-
ters that you have refuelled
when approximately 3 litres
(0.66 Imp. gal) have been
added.
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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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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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