ignition 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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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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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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Ignition switch and steering lock
Key positionsONOperating position,
ignition, lights and all
electrical circuits
switched on
R *Ignition and lights off,
steering lock disengaged
(handlebars can be turned
freely to left or right)
d Warning:
Never turn the key to
OFF or
I while the motorcy-
cle is being ridden.
* The key can be removed in these
positions
Turn the handlebars to full left
lock.
e Attention:
Engage the steering lock with
the handlebars in this position
only.
OFF*Ignition and lights off,
steering lock engaged
I**Parking light on,
steering lock engaged
L Note:
Switch the parking light on only
for limited periods.
Note state of battery charge.
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Right handlebar fitting
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the brake system:
Do not turn the fitting on the
handlebars.
8Handlebar controls for
on-board computer
2(
(
b 25)
9Emergency off (kill) switch
for ignition (
b 70)
10Starter button (
b 18, 71)
11Switch for
heated handlebar grips
OE
AHeating function OFF
B50% (centre position)
C100%
2(Optional extra
12Turn indicator switch, right
Press
–Turn indicators operate
To switch off turn indicators:
Self-cancelling while rid-
ing, or press turn indicator
cancel switch 13
13Turn indicator cancel switch
Press
–Left/right flashers off
9810
B
A
C
B
C
12111314
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Hazard warning flashers
Hazard warning flashers
L Note:
The ignition must be switched
on before the hazard warning
flashers can be used.
Do not use the hazard warning
flashers for longer than abso-
lutely necessary.
Note state of battery charge.
Switching on the hazard
warning flashers:
Switch on the ignition
Operate hazard warning
flasher switch1
–Hazard warning flashers in
operation
–Telltale light in switch is on
Switch off the ignition
–The hazard warning flashers
continue to operate
–Telltale light in switch goes
out
Switching off the hazard
warning flashers:
Operate hazard warning
flasher switch1
–Hazard warning flashers
cease to operate
1
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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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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.
2(Optional extra
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On-board computerOE
Calling up functions
d Warning:
While the motorcycle is on the
move, the on-board computer
can only be operated remote-
ly from the right handlebar
fitting.
On the on-board computer
(
b 8)
OR
Using remote control on the
right-hand handlebar fitting
(
b 15, 26)
2(Optional extra
On-board computer
–Only do this when the motor-
cycle is stationary!
Ignition lock in operating
position “ON” (
b 12), the dis-
play shows:
–Ambient temperature (
b 28)
Press button2 (MODE) once:
each time you press the but-
ton, data is displayed in the
following order:
–Estimated range (
b 28)
–Average consumption
(
b 29)
–Average road speed (
b 29)
–Ambient temperature (
b 28)
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Safety check
3Fuel
Refuel
–Always use super (premium)
unleaded fuel to DIN 51607 or
equivalent standard, min.
octane number 95 (RON) or
85 (MON)
Close fuel filler cap2:
–Place the filler cap in posi-
tion, turn it clockwise as far
as it will go and lock it
L Note:
Hold the tank cap while locking.
Close fuel tank flap1
Capacity–Total capacity: 24 litres (5.28
Imp. gal)
–When reserve is reached
(approx. 4 litres/0.88 Imp.
gal) yellow warning light3
comes on
L Note:
The warning light and fuel
gauge function only when the
ignition is on.
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