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

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General information and controls
1
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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General information and controls
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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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General information and controls
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Opening and closing cases
Place the motorcycle on the
centre or side stand
–Make sure the ground is
level and firm.
Opening the caseIf necessary, unlock the case
Turn key in case lock to
positionA
Press down locking cylinder
–Latch2 snaps open
Hand on handle1
Open latch2 (arrow)
Open the case
Closing the case
e Caution:
To ensure the case is leak-tight,
keep the sealing edges clear
when locking.
Lock the case lid
Close latch2
If necessary, close case and
remove key
A
1
2
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General information and controls
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Opening and closing topcase
Opening the topcaseIf necessary, unlock the top-
case
Turn key in topcase lock to
positionA
Press down locking cylinder
–Latch1 snaps open
Open latch1 (arrow)
Open the topcase
–Topcase light
B On
C OffClosing the topcase
L Note:
The interior light goes out auto-
matically when you close the
topcase.
Close topcase lid
Close latch1
If necessary, lock topcase
and remove key
A
1
C
C
B
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Starting – Riding – ParkingSafe motorcycling does not
depend on the motorcycle and
equipment alone.
Your own skill and common-
sense are needed too.
The key to genuine safety on
the road is a sensible balance
between the motorcycle’s
technical features and the
rider’s skill, so that together
they form a single efficient unit.
Riding safely in traffic calls for a
sense of responsibility to your
passenger and to other road
users.d Warning:
Do not ride the motorcycle af-
ter drinking alcoholic bever-
ages. Even small amounts of
alcohol or drugs, particularly
if taken in conjunction with
medicines, will adversely af-
fect your perception and your
ability to assess situations
and make decisions, and also
slow down your reflexes.
Take to the road now by all
means, but think carefully about
everything you do!
First time out
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Side stand
Lifting motorcycle off the
side stand
d Warning:
When the ignition of a motor-
cycle fitted with BMW Integral
ABS is switched off, only a
“RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC-
TION” is available (
b 81).
Make sure the side stand is
fully retracted before you ride
off.
–Allowing the motorcycle to
roll with the side stand
extended represents a
safety risk.Turn the ignition key to the “R"
or "ON" position (
b 13)
–Handlebars unlocked
Both feet on the ground, no
weight on the motorcycle
Hold the left handlebar grip with
your left hand
Keep your right hand on the
right handlebar grip and the
handbrake lever
Slowly raise the motorcycle to
the upright position and keep it
balanced
Sit on the motorcycle and use
your left foot to retract the side
stand
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Main (centre) stand
Removing motorcycle
from main (centre) stand
d Warning:
For safety reasons never sit
on the motorcycle with the
centre stand extended.
When the ignition of a motor-
cycle fitted with BMW Integral
ABS is switched off, only a
“RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC-
TION” is available (b 81).
e Caution:
Make sure the centre stand is
fully retracted before you ride
off.Turn the ignition key to the “R"
or "ON" position (
b 13)
–Handlebars unlocked
Hold the left handlebar grip
with the left hand
Hold the lifting handle with the
right hand
Push the motorcycle forward
off the stand (arrow)
Check that the stand has
fully retracted
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Starting – Riding – Parking
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Before you start
Switch on the ignition–Emergency off (kill) switch in
operating position1
Turn ignition key toON
In an emergency only:
Move emergency off switch to
the 0 position.
–The Motronic, fuel pump and
starter motor electrical cir-
cuits are out of action
L Note:
If you move the kill switch to the
0 position while the ignition is
on (switch in ON position), the
BMW Integral ABS remains op-
erational (
b 78-85).
Fully retract the side stand
L Note:
If the side stand is extended
and a gear engaged, you can-
not start the motorcycle.
Select neutral–Neutral indicator light green
k on (b 10)
–Gear indicator shows “0”
L Note:
Engine does not start:
–Move the gear lever to the
k position or disengage
the clutch
Engine stops when first gear is
engaged:
–Fully retract the side stand; if
necessary, consult the trou-
bleshooting chart
(b Maintenance Instructions,
Chapter 2)
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Index
i
FFront brake
brake fluid level, 50
handbrake lever, 45
Front seat
adjusting, 33
locking, 33
opening, 32
Front-seat heating, 37
Fuel filler cap, 6, 42
Fuel gauge, 8
Fuel grade, 43
Fuel level, 72
Fully integral brakes, 80
Fuse box, 4
GGear indicator, 10
Gearshifts, 74, 75
General view
left side, 4, 5
right side, 6, 7
Gross weight, 56
HHand lamp
location, 6
Handbrake lever, adjusting, 45
Handlebar controls for audio
system, 14
Handlebar controls for on-board
computer, 15Handlebar fitting
left, 14
right, 15
Hazard warning flasher switch, 14
Hazard warning flashers, 16
Headlight adjustment
LHD/RHD traffic, 58
Headlight beam throw,
adjusting, 57
Heated handlebar grips, 15
Helmet holder, 5, 38
High/low (dipped) headlight
switch, 14
Horn, 14
Horn button, 14
IIgnition switch and steering
lock, 9, 12, 13
Ignition, switching on, 70
Instruments in cockpit, 8, 9
Integral brake function, 80
Integral brakes, 80
KKeys, 12, 13
LLHD traffic
headlight adjustment, 58
Light switch, 15
Lights
headlight beam throw, 57, 58
notes, 57
F – L
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