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

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Introduction
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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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1Reservoir for clutch fluid
(
b 51)
2Power socket, 12 V
For connecting auxiliary
equipment – max. 5 A 60 W
3Type plate with vehicle
identification number (VIN)
4Knob for adjusting spring
preload, rear (
b 52)5Fuse box
(Maintenance Instructions
b Chapter 2)
6Aerial (Maintenance Instruc-
tions
b Chapter 2)
7Topcase (
b 31) with
–Interior lighting
–Mirror and
–Oddments box for:
on-board literature and
oil funnel
( ) Figure in brackets b page number
for description
General view, left side
32452671
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General information and controls
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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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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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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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Starting – Riding – Parking
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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.
1*
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Brake system - general
Oil and grease on brakes
d Warning:
Brake discs and pads must be
free from oil and grease.
Dirt or mud on brakesWhen riding on loose surfaces
or muddy roads, the brakes
may fail to take effect immedi-
ately because of dirt or mois-
ture on the discs or brake pads.
d Warning:
The brakes must first be
applied until the discs and
pads are clean.
Dirt on the brakes increases
the rate of pad wear.
d Warning:
If the brake lever can be
moved right to the limit of its
travel, this indicates a me-
chanical or hydraulic fault.
The brake system is defec-
tive.
Immediately consult a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
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Arrive safely
Protecting the environment
Development…Motorcyclists have an intensive
relationship with nature. BMW
has made sure that they con-
tinue to enjoy the best possible
prospects for successful riding
in the future.
This not only because your new
BMW is available with exhaust
emission control by closed-
loop, three-way catalytic con-
verter.
…waste disposal…Behind the scenes, in the repair
shop, we don’t neglect the pro-
environmental aspects of our
work either.
Wherever possible, we use
environmentally acceptable,
biodegradable materials. We
ensure strict compliance with
all environmental legislation, for
example the correct disposal of
old oil, which is now classified
as hazardous waste in many
countries.
…recyclingAlongside the correct disposal
of materials that are potentially
hazardous to the environment,
recycling is being given
increasing priority by BMW.
For example, plastics are indi-
vidually marked so that they can
be returned to the materials
cycle. Remember: when it
comes to making repairs to
your motorcycle, the authorised
BMW motorcycle workshop is
far better equipped to protect
the environment than you are at
home.
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