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

Please note
d Warning:
This symbol stands for pre-
cautions and measures which
are essential in order to pro-
tect the rider or other persons
from possibly severe or fatal
injury.
e Caution:
Instructions and precautions
specifically intended to prevent
damage to the motorcycle. Fai-
lure to comply with them could
invalidate the warranty.
L Note:
Special information on operat-
ing and inspecting your motor-
cycle as well as maintenance
and adjustment procedures.
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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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Introduction
i
Starting – Riding – Parking
First time out ................. 60-61
Important notes ............. 62-63
Side stand ..................... 64-65
Main (centre) stand ........ 66-67
Running in ..................... 68-69
Before you start ................... 70
Starting ............................... 71
Warning lights................ 72-73
Riding and changing
gear ............................... 74-75
Brake system
- general ........................ 76-77
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS......... 78-84
BMW Integral ABS
- troubleshooting chart ........ 85Arrive safely
Dependability .................86-87
Service worldwide ............... 88
Protecting the environment . 89
BMW rider’s equipment ....... 90
BMW motorcycle
accessories ......................... 91
Training means extra safety. 92
Concluding thoughts .......... 93
Contents
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General information and controls
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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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General information and controls
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45762*
BA
98
13
1Flashing turn indicator
repeater, left green
s
2Warning light, ABS red
l
(b 72)
3Warning light, general
red
e (b 72)
4Telltale light, neutral green
k (b 70)
5Telltale light, cruise control
yellow (
b 21)
6Telltale light,
reverser yellow7Flashing turn indicator
repeater, right green
t
8Clock
Adjust by pressing with a
ball-point pen or similar
object at pointA(hours) or
pointB (minutes)
9Gear indicator (
b 75)
( ) Figure in brackets b page number
for description
* depending on national-market speci-
fication
Telltale and warning lights
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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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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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Left handlebar fitting
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the clutch system:
Do not turn the fitting on the
handlebars.
1Switch for cruise control
(
b 21)
2Hazard warning flasher
switch (
b 16)
3Handlebar controls for
audio system (
b Supple-
mentary Rider’s Manual)4Switch for windscreen
adjustment (
b 17)
5Horn button
6Turn indicator switch, left
Press
–Turn indicators operate
To switch off turn indicators:
Self-cancelling while rid-
ing, or press turn indicator
cancel switch 13 (
b 15)
7High/low (dipped) headlight
switch
FHigh-beam headlight
GLow-beam headlight
FHeadlight flasher
123
5467
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General information and controls
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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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