check engine BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 LT 2005 Rider's Manual (in English)

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Introduction
i
General information and
controls
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/fins ... 17
Reverser ........................18-20
Cruise control ................ 21-24
Clock .................................. 25
Distance recorder ............... 26
On-board computer ....... 27-31
Case ................................... 32
Topcase .............................. 33
Front seat .......................34-35
Rear seat .......................36-38
Seat heating ........................ 39
Helmet holder ..................... 40Safety check
Checklist ............................. 41
Engine oil ....................... 42-43
Fuel ................................ 44-45
Handlebar levers ............ 46-47
Brake system
- general ........................ 48-49
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS ......... 50-53
Clutch ................................. 54
Coolant ............................... 55
Spring preload .................... 56
Wheels ........................... 57-59
Loads............................. 60-61
Lights ............................. 62-63
Contents
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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
(
bMaintenance Instructions),
or have it carried out by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer. This is to ensure that
your motorcycle complies with
road-vehicle use and safety
laws.
Your vehicle must be in perfect
technical order: this is a basic
prerequisite for your safety and
the safety 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
levers
–Brake fluid level
– Clutch fluid level
–Brakes
– Warning lights and telltale lights
– Spring preload
– Wheel rim and tyre condition, tread depth and tyre pres-
sures
– 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 provide the necessary
advice and assistance.
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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 (0.4 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 oper-
ated with the wrong quantity of
oil, because cold oil is viscous
and takes longer to drain back
into the sump.
e Attention:
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
 Place the motorcycle on its
main (centre) stand
– Make sure the ground is level and firm.
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Safety check
Engine oil
 Check the oil level at the sight glass:
A (MAX) Top edge of
sight glass
B (MIN) Bottom edge of
sight glass
– The difference between the
two marks is
approx. 0.5 litre
(0.9 Imp.pint)
 If necessary, remove oil filler
plug 3 and top up the engine
oil, using funnel 2, through oil
filler neck 1
 Reinstall oil filler plug 3
e Attention:
The red warning light
p
(
b11) for engine oil pressure
indicates no (or very little) oil
pressure in the lube-oil sys-
tem; this light must not be re-
garded as an oil level check.
Oil pressure builds up after 1-
2 seconds and the warning
light goes out – the red engine
oil pressure warning light
p
should remain off while the en-
gine is running.
1
2
3
B
A
BMW recommends Castrol
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Refuelling
d Warning:
Fuel is flammable and explo-
sive. Do not smoke. Never
bring a naked flame near the
fuel tank.
The fuel expands when hot
(for instance if the fuel tank is
in the sun). For this reason,
only fill as far as the lower
edge of the filler neck.
e Attention:
Note that fuel containing lead
will destroy the catalytic con-
verter.
Do not run the fuel tank dry or
you may damage the engine or
catalytic converter.
 Place motorcycle on side stand
– Make sure the ground is level and firm.
Open fuel-tank flip 1 by briefly
pressing down on the ribbed
section (arrow)
 To open fuel cap 2:
–Unlock the cap, turn it counter-clockwise and
remove
Fuel
1
2
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Safety check
Coolant
Checking coolant level
e Attention:
Always keep the coolant level
above the minimum mark.
Check coolant level only when
the engine is cold.
 Place the motorcycle on its main (centre) stand
– Make sure the ground is
level and firm.
Open the left case (
b32)
 Check coolant level at the expansion tank, using torch if
necessary:
MAX Maximum level
MIN Minimum level
e Attention:
Never overfill the expansion
tank underneath the front seat.
 Add coolant if necessary
 Close the left case (
b32)
L Note:
If the expansion tank is full and
coolant temperature is high
(as indicated by red warning
light
j b 10) or coolant con-
sumption is excessive, consult
a specialist workshop, prefera-
bly an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.
MAX
MIN
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Starting – Riding – Parking
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Placing motorcycle on
side stand
d Warning:
For safety reasons, never sit
on the motorcycle with the
side stand extended.
e Attention:
Stop the engine before using
the side stand.
Make sure the surface under
the stand is firm.
On a gradient, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; se-
lect 1st gear.  Switch off the ignition
 Keep both feet on the ground
 Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand
 Keep your right hand on the
right handlebar grip and the
handbrake lever
 Hold the motorcycle upright and balanced
 U s e y o u r le f t f o o t a t t h e e x t e n -
sion pin to extend the side
stand fully (arrow)
 Slowly lean the motorcycle to the side until its weight is
taken by the stand and dis-
mount from the motorcycle
 Turn the handlebars to full left
lock (
b13)
 Check that the motorcycle
is firmly supported
Side stand
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Placing motorcycle on
main (centre) stand
e Attention:
Always make sure the surface
under the stand is level and
firm.
 Switch on the ignition and allow the engine to idle if nec-
essary
 Bring the motorcycle to a complete standstill
 Select neutral
kN
 Do not apply the handbrake
or footbrake
 Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand  Hold the right handlebar grip
with your right hand
 Sit upright on the motorcycle,
with both feet on the ground
to support your weight
 Press and hold down the but- ton to extend the centre stand
–The EHCS telltale light
flashes at 2 Hz
 When the stand reaches its
limit position
–The EHCS telltale light
remains permanently ON
Release the button
 Check that the motorcycle
is firmly supported
 Switch off the ignition and dis-
mount
Main (centre) stand
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Starting – Riding – Parking
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ABS warning lightThe ABS warning light 1 lights
up if the BMW Integral ABS
develops a fault (
b91).
Warning light, general General warning light 2 lights
up if the BMW Integral ABS
develops a fault (
b91), or if the
tail light or brake light is defec-
tive.
Low fuel levelWhen warning light 3 comes on,
there are still approx. 4 litres
(0.9 Imp.gal.) of fuel in the tank.
*n depending on national-market
specification
Engine oil pressureWarning light 4 goes out above
idle speed.
e Attention:
If warning light 4 comes on dur-
ing the journey, take the follow-
ing action as soon as traffic
conditions permit:
 Disengage the clutch
 Operate the kill switch
 Bring the motorcycle safely to a halt
 Check engine oil level (
b43)
Top up with fresh oil if the oil
level is low. If the warning light
for engine oil pressure lights up
even though the oil level is cor-
rect, it is absolutely essential to
consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer.
Warning lights
21*43
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Warning lights
Coolant temperatureWarning light5 (red)
goes out when the engine is
started, above idle speed.
e Attention:
If the coolant temperature
warning light 5 comes on, stop
the engine and allow it to cool
down.
Check coolant level in the
expansion tank (
b55).
If the expansion tank is full, but
the warning light remains on,
or if coolant consumption is
excessive, consult a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
Battery charge currentWarning light 6 goes out above
idle speed.
e Attention:
If warning light 6 comes on
while the motorcycle is being
ridden:
consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer.
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