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

2
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
10LTbkg6.book Seite 2 Freitag, 1. Juli 2005 8:53 08

22
41
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.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 41 Freitag, 1. Juli 2005 8:53 08

42
Safety check
2
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.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 42 Freitag, 1. Juli 2005 8:53 08

22
43
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
10LTbkg6.book Seite 43 Freitag, 1. Juli 2005 8:53 08

78
Starting – Riding – Parking
3
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
10LTbkg6.book Seite 78 Freitag, 1. Juli 2005 8:53 08

99
Index
i
AABS, 86
Accessories and loads, 60, 61
Adjusting beam throw, 62
Adjusting fins, 17
Adjusting the handbrake lever, 47
Adjusting windscreen, 17
Aerial, 4
Anti-lock brake systemNotes, 84-91
Audio system controls
Passenger, 6
BBMW Integral ABS, 84-90Brake fluid level, 52
Brake-fluid reservoir, front
brakes, 6
Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
brakes, 6
Troubleshooting chart, 91
Warning lights, 10
BMW Service Card, 94
Brake booster, 86
Brake fluid level Check
Rear brake, 53
Brake pads, running in, 74
Brake system General, 48, 49
With BMW Integral ABS, 50-53
Brake system, checking, 48
CCassette recorder/radio, 9
Catalytic converter, 67
Catalytic convertor Safety instructions, 67
Checking brake pads, 49
Checking oil level, 42
Checklist, 41
Clutch
Fluid level, 54
Clutch lever, adjusting, 46
Cockpit Overview,8,9
Coolant level Check, 55
Coolant temperature, 78
Coolant temperature gauge, 8
Cruise-control system
Notes, 21
Operation, 22, 23, 24
Switch, 14
EEmergency off (kill) switch for ignition, 15, 75
Engine oil, 42, 43
Oil filler neck, 43
Engine oil pressure
Telltale light, 78
Engine speed, 80
A - E
10LTbkg6.book Seite 99 Freitag, 1. Juli 2005 8:53 08

101
Index
i
Oil funnelCompartment for, 5
Oil level Check, 42, 43
Engine oil pressure, 11, 78
Sight glass, 6
On-board computer, 8 Ambient temperature, 30
Average consumption, 29
Average speed, 28
Display dimming, 31
Estimated residual range, 28
Handlebar-mounted remote
controls, 27
On-board documentation Compartment for, 5
Opening/closing cases, 32
Opening/closing topcase, 33
Overheating, 67, 77
PPermitted gross weight, 61
Protecting the environment, 95
RRadio/cassette recorder, 9
Rear seat Adjusting backrest, 36, 37, 38
Rear seat heating, 39
Refuelling, 44
Remote control Audio systemHandlebar-mounted, 14
Passenger, 6 Remote controls
On-board computer, 27
Repair kit for tubeless tyres, 4
Repeaters Turn indicator, left, 10
Residual braking function, 51, 87
Reverser, 18
Lever, 5
Revolution counter, 8
Riding, 80
Right flashing turn indicator
switch, 15
Rims, 57
Running-in engine speeds, 73
SSafety check, 41
Safety instructions
Braking, 82
Catalytic converter, 67
Seat
Adjusting, 35
Removing, 35
Seat heating, 7, 39
Seat opener, 4
Service worldwide, 94
Side stand, 68, 69, 75, 76
Socket Rider and passenger, 5
Speedometer, 8
Spring preload, 4, 56
Starter button, 15
Starter switch, 15
O - S
10LTbkg6.book Seite 101 Freitag, 1. Juli 2005 8:53 08