clutch 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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General information and controls
1
1High-beam headlight
(
bMaintenance Instruc-
tions, Chapter 2)
2 Low-beam headlight
(
bMaintenance Instruc-
tions, Chapter 2)
3 Reservoir for clutch hydrau-
lic fluid (
b54)
4 Adjusting knob for spring
preload, rear suspension
(
b56)
( ) Number in parentheses
bpage number for description
5Case, left (b32)
– Seat opener (
b34)
– Toolkit
– Repair kit for tubeless tyres
(
b Maintenance Instruc-
tions, Chapter 2)
– Steel cable for helmet holder (
b40)
6 Aerial (
b Maintenance
Instructions, Chapter 2)
7 Parking light (
b Mainte-
nance Instructions,
Chapter 2)
General view, left side
46132
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General information and controls
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Cruise controlOE
Decelerating Press and hold down button2
in RES direction (arrow)
– The motorcycle decelerates steadily, even though you do
not manually close the throttle
L Note:
Each time you push the button
in the RES direction, road
speed decreases by a further
approx. 2 km/h (1 mph).
Deactivating the system Move switch 1 to OFF
– The cruise control system switches off immediately
– Red telltale light and
yellow telltale light for
cruise control (
b11) OFF 6Temporary override
When you actuate the:
–brakes
–clutch
– throttle twistgrip (close the throttle)
the cruise control system is
briefly switched off
– Yellow telltale light for
cruise control (
b11) OFF
– Red telltale light ON
 Push button 2 in the RES
direction
– The motorcycle returns to and maintains the cruising speed
stored in memory
– Telltale light, cruise control
yellow (
b11) ON.
OEOptional extra
1
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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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Safety check
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Clutch lever, adjusting
e Attention:
Sudden changes in play or
spongy action indicate a fault in
the hydraulic system.
If you are doubtful about the re-
liability of the hydraulic clutch
operating system consult a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the hydraulic circuit of the
clutch: do not turn the fitting
on the handlebar.
Turn knob A to set the most
comfortable span:
–Setting 1: minimum span
–Setting 3: maximum span
Handlebar levers
3
1
A
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Safety check
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Clutch
Checking the fluid level in
the clutch fitting
d Warning:
Never permit the fluid level to
drop below the middle of the
sight glass (MIN)
 Place the motorcycle on its main (centre) stand
– Make sure the ground is level and firm.
 Turn the steering fully to the
right;
the fluid reservoir must be
horizontal  Read off fluid level on sight
glass
MIN Minimum level
(centre of sight glass)
L Note:
The fluid level in the reservoir
rises as the clutch plate wears.
e Attention:
If the fluid level drops, assume
there is a defect in the clutch
system.
Have the clutch system
checked immediately by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
MIN
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Starting – Riding – Parking
3
Before you start
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 is on (b10)
– 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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Starting – Riding – Parking
Starting
d Warning:
Do not allow the engine to
idle unnecessarily or for pro-
longed periods of time
– risk of overheating or fire.
Ride away immediately after
starting the engine.
Avoid high engine speeds af-
ter a cold start.
e Attention:
If you attempt to start the engine
when the battery is flat, you will
hear the relay chattering. Further
attempts will damage the starter
relay and starter motor. Before
repeating the attempt to start the
engine: recharge the battery
(
bMaintenance Instructions,
Chapter 2).
L Note:
Do not turn the throttle twistgrip
when starting the engine.
 Press starter pushbutton 1
– The engine starts
 Gently turn the throttle twist- grip
L Note:
At ambient temperatures below
0 °C (32 °F), pull the lever to
disengage the clutch when
starting the engine.
Starting
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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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Riding, gear shifts
Engine speedChoose engine speeds in
accordance with the coolant
temperature reading, and do
not use maximum engine
speeds until the engine has
reached its regular operating
temperature.
When the revolution counter
needle enters the red zone on
the dial, the fuel supply is inter-
rupted in order to protect the
engine against overspeeding,
as you will notice because the
engine “stutters”.
d Warning:
Never run the engine with the
needle of the revolution coun-
ter in the red zone.
Load changes
d Warning:
Try not to open or close the
throttle abruptly, particularly
on wet or slippery roads.
Gear shifts
L Note:
Never slip the clutch exces-
sively when changing gear.
Vary your speed only by using
the throttle in a suitable gear,
not by slipping the clutch.
The digital cockpit display
shows which gear has been se-
lected (
b10).
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