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

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General information and controls
1
KeysYou will receive two master
keys and one spare key.
The key number is on the
accompanying tag.
d Warning:
Only a RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTION is available when
the ignition is switched off
(b87)
OEOptional extra
d Warning:
Never attach other keys or
key rings to the motorcycle
key – risk to safety if keys
were trapped between the
handlebars and the fairing.
L Note:
Ignition switch and steering
lock, tank filler cap lock, radio-
compartment lock and side and
topcase locks are all operated
with the same key.
Central locking
OE
(
b Supplementary Rider’s
Manual for the anti-theft alarm )
Ignition switch and steering lock
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General information and controls
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Key positionsONOperating position, igni-
tion, lights and all circuits
switched on, self-test of
the instrument cluster is
performed (
b10)
R * Ignition and lights off,
steering not locked
(handlebars can be turned
freely to left or right)
d Warning:
Never turn the key to OFF or
I while riding the motorcycle
* 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 locked
I* Parking light on, steering
locked
L Note:
Switch the parking light on for
limited periods only.
Note state of battery charge.
Ignition switch and steering lock
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General information and controls
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Opening/closing cases
L Note:
If your motorcycle is equipped
with central locking
OE, see the
Supplementary Rider’s Manual
for the anti-theft alarm
 Place the motorcycle on the main (centre) or side stand
– Make sure the ground is level and firm.
Opening the case If necessary, unlock the case
 Turn key in case lock to position A
 Press the locking cylinder –Latch 2 snaps open
Grip handle 1
Open latch 2 (arrow)
Open the case
Closing the case
e Attention:
To ensure the case is leak-tight,
keep the sealing edges clear
when locking.
 Close the lid of the case
 Close latch 2
 If necessary, lock the case
and remove the key
OEOptional extra
A
1
2
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General information and controls
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Opening/closing topcase
Opening the topcase If necessary, unlock the top-case
 Turn key in topcase lock to position A
 Press down locking cylinder –Latch 1 snaps open
 Pull up latch 1 as far as it will
go (arrow)
 You can now open the lid of
the topcase
– Topcase lighting B ON
C OFF
Closing the topcase
L Note:
The interior light goes out auto-
matically when you close the
topcase.
 Close topcase lid
 Close latch 1 until it engages
 If necessary, lock the topcase
and remove the key
A1
C
C
B
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65
Starting – Riding – ParkingSafe motorcycling does not
depend on the motorcycle and
equipment alone.
Your own skill and common-
sense are needed too.
The key to genuine safety on
the road is a sensible balance
between the motorcycle’s tech-
nical features and the rider’s
skill, so that together they form
a single efficient unit.
Riding safely in traffic calls for a
sense of responsibility to your
passenger and to other road
users.d Warning:
Do not ride the motorcycle af-
ter drinking alcoholic bever-
ages. Even small amounts of
alcohol or drugs, particularly
if taken in conjunction with
medicines, will adversely af-
fect your perception and your
ability to assess situations
and make decisions, and also
slow down your reflexes.
Take to the road now by all
means, but think carefully about
everything you do.
First time out
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Side stand
Removing motorcycle
from side stand
d Warning:
If the motorcycle is fitted with
BMW Integral ABS, only the
RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC-
TION is available when the
ignition is switched off (
b87).
Make sure the side stand is
fully retracted before you ride
off.
– Allowing the motorcycle to roll with the side stand
extended represents a
safety risk.  Turn the ignition key to the “
R”
or “ ON” position (
b13)
– handlebars unlocked
 Both feet on the ground, no weight on the motorcycle
 Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand
 Keep your right hand on the
right handlebar grip and the
handbrake lever
 Slowly raise the motorcycle to
the upright position and keep
it balanced
 Sit on the motorcycle and use your left foot to retract the
side stand
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Starting – Riding – Parking
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Main (centre) stand
Removing motorcycle
from main stand
d Warning:
For safety reasons, never sit
on the motorcycle with the
main stand extended.
If the motorcycle is fitted with
BMW Integral ABS, only the
RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC-
TION is available when the ig-
nition is switched off (b87).
e Attention:
Make sure the main stand is ful-
ly retracted before you ride off.  Select neutral
kN
 Turn the ignition key to the “ R”
or “ ON” position (
b13)
– handlebars unlocked
 Both feet on the ground, no weight on the motorcycle
 Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand
 Hold the right handlebar grip
with your right hand
 With both feet on the ground, push the motorcycle forward
off the centre stand
 Keep the motorcycle bal-
anced and sit on the seat
 Check that the main stand
has fully retracted
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Index
i
FFront brakeBrake fluid level, 52
Handbrake lever, 47
Front seat Adjusting, 35
Locking, 35
Opening, 34
Front seat heating, 39
Fuel filler cap, 7, 44
Fuel gauge, 8
Fuel grade, 45
Fuel level, 78
Fully integral brakes, 86
Fuse box, 6
GGear shifts, 80, 81
General view
Left side,4,5
Right side,6,7
HHandlebar fittingLeft, 14
Right, 15
Handlebar-mounted remote controls for audio system, 14
Hazard warning flasher switch, 14
Hazard warning flashers, 16
Heated handlebar grips, 15
Helmet holder, 5, 40
High-beam/low-beam headlight switch, 14 Horn, 14
Horn push, 14
IIgnition switch and steering
lock,8,12,13
Instruments, cockpit, 8, 9
Integral brake function, 86
Integral brakes, 86
KKeys, 12, 13
LLeft flashing turn indicator switch, 14
Lights Beam throw, 62, 63
Notes, 62
MMain (centre) stand, 70, 71, 72
Motorcycle accessories, 96
NNeutral (gearbox), 76
Notes on safetyGeneral, 66
OOctane number, fuel, 45
Odometer, 8
Oil filler neck, 6, 42, 43
F - O
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