BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R 2004 Rider's Manual (in English)

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Maintenance
• Disconnect the battery's negative lead 2 first.
• Then disconnect positive lead 3.
•Slacken screws 4 and pull
the retainer to the rear.
• Lift the battery up and out; work it slightly back and forth
if it is difficult to remove.
Installing battery
The types of screw used
are listed, complete with
tightening torques, on
(
b
128). c
If it is not standing firmly,
the motorcycle could
topple in the course of the
operations described below.
Make sure that the motorcycle
is steady on its stand. c
• Switch off the ignition.
• Place the battery in the bat- tery compartment, positive
terminal on the right in the
direction of travel.
• Slip the clip over the battery and hand-tighten the
screws. •Connect the positive
lead first and hand-tighten
the screw.
• Then connect the negative lead and hand-tighten the
screw.
• Install the cover of the bat-
tery compartment and hand-
tighten the screw.
• Switch on the ignition.
• Fully open the throttle once or twice.
» The engine management system records the throttle-
valve position.
Remember to reset the
clock after reconnecting
the battery. c

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Spray guardA spray guard is supplied with
the motorcycle and can be fit-
ted to the number-plate holder
if required. • Secure the spray guard to the bottom of the number-plate
holder with screws
1.

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Care
Cleaning and care ..................... 122
Laying up ..................................... 124
Restoring to use ......................... 125Care

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Cleaning and care Regular cleaning, using the
correct methods, is an impor-
tant factor in maintaining the
value of your motorcycle. It
also ensures that safety-rele-
vant parts remain in full
working order.Care productsWe recommend that you use
the cleaning and care prod-
ucts you can obtain from your
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer. The materials in BMW
Care Products have been
tested in laboratories and in
practice; they provide opti-
mised care and protection for
the materials used in your
vehicle.The use of unsuitable
cleaning and care prod-
ucts can damage vehicle
components.
Do not use solvents such as
cellulose thinners, cold clean-
ers, fuel or the like, and do not
use cleaning products that
contain alcohol. c
Washing the motorcycleWe recommend that you use
BMW insect remover to soften
and wash off insects and stub-
born dirt on painted parts prior
to washing the motorcycle. To
prevent stains, do not wash
the motorcycle immediately
after it has been exposed to
strong sunlight and do not
wash it in the sun.
Make sure that the motorcycle
is washed frequently, especially during the winter
months.
To remove road salt, clean the
motorcycle with cold water
immediately after every trip.
Warm water reinforces
the effects of the salt.
Use only cold water to wash
off road salt. c
Wet brake discs reduce
the braking effect.
After washing the motorcycle,
dry the brakes by braking. c
The high pressure of
steam cleaners can dam-
age seals, the hydraulic brake
system, the electrical system,
adhesive labels and badges.
Do not use a steam jet or high-
pressure cleaning equip-
ment. c

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Care
PlasticsClean plastic parts with water
and BMW plastic care
emulsion. This includes in
particular:
– Windscreens
– Headlight lenses made of plastic
– Covering glass of the instru- ment cluster
– Black, unpainted parts
If plastic parts are
cleaned using unsuitable
cleaning agents, the surfaces
can be damaged.
Do not use cleaning agents
that contain alcohol, solvents
or abrasives to clean plastic
parts. Even fly-remover pads
or cleaning pads with hard
surfaces can produce
scratches. c Soften stubborn dirt and
dead insects by covering
the affected areas with a wet
cloth. c
WindscreenClean off dirt and insects with
a soft sponge and plenty of
water.
Fuel and chemical
solvents attack the
windscreen.
Do not use cleaning agents. cChromeEspecially in the case of road
salt, carefully clean chrome
with plenty of water and BMW
vehicle shampoo. Use chrome
polish for additional treatment.
RadiatorClean the radiator regularly to
prevent overheating of the
engine due to inadequate
cooling. For example, use a
garden hose with low water
pressure.
Cooling fins can be bent
easily.
Take care not to bend the fins
when cleaning the radiator. cPaint careWashing the motorcycle
regularly will help counteract
the long-term effects of sub-
stances that damage the
paint, especially if your motor-
cycle is ridden in areas with
high air pollution or natural
sources of dirt, e.g. tree resin
or pollen.

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However, remove particularly
aggressive materials immedi-
ately; otherwise changes in
the paint or discolouration can
occur. These include spilt fuel,
oil, grease, brake fluid and bird
droppings. BMW vehicle
polish or BMW paint cleaner
are recommended here.
Contamination on the paint fin-
ish is particularly easy to see
after the motorcycle as been
washed. Remove stains of this
kind immediately using clean-
ing-grade benzine or petro-
leum spirit on a clean cloth or
ball of cotton wool. We recom-
mend BMW tar remover for
removing specks of tar. Com-
plete the cleaning operation by
applying a protective coating
to these areas.
Protective wax coatingFor the protective wax coating
of paint, we recommend that
you use only BMW vehicle wax
or agents that contain car-
nauba wax or synthetic waxes.
The best way to see whether
the paint has to be protected
is that water no longer forms
pearls.Touching upYour authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer has suitable sys-
tems for rapid, cost-effective
treatment of minor paint dam-
age. Minor damage can be
touched up with a BMW paint
spray or a BMW paint pencil,
but it is advisable to have more
serious paint damage dealt
with by an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer, who can
perform specialised paint jobs in accordance with factory
specifications, using genuine
BMW paints.
RubberTreat rubber components with
water or BMW rubber protec-
tion coating agent.
The use of silicon sprays
to care for rubber
gaskets can lead to damage.
Do not use silicone sprays or
other care products that
contain silicon. cLaying up• Clean the motorcycle
(b
122).
• Remove the battery (
b
118).
• Spray the brake and clutch lever pivots and the main
and side stand pivots with a
suitable lubricant.

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Care
• Coat bright metal/chrome-plated parts with an acid-
free grease (e.g. Vaseline).
• Place the motorcycle in a dry room on the centre stand
OA
or rear wheel stand.
• Raise the engine with the
front wheel stand in such a
way that both wheels are
clear of the ground.
Before laying the vehicle
up, have the engine oil
and the oil filter element
changed by a specialist work-
shop, preferably your author-
ised BMW motorcycle dealer.
Combine work for laying up/
restoring to use with a mainte-
nance service or inspection. c
Restoring to use• Remove the protective wax
coating.
• Clean the motorcycle
(b
122).
• Install a charged battery (
b
119).
• Perform the safety checks (
b
56).
• Check the brakes (
b
93).
• Check the tyre pressures (
b
51).

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Technical data
Threaded fasteners .................... 128
Tyre pressures ............................ 130
Engine ......................................... 131
Power transmission ................... 132
Frame and suspension .............. 133
Wheels and tyres ........................ 135
Fuel and lubricants .................... 136
Electrical system ........................ 138
Dimensions and weights ........... 140
Riding specifications ................. 141Technical data

Technical data8128
Threaded fasteners

ActivityType of threaded fastener Tightening
torqueFront wheel
Mudguard Internal TORX
® T25 (1)
hand-tight
Wheel-guide cover Internal TORX® T25 (1)hand-tight
Brake caliper Internal TORX® T4530 Nm
Axle clamping screw Internal TORX® T4019 Nm
Quick-release axle Allen screw w/f 22 50 Nm
Rear wheel
Clip cover Internal TORX® T25 (1)hand-tight
End silencer to footrest Internal TORX® T4516 Nm
Clamp on
end silencer Internal TORX® T45
35 Nm
Rear wheel Internal TORX® T5060 Nm
Lamp housing
Brake and rear light Phillips screw, large (1) hand-tight
Front turn indicators Phillips screw, small (1) hand-tight
Rear turn indicators Phillips screw, small (1) hand-tight