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

339Operation
If you move the kill switch
to theB position while
the ignition is switched on, the
BMW Integral ABS remains
operational (
b
75). c
Grip heating
OE
1 Grip heating switch 2
Heating function off
3 50% heating power
(one dot)
4 100% heating power
(three dots)
Grip heating can only be
activated when the engine is
running. The increase in power
consumption caused by
the grip heating can drain the
battery if you are riding at low
engine speeds. If the charge
level is low, grip heating is
switched off to ensure the bat-
tery’s starting capability. c
Clock
Attempting to set the
clock while riding the mo-
torcycle can lead to accidents.
Set the clock only when the
motorcycle is stationary. c

Operation340
• Switch on the ignition.
• Press button1 for longer
than 2 seconds.
» Hours reading 2 starts to
flash.
• Briefly press button 1.
» The hour increments by one each time you press the
button.
• Press button 1 for longer
than 2 seconds.
» Minutes reading 3 starts to
flash.
• Briefly press button 1. » The minute increments by
one each time you press the
button.
• Press button 1 for longer
than 2 seconds.
» Setting confirmed.
Handlebar leversAdjusting the clutch lever
Attempting to adjust the
clutch lever while riding
the motorcycle can lead to ac-
cidents. Adjust the clutch lever
only when the motorcycle is
stationary. c • Turn adjusting screw
1 to
adjust the span between the
handlebar grip and the
clutch lever.
» Turn clockwise: to increase span.
» Turn counter-clockwise: to reduce span.
The adjusting screw is
indexed and is easier to
turn if you push the clutch
lever forward. c

341Operation
Adjusting the handbrake
lever
Attempting to adjust the
brake lever while riding
the motorcycle can lead to
accidents.
Adjust the brake lever only
when the motorcycle is
stationary. c
• Turn adjusting screw 1 to
adjust the span between the
handlebar grip and the brake
lever. » Turn clockwise: to increase
span.
» Turn counter-clockwise: to reduce span.
The adjusting screw is in-
dexed and is easier to
turn if you push the brake lever
forward. c
LightParking lightThe parking light switches on
automatically when the ignition
is switched on.
The parking light places a
strain on the battery. Do
not switch the ignition on for
longer than absolutely
necessary.c
Low-beam headlight The low-beam headlight
switches on automatically
when you start the engine.
With the engine switched
off, you can briefly switch
on the light by switching on the
high-beam headlight with the
ignition switched on or by op-
erating the headlight flasher.c

Operation342
High-beam headlight/
headlight flasher • Press the top part of switch 1
for the high-beam headlight.
» High-beam headlight switched on.
• Move switch 1 for the high-
beam headlight to the centre
position.
» High-beam headlight switched off.
• Press the bottom part of switch 1 for the high-beam
headlight.
» Headlight flasher.
Parking lightYou can switch on the parking
light only immediately after
switching off the ignition.
• Switch off the ignition.
• Press left-hand turn indica- tor switch 1.
» Parking light switched on.
• Switch the ignition on and off again.
» Parking light switched off.
Headlight setting RHD/
LHD vehiclesWhen riding in countries where
traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road to that in
which the vehicle was regis-
tered, the asymmetric low
headlight beam will dazzle
oncoming traffic.
Adhesive films with un-
suitable adhesives can
destroy the plastic of the
headlight lens.
Use only suitable adhesive
films.c
• Have the headlight adjusted to the relevant conditions by
a specialist workshop, pref-
erably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.

343Operation
Turn indicatorsSwitching on turn
indicators• Press left-hand turn indica-tor button 1 .
» Left-hand turn indicators
switched on.
» Telltale light for left-hand turn indicators flashes. • Press right-hand turn indica-
tor button 2 .
» Right-hand turn indicators switched on.
» Telltale light for right-hand turn indicators flashes.
Cancelling turn
indicators• Press cancel button 3.
» Turn indicators off.
» Turn indicator telltale light is off.

Operation344
SeatRemoving seat • Turn the key counter-clock-wise in the seat lock. • When doing so, press the
seat downwards for support.
• Raise the seat at the rear.
• Let go of the key and pull the seat from the retaining
brackets towards the rear.
• Place the seat with the cov- ered side downwards on a
smooth and clean surface.
Installing seat
If you apply too much for-
ward pressure, there is a
danger of pushing the
motorcycle off its stand.
Make sure that the motorcycle
is steady on its stand. c
• Slip the seat forward into holders 1.

345Operation
• Press the seat firmly down-wards over the detent.
» The seat engages with an audible click.Helmet holder
Helmet holder 1 is underneath
the seat. It can accommodate
one motorcycle helmet.
• Remove the seat (
b
44).
• Pass the wire rope through the helmet and engage the
ends in the holder.
• Install the seat.
On the right-hand side of
the motorcycle, the hel-
met could be damaged by
heat from the end silencer. Always attach the helmet on
the left-hand side of the
motorcycle.
c
Luggage loopsLoops 1 for attaching luggage
straps are located on the
underside of the seat.

Operation346
To make the loops accessible:
• Remove the seat and turn it upside down.
• Pull loops 1 out of holders 2.
• Turn the seat back over and reinstall.
MirrorsAdjusting mirrors• Pivot the mirrors to the correct position.
If the pivot does not allow
sufficient movement, you can
adjust the mirror arm: • Push protective cap 1
up
over the threaded fastener
on the mirror arm.
• Slacken union nut 2.
• Turn the mirror arm to the appropriate position.
• Tighten the union nut.
• Pull the protective cap into position over the threaded
fastener.

347Operation
Spring preloadAdjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
Attempting to adjust
spring preload while rid-
ing the motorcycle can lead to
accidents.
Adjust spring preload only
when the motorcycle is
stationary. c
You must adjust spring
preload to suit the load on the
motorcycle. Increase spring
preload when the motorcycle
is heavily loaded and reduce
spring preload accordingly
when the motorcycle is lightly
loaded.
• Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its centre
standOE or side stand. To increase spring preload:
• Turn knob
1 in the direction
indicated by the HIGH arrow.
To decrease spring preload:
• Turn knob 1 in the direction
indicated by the LOW arrow. Basic setting for one-up riding:
•Turn knob
1 all the way in the
direction indicated by the
LOW arrow.
• Turn back 15 clicks in the
direction indicated by the
HIGH arrow.
One click corresponds to
a half turn of the knob.
The range of adjustment com-
prises 15 turns. The basic set-
ting is for one-up riding with a
person weighing 85 kg. c
Your motorcycle's han-
dling will suffer if you do
not match the spring-preload
and damping-characteristic
settings.
Adjust the damping character-
istic to suit spring preload. c

Operation348
Shock absorbersAdjusting rear shock
absorberYou must adjust the damping
characteristic to suit spring
preload. An increase in spring
preload requires firmer damp-
ing, a reduction in spring
preload requires softer
damping.
• Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its centre
stand
OE or side stand. •Adjust the rear shock
absorber, using a screw-
driver to turn adjusting
screw 1.
Harder damping:
• Turn adjusting screw 1 in the
direction indicated by the
H arrow.
Softer damping:
• Turn adjusting screw 1 in the
direction indicated by the
S arrow. Basic setting for one-up riding:
• Turn adjusting screw
1 all
the way in the direction indi-
cated by the H arrow.
• Back off adjusting screw 1
by one and a half turns in the
direction indicated by the
S arrow.
The range of adjustment
comprises three and a
half turns of the adjusting
screw. The basic setting is for
one-up riding with a rider
weighing 85 kg. c
Your motorcycle's han-
dling will suffer if you do
not match the spring-preload
and damping-characteristic
settings.
Adjust the damping character-
istic to suit spring preload. c