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

227Status indicators
ABS
OE
warning
indicators
ABS warnings are indicated by
a combination of the general
warning light and the ABS
warning light. Both warning
lights can light up continuously
or flash once or 4 times per
second.
General warning light
General warning light
lights up red.
Brake switch defective or
incorrectly adjusted. BMW
Integral ABS detects the
rider’s braking request by the
pressure build-up from the
brake lever. There may be an
unusual response from the
brakes. You can continue to
ride. However, bear in mind
that the brakes may respond in
a manner to which you are not
accustomed. There is a defect in the
brake system that can
lead to delayed braking, with
the corresponding risk of
accidents.
Think well ahead and brake
early, because the braking
effect might be delayed.c • Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.
ABS
OE
warning light
ABS warning light flashes
once per second.
ABS function not available
because pull-away test
(b
63)
not completed.
You can continue to ride. To
prevent the wheels from
locking:
• Do not use emergency brak- ing until the pull-away test
has been completed.

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

Riding458
Phase 2General warning light
lights up yellow.
Engine electronics
symbol is displayed.
EWS symbol is
displayed. Phase 3
Warning light for defec-
tive bulb is displayed.
If a warning light or a
warning symbol cannot
be displayed, a malfunction
cannot be indicated if one
occurs in the corresponding
system.
Check that all the lights and
symbols are activated in the
pre-ride check. c Phase 4 (only if anti-theft
alarm
OE is fitted)
The "DWA" battery warn-
ing for the anti-theft alarm
appears if the voltage level of
the batteries in the anti-theft
alarm system
OE is too low.
If a warning light or a
warning symbol cannot
be displayed, a malfunction
cannot be indicated if one
occurs in the corresponding
system.

691Maintenance
The engine can seize if
the oil level is low, and
this can lead to accidents.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct. c
Topping up the engine oil Remove the seat (
b
44).
Wipe the area around the filler neck clean.
Remove the cap from engine
oil filler neck 1. Top up with fresh oil until the
level is at midway mark A.
Check the oil level.
Repeat the filling and check- ing procedure until the
engine oil level is between
the MIN and MAX marks.
Reinstall the cap in the filler neck.
Draining off engine oil Remove the seat (
b
44).
Squeeze the retainer of transparent hose 2 on the
left and right and pull it up
out of the oil tank.
Pull the transparent hose
down out of the frame and
drain off the oil into a suitable
container.
Insert the transparent hose into the oil tank and secure
it.
Check the oil level.
Repeat the draining and
checking procedure until the
engine oil level is between
the MIN and MAX marks.
Store the excess engine oil
or dispose of it in an
environmentally responsible
manner.

Maintenance696
If there is too little brake
fluid in the brake-fluid
reservoir, air can enter the
brake system. This causes a
serious reduction in braking
efficiency.
Think well ahead and brake
carefully; avoid severe
braking. c
Under normal operating condi-
tions the brake fluid level can-
not drop below the MIN mark.
• Check the brake pads.
• Check the brake system for
leaks.
• Have the fault rectified as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer. Vehicles with ABS
OE
The brake fluid level re-
mains constant despite
wear of the brake pads. c
Any drop in brake-fluid level,
even if the level remains above
the MIN mark, is indicative of a
fault in the brake system.If the
brake fluid level falls:
• Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
ClutchChecking operation• Pull the clutch lever.
» The pressure point must be clearly perceptible.
Do not ride the motorcycle if
you have any doubts about the
dependability of the clutch. In
this case:
• Have the clutch checked by a specialist workshop, pref-
erably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.

Care7122
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

7123
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.

E3BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
To achieve the shortest
braking distance, it is neces-
sary to apply the front brake
gradually and with increasing
force. This makes best use of
the dynamic increase in load
on the front wheel. At the
same time, the clutch should
be disengaged.
In emergency braking as it is
often taught, in which the
brake pressure is generated
as quickly as possible and with
all possible force, the dynamic
load distribution cannot follow
the increasing deceleration
and the braking force cannot
be completely transferred to
the road. The ABS has to
intervene to ensure that the
front wheel does not lock up;
this reduces the brake pres-
sure and the braking distance
is extended.What happens if ABS control
fails?
A fault in BMW Motorrad
Integral ABS is indicated by a
corresponding warning dis-
play in the instrument cluster.
If only ABS control fails, the
Integral system and the brake
servo action remain opera-
tional. If these systems also
fail, the residual brake function
is applied. In this case, the
forces to be applied to the
brake levers will be signifi-
cantly higher and the lever
travel required will be longer.
The residual brake function is
a mechanical function and is
always available in the event
of the failure of the BMW
Motorrad Integral ABS,
whatever the battery condi-
tion. It meets all requirements
of legislation around the world on the design of brakes for
motor vehicles and allows the
rider to brake the motorcycle.
The following notes must be
observed for riding with the
residual braking function:
• set the brake lever to
maximum travel
• always brake with both front
and rear brakes
• where it is safe to do so, try
out the brakes so that you
can learn the brakes'
response characteristics
• be aware of the prevailing
road conditions and adapt
your braking force
accordingly
• since this is an emergency-
run function, you should visit
a specialist workshop, or
better still a BMW Motorrad
dealer, as quickly as
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