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

689Maintenance
ToolkitThe toolkit is on the underside
of the seat.
You can obtain a more exten-
sive, additional set of tools
from your authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
Contents of the basic toolkit:1 Screwdriver with reversible
blade
2 Torx wrench, T25
3 Screwdriver, small Contents of supplementary
toolkit
OA:
1 Screwdriver blade
2 Socket wrench, w/f 17
3 Spark plug socket spanner
4 Open-ended spanner,
w/f 17
5 TORX® wrenches, T40,
T45, T50
Engine oilChecking the engine
oil levelCheck the oil level at regular
intervals.
The oil level depends on
the oil temperature. The
higher the temperature the
higher the oil level in the oil
tank.
Check the engine oil level
immediately after a lengthy
journey. c
The oil that drains into the
sump while the motorcy-
cle is not in use has to be
pumped back into the oil tank
before you read the oil level.
The engine oil must be at op-
erating temperature. Checking
the oil level with the engine
cold or after no more than a

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.

Indexi156
CCareCare products, 122
Chrome, 123
Paint, 123
Plastics, 123
Protective wax coating, 124
Radiator, 123
Rubber, 124
Touching up, 124
Washing the motorcycle, 122
Windscreen, 123
Cases Adapting, 84
Adjusting the volume, 86
Closing, 85
Correct loading, 83
Fitting, 83
Opening, 85
Removing, 84
Catalytic converter, safety
information, 54 Centre stand
Extending, 71
Retracting, 73
Checklist, 56
Clock Adjusting, 16
Display, 20
Setting, 39
Clutch Checking operation, 96
Checking the fluid level, 97
Fluid reservoir, 9
Coolant Checking the level, 92
Filler neck, 9
Temperature display, 20
Temperature gauge, 20
Temperature warning, 24
Topping up, 92
Currency, 5
EElectronic engine-management system
Tampering with control unit, 55
Electronic immobiliser Display, 24
Explanations, 35
Engine, 136
Engine electronics Warning indicator, 25
Engine oil
Checking the oil level, 11, 89
Draining off, 91
Technical data, 136
Topping up, 91
Warning indicator for oil
pressure, 25
Engine, technical data, 131
ESA Adjusting spring preload, 50
Adjusting the shock
absorbers, 49