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

Status indicators222
Overview
The warnings are listed in the table below, along with the page numbers of the pages you can
refer to for more information. Light Symbol Meaning Explanations
Ignition key not authorised. (
b
24)
Low-beam headlight, high-beam
headlight, parking light or turn signal
lamp defective. (
b
26)
Defective lamp. (
b
26)
yellow Fuel reserve reached. (
b
24)
yellow Fault in the engine electronics. (
b
25)
yellow Rear light or brake light lamp
defective. (
b
26)
red Coolant temperature too high. (
b
24)
red Engine-oil pressure too low. (
b
25)

Status indicators226
Battery charge current
General warning light
lights up red.
Battery charge current
symbol is displayed.
The battery is no longer being
charged. You can continue to
ride only until the battery is
discharged. A discharged battery can
result in the engine cut-
ting out unexpectedly, causing
a hazardous situation.
If possible, do not continue to
ride. c
• Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
Defective bulb
A defective bulb can
make it harder for you to
see or your motorcycle less
noticeable for other road
users.
Have defective bulbs replaced
as soon as possible. c
General warning light
lights up yellow.
Defective bulb symbol
with arrow pointing to the
rear is displayed.
Rear light or brake light lamp
defective.
• Replace bulbs (
b
109). Defective bulb symbol
with arrow pointing to the
front is displayed.
Low-beam headlight, high-
beam headlight, parking light
or turn indicator defective.
• Replace bulbs (
b
109).
Defective bulb symbol
with two arrows is
displayed.
A combination of the bulb
defects described above has
occurred.
• Replace bulbs (
b
109).

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

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Technical data
Electrical systemBulbs
High-beam headlight H7 halogen bulb 12 V 55 W
Low-beam headlight H7 halogen bulb 12 V 55 W
Parking light 12 V 5 W
Brake/rear light 12 V 21/5W
Flashing turn indicators 12 V 10 W
Power socket
Ratings 12 V 5 A

Indexi158
LuggageSafety information, 54
Strapping, 45MMotorcycle equipment, 5
Multifunction display, 16NNeutral, telltale light, 20PParking light, 42
Bulb, 17
Replacing bulb, 112
Parking your motorcycle, 71
Power socket,9,80,139
Pre-ride check, 57RRear light, replacing bulb, 113
Rear wheel stand, 108
Replacement keys, 36
Resetting the tripmeter, 38
Residual braking function, 77
Residual range, 38 Restoring to use, 125
Rev. counter, 16
Rider’s equipment, 6
Running in
Brake pads, 64
General information, 63
SSafety check before a journey, 56
Safety instructions, 54
Seat Installing, 44
Lock, 9
Removing, 44
Sensor for instrument cluster lighting, 16
Shifting gear, 65
Side stand Extending, 67
Position on starting, 60
Retracting, 69
Spark plugs, technical data, 138 Speed
Safety information, 54
Technical data, 141
Speedometer, 16
Spray guard, 120
Starter, 15
Starting, 60
Symbols, 4
TTechnical data Dimensions and weights, 140
Electrical system, 138
Engine, 131
Frame and suspension, 133
Fuel and lubricants, 136
Information, 5
Power transmission, 132
Riding specifications, 141
Threaded fasteners, 128
Wheels, 135
Telltale lights, 16, 20
Threaded fasteners, 128