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

i3Introduction
6 Maintenance ............. 87
Toolkit .......................... 89
Engine oil ..................... 89
Coolant ........................ 92
Brakes .......................... 93
Clutch .......................... 96
Wheels ......................... 98
Front-wheel stand ...... 107
Rear wheel stand ....... 108
Bulbs .......................... 109
Jump starting ............. 115
Battery ....................... 116
Spray guard ................ 120
7 Care ......................... 121
Cleaning and care ...... 122
Laying up ................... 124
Restoring to use ......... 125
8 Technical data ........ 127
Threaded fasteners .... 128
Tyre pressures ........... 130
Engine ........................ 131
Power transmission .... 132
Frame and suspension 133
Wheels and tyres ........ 135Fuel and lubricants ..... 136
Electrical system ......... 138
Dimensions and
weights ....................... 140
Riding specifications .. 141
9 Service ..................... 143
BMW Motorrad
service ........................ 144
Confirmation of
maintenance work ...... 147
Confirmation of
service ........................ 151
i Index ......................... 155

i5Introduction
Custom equipmentWhen you ordered your BMW
motorcycle, you chose various
items of custom equipment.
This Rider’s Manual describes
optional extras (OE) offered by
BMW and selected optional
accessories (OA). This
explains why the manual may
also contain descriptions of
equipment which you have not
ordered. Country-specific
deviations from the motorcycle
illustrated are also possible.
If your BMW contains equip-
ment which is not described in
this Rider’s Manual, this will be
described in separate operat-
ing instructions.
Technical dataAll dimensions, weights and
power ratings stated in the
Rider’s Manual are quoted to
the standards and comply with
the tolerance requirements of
the Deutsche Institut für Nor-
mung e. V. (DIN). Versions for
individual countries may differ.CurrencyThe high safety and quality
standards of BMW motorcy-
cles are maintained by con-
stant development work on
designs, equipment and
accessories. Because of this,
your motorcycle may differ
from the information supplied
in the Rider's Manual. Nor can
errors and omissions be
entirely ruled out. We hope
you will appreciate that noclaims can be entertained on
the basis of the data, illustra-
tions or descriptions in this
manual.
BMW Service Advanced technology requires
specially adapted methods of
maintenance and repair.
Incorrectly executed
maintenance and repair
work could result in subse-
quent damage and the safety
risks associated with this.
BMW recommends that you
have the necessary work on
your motorcycle performed ei-
ther by an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer or by a
workshop that operates to
BMW specifications and
employs suitably trained
personnel. c

Riding454
Safety instructionsSpeedWhen riding at high speed,
various marginal conditions
can adversely affect the han-
dling characteristics of the
motorcycle:
– Adjustment of the spring-strut and shock absorber
system
– Unequally distributed load
– Loose clothing
– Insufficient tyre pressure
– Poor tyre tread
–etc.Correct loading
Overloading can ad-
versely affect the riding
stability of the motorcycle.
Never exceed the motor-
cycle's permissible gross
weight (
b
140). c
Alcohol and drugs
Even small amounts of al-
cohol or drugs can con-
siderably adversely affect your
perception, judgement and
ability to make decisions, as
well as your reflexes. Taking
medication can increase these
effects.
Do not ride your motorcycle
after consuming alcohol,
drugs and/or medication.c
Risk of poisoningExhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colourless
and odourless but highly toxic.
Inhaling the exhaust
fumes therefore repre-
sents a health hazard and can
even cause loss of conscious-
ness with fatal consequences. Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Do not run the engine in an en-
closed space.
c
High voltage
Touching live parts of the
ignition system with the
engine running can lead to
electric shocks.
Do not touch parts of the igni-
tion system when the engine is
running. c
Catalytic converterIf misfiring causes unburned
fuel to enter the catalytic con-
verter, there is a danger of
overheating and damage.
For this reason, observe the
following points:

Riding456
Safety checkPrior to every journeyUse the following checklist to
check important functions,
settings and wear limits before
starting to ride.Checklist–Brakes (
b
93)
– Brake fluid level (
b
95)
–Clutch (
b
96)
– Clutch fluid level (
b
97)
– Warning and telltale lights (
b
20)
– Shock absorber setting (
b
48) and spring preload
(
b
47)
–Rims (
b
98), tread depth
(
b
98) and tyre pressure
(
b
51, 130)
– Load, gross weight (
b
140)
– Luggage system At regular intervals:
– Engine oil level (every time
you refuel) (
b
89)
– Brake pads (every second/ third time you refuel) (
b
93)
First time outSafe handling of your
motorcycleYou have to take the time to
familiarise yourself with your
motorcycle's unique
character:
– Acceleration
– Roadholding
– Cornering
–Braking
Bear in mind, too, that the
engine has to be run in over
the first 1,000 km (
b
63). The description of the BMW
Integral ABS
OE starts on page
(
b
75).
BMW Integral ABS
OE
incorporates a brake
booster, so braking efficiency
is significantly higher than with
conventional brake systems.
Inadvertently severe braking
can lead to dangerous situa-
tions, particularly when the
motorcycle is cornering.
Practice braking with BMW
Integral ABS
OE under safe
conditions.c

467Riding
Placing motorcycle on
its side stand
The motorcycle cannot
stand securely on uneven
ground.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm. c
When sitting on the motor-
cycle:
• Switch off the engine.
• Pull the handbrake lever.
• Hold the motorcycle upright and balanced.
• Use your left foot to extend the side stand fully (arrow).
• Slowly lean the motorcycle to the side until its weight is
taken by the stand and dis-
mount to the left. • Turn the handlebars to full
left or right lock.
• Check that the motorcycle is standing firmly.
If the motorcycle is on the
side stand, the surface of
the ground determines wheth-
er it is better to turn the han-
dlebars to the left or right.
However, the motorcycle is
more stable on a level surface
with the handlebars turned to
the left than with the handle-
bars turned to the right.
On level ground, always turn
the handlebars to the left and
lock them in this position.c The side stand is de-
signed to support only
the weight of the motorcycle.
Do not lean or sit on the mo-
torcycle with the side stand
extended. c
On a gradient, the motor-
cycle should always face
uphill; select 1st gear. c

471Riding
Placing motorcycle on
its centre stand
OE
The motorcycle cannot
stand securely on poor
ground.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm. c
• Switch off the engine.
• Dismount and keep your left hand on the left handlebar
grip.
• With your right hand, grip the rear grab handle or the rear
frame.
• Place your right foot on the
pin of the centre stand, and
press the stand down until
its curved feet touch the
ground. • Place the full weight of your
body on the centre stand,
while pulling the motorcycle
to the rear (arrow).
• Check that the motorcycle is
standing firmly.
Excessive movements
could cause the centre
stand to retract, and the mo-
torcycle would topple in con-
sequence.
Do not lean or sit on the mo-
torcycle with the centre stand
extended. c

Riding476
BMW Integral ABS offers
improved braking efficiency.
Making full use of the motorcy-
cle’s braking capability signifi-
cantly shortens braking
distances, even when road
conditions are poor. When the
motorcycle is ridden in a
straight line, the BMW Integral
ABS is able to handle emer-
gency braking safely, if cir-
cumstances permit.
Reserves for safety
The potentially shorter braking
distances which BMW Integral
ABS permits must not be used
as an excuse for careless rid-
ing. ABS is primarily a means
of ensuring a safety margin in
genuine emergencies.
Take care when cornering.
When you apply the brakes ona corner, the motorcycle’s
weight and momentum take
over and even BMW Integral
ABS is unable to counteract
their effects.
Partially integral brakes
Your motorcycle is equipped
with partially integral brakes.
Both front and rear brakes are
applied when you pull the
handbrake lever.
The electronic controller in the
BMW Integral ABS regulates
braking-force distribution
between front and rear
wheels. Braking-force distri-
bution depends on load and is
recalculated every time the
ABS controller comes into
action. The footbrake lever
acts only on the rear brake.
Brake booster
The hydraulic pump in the
BMW Integral ABS boosts the
braking force acting on the
wheel when the brakes are
applied. By boosting the brak-
ing force in this way, the
BMW Integral ABS achieves
higher braking efficiency than
standard brake systems.
ABS
OE anti-lock braking
system
ABS prevents the wheels lock-
ing under braking, thus con-
tributing significantly to road
safety.

583Accessories
Luggage system
OA
Correct loading
Fitting a luggage system
will affect the handling of
your motorcycle. Never ex-
ceed the motorcycle’s permis-
sible gross weight (
b
140).
Comply with the instructions
for loading below. c
• Set spring preload (b
47)
and damping characteristic
(
b
48) to suit total weight.
• Check the tyre pressures (
b
130).
• Make sure that the right and left cases are set to the
same volume.
• Make sure that the weight is uniformly distributed
between right and left. • Pack heavy items at the bot-
tom and toward the inboard
side.
• Max. load in each case
OA
(left and right): 8 kg.
Fitting cases• Turn the lock barrel in the
RELEASE direction.
• Hook the case into its bot-tom mount 2.
• Pull the black release lever upwards.
• Press the case into its top mount 3.
• Press the black release lever downwards.
» The case is locked into
place.
•Lock the case.
• Check that the case is
securely locked.

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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 data8140
Dimensions and weightsDimensions
Max. length (with luggage carrier) 2,228 mm
Maximum width (across mirrors) 856 mm
Maximum height (across mirrors) 1,230 mm
Seat height 820 mm
Seat height (low seat
OE) 790 mm
Wheelbase in normal-load position 1,580 mm
Ground clearance in normal-load position 118 mm
Weights
Unladen weight (ready for road, fuel tank full) 237 kg
Maximum payload 213 kg
Permissible gross weight 450 kg