ECU BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R 2006 Rider's Manual (in English)

Lock the handlebars
If the motorcycle is on
the side stand, the sur-
face of the ground will de-
termine whether it is better
to turn the handlebars to the
left or right. However, the mo-
torcycle is more stable on a
level surface with the handle-
bars turned to the left than
with the handlebars turned to
the right.
On level ground, always turn
the handlebars to the left to
set the steering lock. Turn the handlebars to the
full left or right lock position.
Turn the key to position
3,
while moving the handlebars
slightly.
Ignition, lights and all func-
tion circuits switched off.
Handlebars locked.
Key can be removed.
Electronic immobiliser
(EWS)Protection against theftThe electronic immobiliser
helps protect your BMW mo-
torcycle from theft, and this
enhanced security is at your
disposal without any need for
you to set parameters or ac-
tivate additional systems. The
engine of a motorcycle fitted
with this electronic immobil-
iser can be started only with
the keys that belong to the
vehicle. You can also have your authorised BMW Mo-
torrad dealer bar individual
keys, for example if a partic-
ular key goes missing. The
engine cannot be started with
a key that has been barred.
In-key electronicsAn electronic component is
integrated into each of your
keys. The motorcycle's elec-
tronics exchange certain con-
tinuously changing signals
with the electronics in the
key; these signals are spe-
cific to your motorcycle and
they are transmitted via the
ring aerial in the ignition lock.
The ignition is not enabled for
starting until the key has been
recognised as "authorised" for
your motorcycle.
A spare key attached
to the same ring as the
ignition key used to start the
engine could "irritate" the
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electronics, in which case the
enabling signal for starting is
not issued. The
EWS
warning
appears in the multifunction
display.
Always keep the spare key
separately from the ignition
key.
Replacement and extra
keysYou can obtain replacement/
extra keys only through an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. The keys are part of
an integrated security sys-
tem, so the dealer is under
an obligation to check the le-
gitimacy of all applications
for replacement/extra keys.
If you want to have a lost key
barred, you have to bring with
you all the other keys that
belong to the motorcycle. A
key that has been barred can subsequently be cleared and
reactivated for use.
Hazard warning
flashersSwitch on the hazard
warning flashersSwitch on the ignition.
Simultaneously press but-
ton
1for left turn indicators
and button 2for right turn
indicators. The hazard warning
flashers place a strain
on the battery. Do not use
the hazard warning flashers
for longer than absolutely
necessary.
If you press a turn-in-
dicator button with the
ignition switched on, the turn-
indicator function is activated
instead of the hazard warning
flashers, and remains active
until you release the button.
The hazard warning flashers
recommence flashing as soon
as the button is released.
Hazard warning flashers in
operation.
Left/right turn indicator tell-
tale lights flash.
Switch off the ignition.
The hazard warning flashers
continue to operate.
Left/right turn indicator tell-
tale lights off.
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Push down firmly on the
seat, applying pressure to
the point above the latch.
The seat engages with an
audible click.
Helmet holderHelmet holder
underneath seatHelmet holder1is underneath
the seat.
A motorcycle helmet with chin
strap can be attached to the
helmet holder. If cases are
fitted or if the chin strap is
too short, a steel cable can
be used to secure the motor-
cycle helmet.
Using helmet holderMake sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Removing the seat ( 54)
The helmet catch can
scratch the panelling.
Make sure the lock is out of
the way when you hook the
helmet into position.
On the right-hand side
of the motorcycle, the
helmet could be damaged by
heat from the end silencer.
Attach the helmet on the left-
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ponents are not designed to
withstand. Damage caused in
this way is not covered by the
warranty.
Do not tamper with the
control unit of the electronic
engine-management
system.ChecklistUse the following checklist
to check important functions,
settings and wear limits be-
fore you ride off.Brakes
Brake-fluid levels, front and
rear
Clutch
Clutch fluid level
Shock absorber setting and
spring preload
Tyre-tread depth and tyre
pressures Cases correctly installed
and luggage secured
At regular intervals: Engine oil level (every refuel-
ling stop)
Brake-pad wear (every third
refuelling stop)
StartingSide standYou cannot start the motor-
cycle with the side stand ex-
tended and a gear engaged.
The engine will switch itself off
if you start it with the gearbox
in neutral and then engage a
gear before retracting the side
stand.GearboxYou can start the engine
when the gearbox is in neutral
or if you pull the clutch with
a gear engaged. Do not pull
the clutch until after you have switched on the ignition, as
otherwise the engine will
refuse to start. When the
gearbox is in neutral, the
green neutral telltale light is
on and the gear indicator
in the multifunction display
shows N.
Start the engineKill switch
1in run posi-
tion A.
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is
performed. ( 67)
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Opening casesTurn the lock barrel in the
OPENdirection.
Pull the grey release lever
(OPEN) up.
Lock straps 1open. Pull the grey release lever
(OPEN) up again.
Pull case lid
2out of the re-
tainer.
Close the casePress catches 1of the case
lid into retainers 2.
The catches engage with an
audible click.
Press catches 3on the lock
straps into retainers 2.
The catches engage with an
audible click.
Check that the catches are
locked securely into place.
Adjust the case volumeClose the case lid.
Turn the lock strap
buckles 1of the lock straps
out.
Pull the lock straps up and
out.
This expands the case to
maximum volume.
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Install the caseTurn the lock barrel in the
RELEASE direction.
Hook the case into bottom
holder2. Pull the black release lever
(RELEASE) up.
Press the case into top
holder
3.
Push the black release lever
(RELEASE) down.
The case is locked into
place.
Lock the case.
Check that it is correctly en-
gaged.
Secure attachmentIf a case wobbles or is difficult
to fit, it has to be adapted to
the gap between the upper
and lower mounting. The bot- tom bracket on the case can
be moved up or down for this
purpose.
Adapt the caseOpen the case.
Remove screws
1.
Adjust the height of the
holder.
Tighten screws 1.
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Once the calipers have
been removed, there is
a risk of the brake pads be-
ing pressed together to the
extent that they cannot be
slipped back over the brake
disc on reassembly.
Do not operate the handbrake
lever when the brake calipers
have been removed.
Remove securing screws 3
of the brake calipers on left
and right. Force the brake pads
slightly apart by rocking
brake calipers
4back
and forth Aagainst brake
discs 5.
Mask off the parts of the
wheel rim that could be
scratched in the process of
removing the brake calipers.
Carefully pull the brake cal-
ipers back and out until
clear of the brake discs.
with OE BMW Motorrad
Integral ABS: When removing the left
brake caliper, take care not to damage the ABS sensor
cable.
Raise the front of the mo-
torcycle until the front wheel
can rotate freely. BMW Mo-
torrad recommends the
BMW Motorrad front wheel
stand for lifting the motor-
cycle.
Fitting the front wheel stand
( 104)
Remove right-hand axle
clamping screw
6.
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with OE BMW Motorrad
Integral ABS:The left axle clamping
screw locates the
threaded bush in the front
suspension. If the threaded
bush is not correctly aligned
the gap between the ABS
sensor ring and the ABS
sensor will not be correct and
this can cause the ABS to
malfunction or allow the ABS
sensor to be damaged.
In order to ensure that the
threaded bush remains cor-
rectly aligned, do not slacken
or remove the left axle camp-
ing screw.
Remove right-hand axle
clamping screw 6.
Remove quick-release
axle 7, holding the wheel as
you do so. Lower the front wheel to the
ground between the front
forks.
Roll the front wheel forward
to remove.
with OE BMW Motorrad
Integral ABS:
Take care not to damage
the ABS sensor when
rolling out the front wheel.
Note the ABS sensor when
rolling out the front wheel.
Roll the front wheel forward
to remove.
Installing front wheel
ABS malfunctions on ac-
count of incorrect speed
signal.
Segmentation differs between
individual types of sensor
ring; it is very important to en-
sure that the correct sensor
ring is installed. Install only
the sensor ring that matches the motorcycle's construction
status.
Threaded fasteners not
tightened to the spe-
cified torque can work loose
or their threads can suffer
damage.
Always have the security of
the fasteners checked by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW Mo-
torrad dealer.
The front wheel must be
installed right way round
to rotate in the correct direc-
tion.
Note the direction-of-rotation
arrows on the tyre or the
wheel rim.
Roll the front wheel into
position between the front
forks.
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ABS sensor cable is clipped
into holders8.
Install securing screws 3.
Front brake caliper to
wheel carrier
30 Nm
Remove the adhesive tape
from the wheel rim. Position covers
2on left and
right.
Install screws 1on left and
right.
Firmly pull the handbrake
lever until the pressure point
is perceptible, and repeat
this operation several times.
Removing rear wheelPlace the motorcycle on an
auxiliary stand; BMW Motor-
rad recommends the BMW
Motorrad rear-wheel stand.
Fit the rear-wheel stand
( 106) with OA Centre stand:
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place
the motorcycle on its centre
stand.
Remove screw 1from silen-
cer cover 2.
Pull the cover to the rear to
remove.
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Installing rear wheel
Threaded fasteners not
tightened to the spe-
cified torque can work loose
or their threads can suffer
damage.
Always have the security of
the fasteners checked by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW Mo-
torrad dealer.
If you are using the BMW
Motorrad rear-wheel stand:
remove the retaining disc.
Roll the rear wheel into po-
sition at the rear-wheel ad-
apter.
Seat the rear wheel on the
rear-wheel adapter.
If you are using the BMW
Motorrad rear-wheel stand:
reinstall the retaining disc. Install wheel studs
5and
tighten to the specified
torque in diagonally
opposite sequence.
Rear wheel to wheel
flange
Tightening sequence:
Tighten in diagonally op-
posite sequence
60 Nm
Turn the end silencer to its
initial position. Install screw
4for the
bracket of the end silencer
in the rear footrest, but do
not tighten it at this point.
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