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

have suffered irreparable
damage.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Rear light bulb defective General warning light
lights up yellow.
The
LAMPR!
warning ap-
pears on the display.
A defective bulb places
your safety at risk be-
cause it is easier for other
users to oversee you and
your motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always
carry a complete set of spare
bulbs if possible. Rear light or brake light bulb
defective.
Replacing brake light and
rear light bulb ( 111)
Front light bulb defective
The
LAMPF!
warning ap-
pears on the display.
A defective bulb places
your safety at risk be-
cause it is easier for other
users to oversee you and
your motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always
carry a complete set of spare
bulbs if possible.
Low-beam headlight, high-
beam headlight, side-light or
turn-indicator bulb defective.
Replacing low-beam and
high-beam headlight bulb
( 107)
Replacing parking-light bulb
( 109) Replacing turn indicator
bulbs, front and rear
( 113)
Bulbs defective General warning light
lights up yellow.
The
LAMPS!
warning ap-
pears on the display.
A defective bulb places
your safety at risk be-
cause it is easier for other
users to oversee you and
your motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always
carry a complete set of spare
bulbs if possible.
A combination of the bulb de-
fects described above has
occurred.
See the fault descriptions
above.
329zStatus indicators

Press the lever down to the
ground.BulbsGeneral instructionsThe 'bulb defect' symbol ap-
pears in the display if a bulb
is defective. If the brake or
rear light fails, the symbol is
accompanied by the general
warning light, which lights up
yellow. If the rear light fails
the second filament of the
brake light shines at reduced
brightness to double as a rear
light. Even though you havethis substitute rear light, the
indicators in the display tell
you that a bulb defect has oc-
curred.
A defective bulb places
your safety at risk be-
cause it is easier for other
users to oversee you and
your motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always
carry a complete set of spare
bulbs if possible.
The bulb is pressurised
and can cause injury if
damaged.
Wear protective goggles
and gloves when changing
bulbs.
The types of bulb fitted
to your motorcycle are
listed in the section entitled
"Technical data". Do not touch the glass
of new bulbs with your
fingers. Use a clean, dry cloth
to hold the bulbs when hand-
ling them. Dirt deposits, in
particular oil and grease, in-
terfere with heat radiation
from the bulb. This leads to
overheating and shortens the
bulb's operating life.
Replacing low-beam and
high-beam headlight
bulb
If it is not standing firmly,
the motorcycle could
topple in the course of the
operations described below.
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and
firmly supported.
Turn the handlebars
to the left to facilitate
access.
7107zMaintenance

Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.
Remove cover1(high-beam
headlight) or cover 2(low-
beam headlight) by turning
cover counter-clockwise. Disconnect plug
3.
Disengage spring clip 4
from the latches and swing
it up. The spring clip might
face in a direction oth-
er than that shown here, de-
pending on the light.
Remove bulb 5.
Replace the defective bulb.
High-beam headlight
bulb
H7/12V/55W Low-beam headlight
bulb
H7/12V/55W
7108zMaintenance

Install bulb5. When
installing, make sure that
tab 6is pointing up.
Engage spring retainer 4in
the catches. Connect plug
3.
Install cover 1(high-beam
headlight) or cover 2(low-
beam headlight) by turning
cover clockwise.
Replacing parking-light
bulb
If it is not standing firmly,
the motorcycle could
topple in the course of the
operations described below.
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and
firmly supported.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.
7109zMaintenance

Remove securing screws1
from both sides of the bulb
housing.
Pull the bulb housing for-
ward to remove it and tilt it
slightly down. Remove bulb holder
2from
the headlight housing by
turning it counter-clockwise.
Remove bulb 3from the
bulb holder.
Replace the defective bulb.
Parking-light bulb
W5W/12V/5W Insert bulb
3into the bulb
socket.
Turn the bulb socket clock-
wise to install it in the head-
light housing.
7110zMaintenance

The headlight cable
could catch in the
steering if it is not routed
correctly.
Use the appropriate retaining
clips to secure electric wires
at the back of the headlight.
Push the bulb housing into
mounts 4on the frame. Install securing screws
1at
both sides of the bulb hous-
ing.
Replacing brake light
and rear light bulb
If it is not standing firmly,
the motorcycle could
topple in the course of the
operations described below.
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and
firmly supported.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand. Removing the seat ( 54)
Switch off the ignition.
Remove screw
1.
Pull the bulb housing to the
rear until it is clear of hold-
ers 2.
7111zMaintenance

Technical data
Spark plug manufacturer and designation NGK KR9CI
Spark plug electrode gap0.8 mm, When new
Spark plug electrode gap (Wear limit) No wear limit; spark-plug replacement as per
maintenance schedule
Lighting
High-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Low-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Parking-light bulb W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Bulb of tail light/brake light P21W / 12 V / 21 W
Front flashing turn indicator bulbs R10W / 12 V / 10 W
with OE White turn indicators: RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
Rear flashing turn indicator bulbs R10W / 12 V / 10 W
with OE White turn indicators: RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
9138zTechnical data

A
Abbreviations and symbols, 6
Anti-theft alarm, 18
B
BatteryBattery compartment, 13
Charging battery when
connected, 116
Charging battery when
disconnected, 117
Installation, 118, 119
Removal, 117, 118
Technical data, 137
Warning, battery charge
current, 28
Brake fluid Checking level, front, 91
Checking level, rear, 93
Brake lever Adjusting the handbrake
lever, 51
Brake pads Checking front, 90
Checking rear, 91 Brakes
Fluid reservoir, 13
Fluid reservoir, rear, 13
Front fluid reservoir, 13
Technical data, 136
Bulbs General instructions, 107
Replacing brake-light
bulb, 111
Replacing front turn
indicator bulbs, 113
Replacing high-beam
headlight bulb, 107
Replacing low-beam
headlight bulb, 107
Replacing parking-light
bulb, 109
Replacing rear light
bulb, 111
Replacing rear turn indicator
bulbs, 113
Technical data, 138
Warning, bulb failure, 29 C
Case
Adapting, 84
Adjusting, 82
Closing, 82
Installing, 84
Opening, 82
Removing, 83
Checklist, 66
Clock, 22 Adjusting, 44
Clutch Adjusting the clutch
lever, 51
Checking operation, 94
Fluid reservoir, 11
Technical data, 133
Confirmation of maintenance work, 145
D
Dimensions Technical data, 139
11152zIndex