fuel pressure BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R 2007 Rider's Manual (in English)

5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . 77
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
6 Engineering details . . . . . 81
Brake system with BMW Mo-
torrad Integral ABS
OE
........ 82
Electronic engine manage-
ment with BMW Motorrad
ASC
OE
....................... 84
Tyre pressure monitoring
RDC
OE
....................... 86
7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . 90
Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
CaseOA
...................... 92
8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . 98
Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Brake system, general . . . . . . 101
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . 115
Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . 116
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
9 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . 132
Cleaning easily damaged
components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Protective wax coating . . . . . 134
Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . 134
Restoring motorcycle to
use......................... 134
10 Technical data . . . . . . . 135
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . 136
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . 137
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Riding specifications . . . . . . . 149
11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
BMW Motorrad service . . . . . 152
BMW Motorrad service
quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
BMW Motorrad Service
Card: on-the-spot break-
down assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Warnings, overviewMeaning
Lights up yellow
EWS !
appears on
the display. Electronic immobiliser active ( 26)
Lights up yellow
FUEL !
appears
on the display. Fuel down to reserve ( 26)
Lights up red Temperature read- ing flashesCoolant temperature too high ( 26)
Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- playEngine in emergency-operation mode
( 26)
Flashes red Appears on the dis- playInsufficient engine oil pressure ( 27)
Lights up red Appears on the dis- playInsufficient battery charge current
( 27)
Lights up yellow
LAMPR !
appears
on the display. Rear light bulb defective ( 28)
LAMPF !
appears
on the display. Front light bulb defective ( 28)
Lights up yellow
LAMPS !
appears
on the display. Bulbs defective ( 28)
325zStatus indicators

If you prefer, you can use but-
ton2for this purpose.
The display starts with the cur-
rent value and each time the but-
ton is pressed it moves one step
through the following sequence: Total distance covered
Tripmeter 1 (
Trip I
)
Tripmeter 2 (
Trip II
)
Residual range (once fuel level
is down to reserve)
with OE On-board computer
or with OE Tyre-pressure
monitoring (RDC):
Press button 1.
In this case, the button
on the handlebar fitting
is for operating the on-board
computer or calling up the RDC
readings.
Resetting tripmeterSwitch on the ignition.
Select the desired tripmeter.
Press and hold down button 1.
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If you prefer, you can use but-
ton2for this purpose.
The tripmeter is reset to zero. with OE On-board computer
or with OE Tyre-pressure
monitoring (RDC):
Press and hold down button 2.
In this case, the button
on the handlebar fitting
is for operating the on-board
computer or calling up the RDC
readings.
Residual rangeResidual-range reading appears
accompanied by the wordRANGE
and indicates how
far you can ride with the fuel
remaining in the tank. This
reading is not displayed until fuel
level has dropped to reserve.
This distance is calculated on the
basis of fuel level and average
consumption.
When you refuel, the increase in
fuel level is not registered unless
several litres are added to the
fuel already in the tank.
When refuelling after running on
reserve, make sure that you top
449zOperation

up the tank to a level above re-
serve, as otherwise the sensor
will not be able to register the
new level. If the sensor cannot
register the new level neither
the fuel-level reading nor the
residual-range readout can be
updated.The calculated range is an
approximate value. Con-
sequently, BMW Motorrad re-
commends that you should not
try to use the full residual range
before refuelling.On-board computer
OE
Selecting readingsSwitch on the ignition. Press button
1.
The display starts with the cur-
rent value and each time the but-
ton is pressed it moves one step
through the following sequence: Ambient temperature Average speed
Average consumption
Range
Oil level
Tyre pressures (OE)
Ambient temperatureWhen the motorcycle is at a
standstill the heat of the engine
can falsify ambient-temperature
reading
1. If the effect of the en-
gine's heat becomes excessive,--
temporarily appears on the
display.
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Oil levelOil-level indicator1gives you
an indication of the engine oil
level. You can call up this read-
ing only when the motorcycle is
at a standstill.
The preconditions for the oil level
check are as follows:
Engine at operating temperat-
ure.
Engine idling for at least 10
seconds.
Side stand retracted.
Make sure the motorcycle is
upright. The readings mean:
OK
: Oil level is correct.
CHECK
: Check the oil level the
next time you stop for fuel.
---
: Oil level cannot be meas-
ured (conditions as stated above
not satisfied).
If you call up another read-
ing on the on-board com-
puter, this symbol remains visible
until the sensor again registers a
correct oil level.
The most recently measured
level is displayed for 5 seconds
when you next switch on the ig-
nition.
The oil sensor might be
defective if the "Check oil
level" message reappears even
though the oil level shown by the
oil tank's level indicator is correct.
In this case, consult your author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Tyre pressure
monitoring RDC
OE
Viewing tyre-pressure
readingsSwitch on the ignition.
Repeatedly press button 1until
the tyre pressures appear on
the display.
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ChecklistUse the following checklist to
check important functions, set-
tings and wear limits before 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 refuelling
stop)
Brake-pad wear (every third
refuelling stop)
StartingSide standYou cannot start the motorcycle
with the side stand extended 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 en-
gaged. Do not pull the clutch un-
til 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.
Starting engine.Kill switch in run position A.
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 73)
with OE BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS: Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 73)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 74)
572zRiding

Care productsBMW Motorrad recommends
that you use the cleaning and
care products you can obtain
from your authorised BMW Mo-
torrad dealer. The substances in
BMW Care Products have been
tested in laboratories and in prac-
tice; they provide optimised care
and protection for the materials
used in your vehicle.The use of unsuitable
cleaning and care products
can damage vehicle components.
Do not use solvents such as cel-
lulose thinners, cold cleaners,
fuel or the like, and do not use
cleaning products that contain
alcohol.Washing motorcycleBMW Motorrad recommends
that you use BMW insect re-
mover to soften and wash off
insects and stubborn dirt on painted parts prior to washing
the motorcycle.
To prevent stains, do not wash
the motorcycle immediately after
it has been exposed to strong
sunlight and do not wash it in the
sun.
Make sure that the motorcycle
is washed frequently, especially
during the winter months.
To remove road salt, clean the
motorcycle with cold water im-
mediately after every trip.
After the motorcycle has
been washed, ridden
through water or ridden in
the rain, the brake discs and
pads might be wet and the
brakes might not take effect
immediately.
Apply the brakes in good time
until the brakes have dried out.
Warm water intensifies the
effect of salt. Use only cold water to wash off
road salt.
The high pressure of steam
cleaners can damage seals,
the hydraulic brake system, the
electrical system, and the seat.
Do not use a steam jet or high-
pressure cleaning equipment.
Cleaning easily
damaged componentsPlasticsClean plastic parts with water
and BMW plastic care emulsion.
This includes in particular:
Windscreen and slipstream de-
flectors
Headlight lens made of plastic
Glass cover of the instrument
cluster
Black, unpainted parts
If plastic parts are cleaned
using unsuitable cleaning
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agents, the surfaces can be dam-
aged.
Do not use cleaning agents that
contain alcohol, solvents or ab-
rasives to clean plastic parts.
Even fly-remover pads or clean-
ing pads with hard surfaces can
produce scratches.Soften stubborn dirt and
insects by covering the af-
fected areas with a wet cloth.WindscreenClean off dirt and insects with a
soft sponge and plenty of water.
Fuel and chemical solvents
attack the material of the
windscreen; the windscreen be-
comes opaque or dull.
Do not use cleaning agents.
ChromeUse plenty of water and BMW
shampoo to clean chrome, par-
ticularly if it has been exposed to
road salt. Use chrome polish for
additional treatment.RadiatorClean the radiator regularly to
prevent overheating of the en-
gine due to inadequate cooling.
For example, use a garden hose
with low water pressure.
Cooling fins can be bent
easily.
Take care not to bend the fins
when cleaning the radiator.RubberTreat rubber components with
water or BMW rubber-care
products.
Using silicone sprays for
the care of rubber seals can
cause damage. Do not use silicone sprays or
other care products that contain
silicon.
Paint careWashing the motorcycle regularly
will help counteract the long-term
effects of substances that dam-
age the paint, especially if your
motorcycle is ridden in areas
with high air pollution or natural
sources of dirt, for example tree
resin or pollen.
Remove particularly aggressive
substances immediately, how-
ever, as otherwise the paint can
be affected or become discol-
oured. Substances of this nature
include spilt fuel, oil, grease,
brake fluid and bird droppings.
We recommend BMW vehicle
polish or BMW paint cleaner for
this purpose.
Marks on the paintwork are par-
ticularly easy to see after the
motorcycle has been washed.
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D
DampingAdjusting, 11, 61
E
Electrics Technical data, 146
Emergency off switch (kill switch), 17, 57
Engine Technical data, 139
Warning for engine
electronics, 26
Engine oil Checking level, 13, 99
Draining, 101
Topping up, 15, 100
Warning for engine oil level, 31
Warning for engine oil
pressure, 27
Equipment, 7
ESA, 16, 62
EWS, 45 Warning, 26 F
Frame
Technical data, 147
Front-wheel stand, 115
Fuel Quantity reading, 22
Refuelling, 13, 79
Technical data, 140
Warning for fuel down to
reserve, 26
Fuses, 146
G
Gear indicator, 22
Grip heating, 17, 57
H
Handlebar fittings General view, left side, 16
General view, right side, 17
Hazard warning flashers, 16, 17 Switching off, 56
Switching on, 56 Headlight
Adjustment for driving on left/
driving on right, 65
Beam throw, 66
High-beam headlight, 19
Low-beam headlight, 19
Side light, 19
Helmet holder, 15, 67
High-beam headlight, 16
Horn, 16
I
Ignition Switching off, 44
Switching on, 44
Immobiliser, 45 Warning, 26
Instrument cluster Overview, 18
Sensor for instrument-cluster
lighting, 18
J
Jump starting, 125
12162zIndex