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

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Troubleshooting chart
Fault: Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start
Possible cause Remedy See
b Page
Wrong ignition key
position Ignition key in ON
positionRider’s Manual
bChapter 1
Kill switch is off Move kill switch to centre positionRider’s Manual
bChapter 3
Side stand extended,
gear selected Select neutral or
retract side stand
and pull clutch leverRider’s Manual
bChapter 3
Gear engaged, clutch
not released Select neutral or pull
clutch lever Rider’s Manual
bChapter 3
No fuel in tank Refuel Rider’s Manual
bChapter 1
Fuel pump not work-
ing Blown fuse 4
b 49
Incorrect operation of
twistgrip Rider’s Manual
bChapter 1
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Maintenance and care
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Troubleshooting chart
Fault: Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start
Possible cause Remedy See
b Page
Blocked air filter
element Renew
Defective spark plug Renew
Spark plug/leads or
caps wet Blow out/dry with
compressed air
Insufficient battery
charge Recharge battery
b 50
L Note:
It is advisable to have other
faults – not described on pages
15 ... 60 – attended to by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.L Note:
More detailed technical infor-
mation is available in the follow-
ing publications:
– BMW Repair Manual
– BMW electrical circuit-dia- grams brochure
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Maintenance and care
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 Place the motorcycle on its main stand on a flat, firm sur-
face
d Warning:
Make sure that the motorcy-
cle is standing firmly and can-
not topple forwards or to
either side.
Removing the front mud-
guard
 Remove 1 screw 2 on left and
right
 Remove 1 screw 3 on left and
right
 Carefully detach front
mudguard 1
Removing the front wheel
2
3
1
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Maintenance and care
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Removing brake calipers
e Important:
When removing, avoid damage
to brake pipes, brake discs,
brake pads and the wheel rim
(apply masking tape if neces-
sary).
Do not scratch the rim when
forcing back the brake pads or
removing the calipers (apply
masking tape if necessary).
Do not damage the ABS sensor
cable, toothed ring or sensor.
 Remove the securing screws 1 for the left and right brake
calipers  Push the brake pads back a
little by lightly rocking the
brake calipers
 Carefully take off the left and right brake calipers 2
e Important:
To prevent damage to the brake
caliper and possible difficulty
when assembling: never apply
the brake lever when the brake
calipers have been removed.
L Note:
Check the brake pads
(
b 34) and have them replaced if
necessary.
Removing the front wheel
21
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Removing the front wheel
d Warning:
Make sure that the motorcy-
cle is standing firmly and can-
not tip forward or to either
side  Remove axle bolt
1
 Slacken off axle clamp bolts 2
on the left and right
 Raise the front wheel with front wheel stand,
BMW special tool
No. 36 3 970, or a suitable
auxiliary stand, and support if
necessary
L Note:
Make sure that the auxiliary
stand is set to the correct width
and height.
Removing the front wheel
1
2
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L Note:
Mark the installed position on
the tyre and ABS toothed ring;
note also the direction of rota-
tion arrow if it is marked on the
tyre.
 Insert a suitable screwdriver through hole 1 in quick-
release axle 2  Remove quick-release axle
2
to the right, turning it slightly
at the same time
 Remove spacers 3 and bear-
ing cap 4
 Roll the front wheel forwards and out
e Important:
When setting down the front
wheel, avoid damage to the
brake discs and ABS toothed
ring.
Keep dirt and moisture away
from the wheel bearings.
Removing the front wheel
3
1
4
2
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Installing the front wheel
Installing the front wheel
e Important:
Avoid damage to brake lines,
discs and pads when installing.
Keep dirt and moisture away
from the wheel bearings.
Do not damage the ABS sensor
cable, toothed ring or sensor.
L Note:
Note the position mark on the
tyre or the ABS toothed ring, or
the direction-of-rotation arrow
on the tyre.
 Roll the front wheel in
between the fork legs
 Clean and insert spacing bushing 2 and bearing cap 3
As viewed in direction of
travel
– left: spacer bushing 2
– right: bearing cap 3
(collar toward the outside)
– Clean quick-release axle 1,
grease it and insert it from
the right, turning it slightly at
the same time (lift the wheel
while inserting the axle)
2
3
1
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 Hand-tighten axle bolt1
 Hand-tighten axle clamp screws 2 at left and right
 Remove front-wheel stand
 Compress the front fork firmly several times
d Warning:
Make sure that the motorcy-
cle is standing firmly and can-
not tip forwards or to either
side  Tighten axle bolt
1 to the
specified tightening torque
 Tighten axle clamp screws 2
at left and right to the speci-
fied tightening torque
e Important:
Always have the tightening tor-
ques checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
X Tightening torque:
Axle bolt ...................... 30 Nm
Axle clamp screws ....... 21 Nm
Installing the front wheel
1
2
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Maintenance and care
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Installing brake calipers Carefully push brake calipers 2 over the brake
discs at left and right
Using 2screws 1 per caliper,
secure the brake calipers on
each side and tighten the
screws to the specified
torque
e Important:
Always have the tightening tor-
ques checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
X Tightening torque:
Brake caliper
securing screws ........... 30 Nm
Installing the front wheel
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Installing the front wheel
Installing the front mud-
guard
 Carefully install front mudguard 1
 Tighten 1 screw 2 on left and
right, and align the rear sec-
tion of the front mudguard so
that it is centred over the
wheel
 Tighten 1 screw 3 on left and
right
OEOptional extra
d Warning:
BMW Integral ABS: once as-
sembly work on the brake cal-
ipers has been completed,
the brake lever has to be op-
erated after the ignition has
been switched on and self-di-
agnosis completed, in order
to ensure full operability.
Motorcycle not equipped with
BMW Integral ABS
OE: when
assembly work has been
completed, pull the brake le-
ver firmly several times to
check that the front brake is
operating correctly.
1
2
3
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