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

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BMW Service
1
Maintenance work is divided up
into Service, Inspection and
Annual Service.
BMW Inspection 1,000 km
BMW Running-in Check after
the first 1,000 km.
BMW Service
After the first 10,000 km
and every further 20,000 km
(30 ,000 kms …, 50,000 km …,
70, 000 km …)
BMW Inspection
After the first 20,000 km
and every further 20,000 km
(40 ,000 km…, 60,000 km …,
80,000 km …)
BMW Annual Service
Certain items of maintenance
work depend on elapsed time
as well as the distance the
motorcycle has covered. They
should therefore be carried out
at least once a year (e.g. chang-
ing the brake fluid).
If these items cannot be carried
out during a Service or an
Inspection, an Annual Service
must be performed.
L Note:
Every BMW Motorrad dealer
has a fixed scale of charges
based on work times and care-
fully calculated hourly rates.
Fuel, lubricants and similar sub-
stances, filters, gaskets etc. are
charged separately.
Maintenance scheduleIf you like, you can view the cur-
rent maintenance schedule for
your motorcycle on the Internet
and download the file from
www.bmw-motorrad.com/
maintenance.
Maintenance work
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BMW Service
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Confirmation of maintenance work
BMW Annual ServiceCarried out in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Brake fluid changed:Wheel circuit/brake system -
every year
yes no
Control circuit - every 2 years
yes no
Clutch fluid changed:Every 2 years
yes no
Coolant changed:Every 2 years
yes no
Date, stamp, signature
BMW Annual ServiceCarried out in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Brake fluid changed:Wheel circuit/brake system -
every year
yes no
Control circuit - every 2 years
yes no
Clutch fluid changed:Every 2 years
yes no
Coolant replaced:Every 2 years
yes no
Date, stamp, signature
BMW Annual ServiceCarried out in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Brake fluid changed:Wheel circuit/brake system -
every year
yes no
Control circuit - every 2 years
yes no
Clutch fluid changed:Every 2 years
yes no
Coolant changed:Every 2 years
yes no
Date, stamp, signature
BMW Annual ServiceCarried out in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Brake fluid changed:Wheel circuit/brake system -
every year
yes no
Control circuit - every 2 years
yes no
Clutch fluid changed:Every 2 years
yes no
Coolant changed:Every 2 years
yes no
Date, stamp, signature
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BMW Service
1
Confirmation of maintenance work
BMW Annual ServiceCarried out in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Brake fluid changed:Wheel circuit/brake system -
every year
yes no
Control circuit - every 2 years
yes no
Clutch fluid changed:Every 2 years
yes no
Coolant changed:Every 2 years
yes no
Date, stamp, signature
BMW Annual ServiceCarried out in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Brake fluid changed:Wheel circuit/brake system -
every year
yes no
Control circuit - every 2 years
yes no
Clutch fluid changed:Every 2 years
yes no
Coolant changed:Every 2 years
yes no
Date, stamp, signature
BMW Annual ServiceCarried out in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Brake fluid changed:Wheel circuit/brake system -
every year
yes no
Control circuit - every 2 years
yes no
Clutch fluid changed:Every 2 years
yes no
Coolant changed:Every 2 years
yes no
Date, stamp, signature
BMW Annual ServiceCarried out in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
Brake fluid changed:Wheel circuit/brake system -
every year
yes no
Control circuit - every 2 years
yes no
Clutch fluid changed:Every 2 years
yes no
Coolant changed:Every 2 years
yes no
Date, stamp, signature
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Maintenance and care
2
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
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Maintenance and care
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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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Maintenance and care
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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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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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Maintenance and care
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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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Maintenance and care
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e Important:
Avoid damage to brake lines,
brake disc, brake pads and
wheel when removing.
Do not damage the ABS sensor
cable, toothed ring or sensor.
Do not scratch the wheel when
forcing back the brake pads or
removing the caliper (apply
masking tape if necessary).
To prevent damage to the brake
caliper and possible difficulty
when assembling: never oper-
ate the brake lever when the
brake calipers have been re-
moved.  Place the motorcycle on its
main stand on a flat, firm
surface
(Rider's Manual
b chapter 3).
 Apply a load at the front wheel so that the motorcycle cannot
tip toward the rear
 Select first gear
 Push the splash guard up (
b 36)
 Remove fitted bolt 2 and
screw 3 for brake caliper 1
Removing the rear wheel
1
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Maintenance and care
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Removing the rear wheel
 Force back the brake pads by tilting the caliper carefully
 Carefully place brake caliper on the brake disc
 Remove the four wheel studs 1 with taper rings 2
 Remove central screw 5 with
taper ring 4
 Pull the rear wheel off the
centering spigot and set it
down
 Carefully remove the brake caliper and set it on the
swinging arm
L Note:
Check the brake pads
(
b 3 5 ) a n d h a v e t h e m r e p l a c e d
if necessary.
 Remove spacing washer 3
from the wheel centering
spigot
 Tilt the rear wheel and lower it to the ground
e Important:
Protect the wheel hub contact
face against dust and dirt.
1
5
2
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