fuel 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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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
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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Fuse assignment
Fuse box 1
1 Engine electronics ........ 10 A
2 Fuel pump, injection valves,
oxygen sensor,
diagnosis plug,
tank breather valve ........ 10 A
3 Horn, alarm system
OE... 10 A
4 Low beam headlight,
instrument lighting,
number-plate light ......... 7,5 A
5 High (main) beam
headlight ...................... 7,5 A
6 Parking light, tail light ..... 4 A
7 Instrument cluster ........... 4 A 8
Instrument cluster, control
unit fuel warning lamp,
fan relay .......................... 4 A
Fuse box 2
1 Fan relay,
fan left and right ........... 10 A
2 Cruise control ............... 10 A
3 Not used
4 Not used
5 Power socket I ............ 7,5 A
6 Optional accessories
plug ............................... 4 A
7 Heated
handlebar grip
OE ............ 4 A
8 Not used
OEOptional extra
Fuses
12
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Maintenance and care
2
1
Removing the battery
d Warning:
Avoid damage to fuel tank,
wiring and hoses during
removal work.
Before disconnecting the bat-
tery, switch off the ignition.
To avoid short-circuits:
 First disconnect the negative
battery lead (—),
 then the positive battery
lead (+).
L Note:
Disconnecting the battery de-
letes all entries (e.g. faults, set-
tings) stored in the Motronic
control unit's memory.
Loss of settings can temporarily
impair the operating character-
istics when the engine is re-
started.
 Place the motorcycle on its main stand
 Remove the seat
 Remove stowage compartment 1 for toolkit
Battery
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Maintenance and care
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Removing road saltWash the motorcycle down immediately with cold water at
the end of the journey
L Note:
Do not use warm water – this
aggravates the effect of the salt.
 Dry the motorcycle thor-
oughly
 Apply a wax-based corrosion
inhibiting product to chrome-
plated parts
 Coat/polish fairing elements after cleaning and drying with
a recommended wax
Cleaning the windshield Clean off dirt and insects with
a soft sponge and plenty of
water
L Note:
Soften stubborn dirt or insects
by soaking with a wet kitchen
tissue.
e Important:
Do not use cleaning products.
Fuel or chemical solvents at-
tack the windshield material.
Cleaning/care
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Technical Data
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72 kW** 96 kW
Engine, type Water-cooled inline four-cylinder
engine, longitudinal and horizontal
installation, with 4 valves per cylin-
der, bucket-type tappets, two
chain-driven overhead camshafts
and wet sump lubrication.
Displacement 1,171 cc 1,171 cc
Max. nominal power output acc. to 95/1/EC 72 kW 96 kW
at engine speed 7,000 rpm 8,750 rpm
Maximum torque 118 Nm 117 Nm
at engine speed 5,500 rpm 6,750 rpm
Permitted speeds
Maximum engine speed 9,400 rpm 9,400 rpm
Idle speed 900
+50 rpm 900 +50 rpm
Bore/stroke 70.5/75 mm 70.5/75 mm
Compression ratio 11.5 : 1 11.5 : 1
Fuel consumption in accordance with ISO 7118
constant 90 km/h 4.9 l/100 km 4.9 l/100 km
constant 120 km/h 5.8 l/100 km 5.8 l/100 km
Maximum
oil consumption 1.0 l/1,000 km
Engine
** National-market equipment items only,
Depending on legal requirements
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Technical Data
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Engine oil
Brand-name HD oil, API classification SF, SG or SH; CD or CE
suffixes are permissible; alternatively, brand-name HD oil, CCMC
classification G4 or G5; suffix PD2 is permissible.
The viscosity class depends on outside temperatures.
Temperatures above or below the limits quoted for the individ-
ual SAE classifications are permitted for brief periods only.
Special Oils are approved individually by BMW AG and are
available from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
All engine oils supplied by BMW are subject to regular BMW
quality assurance checks.
BMW does not approve the use of any upper-cylinder lubricants
or similar oil additives.
Engine capacities
if filter is renewed 3.50 l
SAE 40
SAE 10 W-X “Special Oils” (X ≥40)
SAE 10 W-30
SAE 20
SAE 30
SAE 20 W-50
SAE 15 W-50 SAE 15 W-40
SAE 10 W-40
–30 –20 –10
0 10
30
°C
0204060°F–20
SAE 5 W-X “Special Oils” (X ≥40)
20
80
Fuel and lubricants
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Technical Data
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Gear oilBrand-name hypoid gear oil,
API class GL 5
Capacity
Gearbox 0.6 l
(to bottom edge of filler opening)
Final drive 0.25 l
(to bottom edge of filler opening)
Viscosity class Castrol EPX 90 or
SAE 90 API
Fuel grade Super (premium) unleaded fuel to
DIN 51 607 standard, minimum
octane number 95 (RON) or 85 (MON)
Fuel tank capacity 21 l
including approx. 4 l reserve
Fuel and lubricants
BMW recommends Castrol
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Bearings and other
lubrication pointsBrand-name anti-friction bearing
grease, usable temperature
range –25 °C …+120 °C,
drip point 190 °C,
high corrosion protection, good
resistance to water and oxidation;
e. g. Shell Retinax EP2
Brake fluid DOT 4
We recommend BMW brake fluids
e Important:
Use only new brake fluid to DOT 4
specification.
Coolant Brand-name long-life antifreeze and
corrosion inhibitor,
mixing ratio 50% : 50%
e Important:
Use only nitrite-free antifreeze and
corrosion inhibitor.
Fuel and lubricants
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E – R
Exhaust system, care products, 58
FFrame, 63
Front mudguardInstalling, 28
Removing, 21
Front wheel
Installing, 25, 27
Removal, 21, 22, 23, 24
Technical Data, 66
Front wheel stand, 23
Fuel Consumption, 61
Grade, 68
Fuel and lubricants, 67, 68, 69
Fuses Assignment, 49
Capacity, 70
GGearboxOil capacity, 68
Oil grades, 68
Technical data, 62
Total spread of gear ratios, 62
General instructions, 15, 16, 18
Genuine BMW parts and accessories, 18
Ground clearance, 71
IIdle speed, 61
Inspection (running-in check), notes, 3 Installing brake caliper
Rear wheel, 33
Instrument cluster, 49
LLaying up, motorcycle, 59
MMaintenance confirmations, 4
Maximum engine speed, 61
Maximum speed, 72
Motorcycle Laying up, 59
Restoring to use, 60
NNominal power, 61
OOdometer change, confirmation, 14
Oil capacity
Engine, 67
Gearbox, 68
PParalever, 64
Plastics, cleaning, 55
Power/weight ratio, 72
RRear wheelInstalling, 31, 32, 33
Removal, 29, 30
Technical Data, 66
Rear wheel drive Technical Data, 62
Index
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