lock 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
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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Tail light/brake light
e Important:
Switch off the ignition before
changing a bulb.
L Note:
Do not touch the glass of new
bulbs with the fingers. Use a
clean, dry cloth to hold the
bulbs when inserting them.
 Place the motorcycle on its
main stand on a firm, flat
surface
 Remove the rear seat  Remove 2 retaining screws 1
 Pull rear light
2 to the rear to
remove
Turn bulb socket 4 counter-
clockwise to disengage and
remove it from the rear light
 Press the bulb 3 into its
socket and turn it counter-
clockwise to release it
 Remove the bulb
 Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure
– Brake/rear light bulb 3:
12 V 21/5 W
3
4
Changing bulbs
22
1
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 Turn bulb socket5 counter-
clockwise to disengage and
remove it from the turn-indi-
cator housing
 Press bulb 4 into its socket
and turn it counter-clockwise
to release
 Remove the bulb
– Front turn-indicator bulbs 4:
12 V 21 W  Installation is the reverse of
the removal procedure
L Note:
When installing the turn-indica-
tor housing, begin by engaging
spring link 3 in the front fairing.
Changing bulbs
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Rear turn indicators
e Important:
Switch off the ignition before
changing a bulb.
L Note:
Do not touch the glass of new
bulbs with the fingers. Use a
clean, dry cloth to hold the
bulbs when inserting them.  Place the motorcycle on its
main stand
 Remove retaining screw 1
 Remove the flashing turn indi- cator glass 3
 Press bulb 2 into its socket
and turn it counter-clockwise
to release.
Remove the bulb
 Installation is the reverse of
the removal procedure
– Rear turn indicator bulbs 2:
12 V 21 W
Changing bulbs
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e Attention:
Before changing a fuse, switch
off the ignition.
Never attempt to repair a blown
fuse – risk of fire!
For this reason, always carry a
number of spare fuses on the
motorcycle.
Use only fuses of the specified
rating and type.
Changing fuses Place motorcycle on main (centre) stand
 Remove the seat  Push the retainers in the direc-
tion indicated by the arrow and
remove the cover of the fuse
box
 Pull the blown fuse out of its
holder
 Insert a new fuse of the cor- rect rating
 Close the fuse box lid
 Close and lock the seat
L Note:
It is advisable to have the elec-
trical system checked by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer, if fuses blow frequently.
Fuses
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Battery maintenance instructions
Motorcycle out of use for a
lengthy period
 The battery has to be charged prior to lay-up periods of
more than one month.
e Attention:
If the battery is not
disconnected, the on-board
electronics (clock, etc.) will
discharge the battery. This can
cause the battery to run flat. If
this happens, warranty claims
will not be accepted.
Disconnect the ground (earth)
lead from the battery prior to a
lay-up. – Batteries that are not in use
must be stored in a cool
place. Do not store a
discharged battery
– If the battery is in storage for an extended period of time,
recharge it at regular intervals
of approx. 4 months. If the
battery is not disconnected
from the motorcycle's
systems, recharge it every 2
months at the latest
– Always fully recharge the bat-
tery before restoring it to use
In case of doubt ask a specialist,
preferably an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer, to prepare
the vehicle for laying up and to
carry out the necessary battery
maintenance and storage
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Washing Make sure the ground is level and firm and lift the motorcy-
cle onto its main stand
 Apply a mild cleaning agent to
the wheels, engine block,
gearbox and swinging arm, in
accordance with the manu-
facturer's instructions
 Dry wet surfaces thoroughly
 For cleaning and care of fair-
ing elements and body pan-
els, only use products from
the BMW Cleaning and Care
Kit
 Do not clean the instrument cluster, switches or windshield
with solvents or cleansers  Remove tar splashes only
with an approved cleansing
agent – rinse the affected area
thoroughly
 Clean dead flies and other insects or similar dirt deposits
off the fixed fork tubes
 Treat painted and chrome- plated surfaces regularly with
the approved care products
d Warning:
After cleaning or before start-
ing a journey, always test the
brakes.
Cleaning/care
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