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

BMW MotorradRider’s Manual
K 1200 S

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i1Introduction
Welcome to BMWWe congratulate you on
choosing a BMW motorcycle
and welcome you to the com-
munity of BMW riders.
Familiarise yourself with your
new motorcycle so that you
can ride it safely and confi-
dently in all traffic situations.
Please read this Rider’s Man-
ual carefully before starting to
use your new BMW motorcy-
cle. It contains important infor-
mation on how to operate the
controls and how to make the
best possible use of all your
BMW’s technical features.
In addition, it contains infor-
mation on maintenance and
care to help you maintain your
motorcycle’s reliability and
safety, as well as its value.If you have any questions con-
cerning your motorcycle, your
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer will gladly provide
advice and assistance.
We hope you enjoy reading
this Rider’s Manual and wish
you many a pleasant,
safe journey on your
BMW motorcycle.
Best wishes,
BMW Motorrad

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Table of contentsUse the index (
b 149) to find a
certain topic quickly.
Welcome to BMW ........... 1
General information ......... 4
Overview .......................... 7
General view, left side ..... 9
General view,
right side ....................... 11
Left handlebar
controls ......................... 12
Right handlebar
controls ......................... 13
Instrument cluster ......... 14
Headlights ..................... 15
Status indicators ........... 17
Multifunction display....... 18
Warning and telltale
lights .............................. 18
Warning indicators ......... 19
ABS warning
indicators ...................... 25Operation ....................... 29
Ignition switch and
steering lock .................. 30
Electronic immobiliser ... 31
Hazard warning
flashers.......................... 32
Tripmaster ..................... 33
Kill switch ...................... 34
Grip heating
OE
............... 35
Clock ............................. 35
Handlebar levers ........... 36
Lights ............................ 37
Turn indicators .............. 39
Seat............................... 40
Helmet holder ................ 41
Luggage loops .............. 42
Mirrors .......................... 43
Spring preload .............. 43
Shock absorbers ........... 44
ESA
OE
........................... 45
Wheels .......................... 47
Riding ............................. 49
Safety instructions ......... 50
Safety check.................. 52Making your first trip ...... 52
Before you start ............. 53
Starting .......................... 56
Riding ............................ 58
Running in ..................... 58
Shifting gear .................. 59
Placing the motorcycle
on its side stand ............ 61
Taking the motorcycle
off the side stand ........... 63
Placing the motorcycle
on the centre stand
OA
.... 65
Pushing the motorcycle
off the centre stand
OA
.... 67
Fuel................................ 67
Brake system ................. 68
Accessories ................... 73
General instructions ....... 74
Power socket ................. 74
Luggage system ............ 77
Breakdown assistance
kit for tubeless tyres ...... 82

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Maintenance .................. 83
Toolkit ........................... 85
Engine oil ...................... 86
Coolant ......................... 88
Brakes ........................... 89
Clutch ........................... 93
Wheels .......................... 94
Front-wheel stand ....... 103
Rear wheel stand ........ 104
Bulbs ........................... 105
Jump starting .............. 111
Battery ........................ 112
Splash guard ............... 116
Care .............................. 117
Cleaning and care ..... 118
Laying up .................... 120
Restoring to use .......... 121
Technical data ............. 123
Bolt connections ......... 124
Tyre pressures .......... 126
Engine ......................... 127
Power transmission ..... 128
Frame and
suspension .................. 129Wheels and tyres ......... 131
Fuel and lubricants ...... 132
Electrical system.......... 135
Dimensions and
weights ........................ 137
Riding specifications ... 138
Service .......................... 139
BMW Motorrad
service ........................ 140
Confirmation of
maintenance work ...... 143
Confirmation of
service ........................ 147
Index ........................... 149

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General informationAbout this Rider’s ManualWe have tried to make all the
information in this Rider’s
Manual easy to find. The
quickest access to a particular
topic or item is by consulting
the detailed index (
b 149).
The first chapter of this Rider’s
Manual will provide you with an
initial overview of your motor-
cycle. When the time comes to
s ell you r BMW , please rem em -
ber to hand over this Rider’s
Manual; it is an important part
of your motorcycle.
Symbols and
abbreviations
Indicates warnings that
you must comply with for
reasons of safety, the safety of
others and to protect your
motorcycle against damage.
Special information on
operating and inspecting
your motorcycle as well as
maintenance and adjustment
procedures.
c Indicates the end of an
item of information.
• Instruction.
» Result of an activity.(
b 4) Reference to a page
with more detailed
information.
OE Optional extras you have
chosen are taken into
account during produc-
tion of your motorcycle.
OA Optional accessories
can be purchased and
retrofitted at your author-
ised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
EWS Electronic immobiliser.

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ESA Electronic Suspension
Adjustment.
DWA Anti-theft alarm system.
ABS Anti-lock braking system.Custom equipmentWhen you ordered your BMW
motorcycle, you chose various
items of custom equipment.
This Rider’s Manual describes
optional extras (OE) offered by
BMW and selected optional
accessories (OA). This
explains why the manual may
also contain descriptions of
equipment which you have not
ordered. Country-specific
deviations from the motorcycle
illustrated are also possible.If your BMW contains equip-
ment which is not described in
this Rider’s Manual, this will be
described in separate operat-
ing instructions.
Technical dataAll dimensions, weights and
power ratings stated in the
Rider’s Manual are quoted to
the standards and comply with
the tolerance requirements of
the Deutsche Institut für
Normung e. V. (DIN). Versions
for individual countries may
differ.
CurrencyThe high safety and quality
standards of BMW motorcy-
cles are maintained by con-
stant development work on
designs, equipment and
accessories. Because of this,
your motorcycle may differ
from the information supplied
in the Rider's Manual. Nor can
errors and omissions be
entirely ruled out. We hope
you will appreciate that no
claims can be entertained on
the basis of the data, illustra-
tions or descriptions in this
manual.

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BMW Service Advanced technology requires
specially adapted methods of
maintenance and repair.
Incorrectly executed
maintenance and repair
work could result in subse-
quent damage and the safety
risks associated with this.
BMW recommends that all
appropriate work on your
motorcycle be carried out by
an authorised BMW motorcy-
cle dealer or by a workshop
which operates with appropri-
ately trained personnel in
accordance with
BMW specifications.c
Your authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer can provide infor-
mation on the Service,
Inspection and Annual Inspec-
tion needed, or you can obtain the information from the Inter-
net by visiting "www.bmw-
motorrad.com/maintenance".
Have all maintenance and
repair work carried out con-
firmed in the chapter "Service"
(
b 140) in this manual.
Your authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer is supplied with all
the latest technical information
and therefore possesses the
necessary technical know-
how.
We therefore recommend that
you consult your authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer for all
questions concerning the
motorcycle.
Rider’s equipmentDo not ride without the correct
clothing. Always wear:
–a helmet
– a rider's suit
–gloves
– boots
This also applies to short
journeys and throughout the
year. Your authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer will
be glad to advise you on the
correct clothing for every
purpose.

17Overview
General view, left side .................... 9
General view, right side ................ 11
Left handlebar
controls .......................................... 12
Right handlebar
controls .......................................... 13
Instrument cluster ......................... 14
Headlights ...................................... 15

Overview18