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

579Accessories
»Lock straps 1 open.
• Pull the grey release lever
upwards once again.
•Pull case lid2 out of the
retainer.
» Case fully opened.
Closing the cases • Press catches1 on the case
lid into retainers2.
» The catches can be heard to
lock into place.When closing, ensure
that the case lid remains
within limit3.c
• Press catches4 on the lock
straps into retainers2.
» The catches can be heard to
lock into place.
• Check that the catches are
locked securely into place.

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Adjusting the case
volume • Close the case lid.
• Turn the lock strap buckles 1
of the lock straps outwards.
• Pull out the lock straps
upwards.
» The maximum volume has
been set.
• Close the lock straps.
• Press the lock straps against
the case body.
» The case volume is adapted
to the contents.Fitting the cases
• Turn the case lock to the
position "case unsecured". • Hook the case into the lower
mounting2.
• Pull the black release lever
upwards.
• Press the case into the
upper mounting3.
• Press the black release lever
downwards.
» The case is locked into
place.
•Lock the case.
• Check for secure locking.

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Removing the cases • Turn the case lock to the
position "case unsecured".
• Pull the black release lever
upwards.
• Pull the case out of the
upper mounting.
• Lift the case out of the lower
mounting.Adapting the cases If a case wobbles or is difficult
to fit, it has to be adapted to
the gap between the upper
and lower mounting.
To achieve this, the height of
the lower bracket on the case
can be changed.•Open the case.
•Undo screws1.
• Set the height of the bracket.
• Tighten the screws.

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Breakdown assist-
ance kit for tubeless
tyres The breakdown assistance kit
is located under the left side
panel. The repair sequence
and safety information can be
taken from the accompanying
description.
• Remove the seat.
• Remove the screws 1.
You will find an overview
of the types of screw
used on (
b 124).
• Remove the side panel.
To protect the side panel
from scratches, place it
on the seat.c
• Open the retaining strap and
remove the breakdown
assistance kit.

683Maintenance
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

Maintenance684
The "Maintenance" chapter
describes work involving the
replacement of wear parts that
can be performed with mini-
mum effort.
The types of screws used for
the components concerned
are listed on (
b 124-125). You
can use this chart to set aside
the required tools.
If special tightening torques
are to be taken into account
for assembly, these are also
listed. Screw connections for
which there is a suitable tool
in the toolkit are marked
additionally.If you are interested in informa-
tion on more extensive work,
we recommend the repair
manual on CD-ROM which
applies to your particular
motorcycle. You can obtain a
copy of this from your author-
ised BMW motorcycle dealer.

685Maintenance
Toolkit
ToolkitThe toolkit is located under the
seat.
• Remove the seat (
b 40).
1Removable screwdriver
• Take out the screwdriver1.
» The following are accessible:
2Torx spanner T25
3Screwdriver, small

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Engine oilChecking the engine oil
levelCheck the oil level at regular
intervals.
The oil level depends on
the oil temperature. The
higher the temperature the
higher the oil level in the oil
tank.
Check the engine oil level
immediately after a longer
journey.c
After longer motorcycle
immobilisation periods,
oil can collect in the oil pan;
this must be pumped into the
oil tank before the reading is
taken. The engine oil must be
at operating temperature to do
this. Checking the oil level with
the engine cold or after a short trip leads to misinterpretations
and therefore to incorrect oil fill
quantities.
To ensure that the correct en-
gine oil level is displayed, only
check the oil level after a long-
er trip.c
• With the motorcycle at oper-
ating temperature, hold it
vertically or place it on the
centre stand
OA, ensuring
that the ground is firm and
level.
• Let the engine run in neutral
for one minute.
• Switch off the ignition.
• Read off the oil level.
If you have a motorcycle
without a centre stand
OA,
obtain assistance from anoth-
er person when reading the oil
level.c1Display for engine oil level
• Read off the oil level from
engine oil level display1.
2Maximum engine oil level
3Minimum engine oil level

687Maintenance
The oil level must be located
between the MIN and MAX
marks. The difference is
approx. 0.5 litres.

If the oil level is below the
MIN mark:
• Top up the engine oil.
If the oil level is above the
MAX mark:
• Drain off the engine oil.
Too little or too much
engine oil can lead to
engine damage.
Ensure that the engine oil level
is correct.c
Too little engine oil can
result in the engine seiz-
ing and therefore lead to
accidents.
Ensure that the engine oil level
is correct.c
Topping up the engine oil• Remove the seat (
b 40)
.
• Clean the area around the
filler aperture.
• Unscrew cap of the engine
oil filler aperture 1.• Add engine oil up to the
central markA.
• Check the oil level.
• Repeat the filling and
checking procedure until the
engine oil level is located
between the MIN and
MAX marks.
• Screw on the cap of the
engine oil filler aperture.

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Draining off engine oil • Remove the seat (
b 40)
.
• Press the retainer of clear
hose 2 on the left and right
and pull upwards out of the
oil tank.
• Pull the clear hose down-
wards out of the frame and
drain off the oil into a suitable
container.
• Insert the clear hose in the
oil tank and lock into place.
• Check the oil level.
• Repeat the draining and
checking procedure until the
engine oil level is located
between the MIN and
MAX marks.
• Store or dispose of excess
engine oil in an environmen-
tally-responsible manner.
Coolant Checking the coolant
levelCheck the coolant level at
regular intervals.
1Display for coolant level
• Read off the coolant level
from the coolant display1.
2Maximum coolant level
3Minimum coolant level
The coolant level must be
located between the MIN and
MAX marks.
If the coolant is below the
MIN mark:
• Top up the coolant.