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

i3Introduction
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

19Overview
General view, left side1Vertical aim adjustment
(
b 38) beneath instrument
cluster
2Clutch fluid reservoir
(b 93)
3Adjusting the rear spring
preload (
b 43)
4Helmet holder (
b 41)
under seat
5Seat lock (
b 40)
beneath rear light
6Rear shock absorber
adjustment (b 44)
7Power socket (b 74)
8Coolant filler aperture
(
b 88)

Status indicators218
Multifunction display 1Fuel gauge
2Display area for warning
symbols
3Gear indicator
4Coolant temperature
display
5Tripmaster display (
b 33)
6Clock
Fuel capacity
The horizontal bars indi-
cate the level in the fuel
tank. If only four bars are dis-
played, the reserve fuel has
been reached.
Gear indicator
The gear indicator dis-
plays the engaged gear.
If no gear is engaged, the gear
indicator displays 0; the ’neu-
tral’ telltale light also lights up.
Coolant temperature
The horizontal bars indi-
cate the level of the
coolant temperature.
Warning and telltale
lightsThe warning and telltale lights
are shown in one of the follow-
ing three variants depending
on the country:
Telltale light, left turn
indicator
Telltale light, high-beam
headlight
Warning light, general
Telltale light, neutral

Status indicators220
Overview
The following table lists the possible warnings and pages with additional information.

Light Symbol Meaning Explanations
Ignition key not authorised. (
b 22)
Low-beam headlight, high-beam
headlight, parking light or turn signal
lamp defective. (b 24)
Defective lamp. (b 24)
yellow Fuel reserve reached. (b 22)
yellow Fault in engine electronics. (b 23)
yellowRear light or brake light lamp
defective. (b 24)
red Coolant temperature too high. (b 22)
red Engine oil pressure too low. (b 23)

Status indicators222
Electronic immobiliser
(EWS)
EWS symbol is
displayed.
The key being used is not
authorised for starting, or
communication between the
key and engine electronics is
disrupted.
• Remove any other vehicle
keys located near the igni-
tion key (
b 30)
.
• Use the replacement key.
• It is best to have the defec-
tive key replaced by an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer (
b 32).
Fuel reserve
General warning light
lights up yellow.
Fuel reserve symbol is
displayed and flashes
10 times.The fuel tank contains a fuel
reserve of a maximum of
4 litres. The Tripmaster indi-
cates the estimated residual
operating range (
b 34).
Lack of fuel could result
in the engine cutting out
unexpectedly and this could
therefore cause a dangerous
road situation.
Do not run the fuel tank dry.c
A lack of fuel could result
in misfiring and this in
turn could damage the catalyt-
ic converter.
Do not run the fuel tank dry.c
•Refuel.
Coolant temperature
General warning light
lights up red.
Coolant temperature
indicator flashes 10 times.
Coolant temperature too high.
Continuing to ride when
the engine is overheated
could result in engine damage.
It is essential that the
measures given below are
observed.c
• Check coolant level, top up if
necessary.
• If possible, ride in the part-
load range to cool down the
engine.
• In traffic jams, switch off the
engine, but keep the ignition
on so that the radiator fan
continues to operate.

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

Maintenance688
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.

689Maintenance
Topping up the coolant • Unscrew cap of the coolant
filler aperture 1.
• Add coolant.
• Check the coolant level.
• Repeat the filling and check-
ing procedure until the cool-
ant level is located between
the MIN and MAX marks.
• Screw on the cap of the filler
aperture for coolant.
BrakesA properly functioning brake
system is a basic requirement
for the road safety of your
motorcycle.
Improperly performed
work jeopardises the
operating reliability of the
brake system.
Have all work on the brake
system performed by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably by
an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.cChecking the functionDo not ride the motorcycle if
you have any doubts about the
safety of the brake system.
In this case:• Have the brake system
checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
Vehicles without ABS
• Press the handbrake lever.
» A resistance point must be
noticeable.
• Press the footbrake lever.
» A resistance point must be
noticeable.
Vehicles with ABS
• Switch on the ignition.
•Wait for the ABS self-
diagnosis.
• Press the handbrake lever.
» A resistance point must be
noticeable.
» In the case of BMW Integral
ABS, the hydraulic pump
must be heard to run.
• Press the footbrake lever.

Indexi150
CCare
Care products, 118
Chrome, 119
Paint, 119
Plastics, 119
Protective wax coating, 120
Radiator, 119
Rubber, 120
Touching up, 120
Washing the motorcycle, 118
Windscreen, 119
Cases
Adapting, 81
Adjusting the volume, 80
Closing, 79
Correct loading, 77
Fitting, 80
Key positions, 77
Opening, 78
Release levers, 77
Removing, 81
Catalytic converter, safety
information, 51Centre stand
Extending, 65
Folding in, 67
Checklist, 52
Clock
Adjusting, 14, 35
Display, 18
Clutch
Checking the fluid level, 93
Checking the function, 93
Fluid reservoir, 9
Coolant
Checking the level, 88
Filler aperture, 9
Temperature display, 18
Temperature warning, 22
Topping up, 89
Currency, 5
DDWA telltale light, 14EEngine, 132Engine electronics
Manipulation of the engine
electronics control unit, 51
Warning indicator, 23
Engine oil
Checking the oil level, 11, 86
Draining off, 88
Technical data, 132
Topping up, 87
Warning indicator for oil
pressure, 23
Engine, technical data, 127
ESA
Adjusting the shock
absorbers, 46
Adjusting the spring
preload, 47
Calling up settings, 46
Explanations, 45
Operation, 12
EWS
Display, 22
Explanations, 31