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

Introductioni2
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

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

111Overview
General view, right
side1Toolkit (
b 85) under
the seat
2Display for engine oil level
(
b 86)
3Filler aperture
Engine oil (
b 87), under
seat
4Filler aperture, fuel tank
(
b 67)
5Battery compartment
(b 115)
6Front brake-fluid reservoir
(
b 91)
7Type plate on rear cross
pipe
8Vehicle identification
number on front right side
panel
9Rear brake-fluid reservoir
(b 92)

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.

Operation334
Residual range The residual operating range is
only displayed when the
reserve level is reached. It is
determined on the basis of the
previous riding style and the
available fuel.
If the motorcycle is resting on
its side-stand, the level in the
tank cannot be measured
correctly, so this estimate of
residual operating range will
be inaccurate.The Tripmaster registers that
you have refuelled when
approximately 3 litres have
been added.
Resetting the trip meter• Switch on the ignition.
• Select the desired trip
odometer.
• Press the Tripmaster
button1 for longer than
2 seconds.
» The trip meter is set to zero.Kill switchThe kill switch can be used to
switch off the engine easily,
either during or after a fall. Operating the kill switch
when riding can cause
the rear wheel to lock and thus
cause a fall.
Do not operate the kill switch
when riding.c
• Turn kill switch1 to the left or
right to positionB.
» The engine electronics con-
trol unit switches the engine
off.

Operation340
Switching off the turn
indicators• Press indicator button 3.
»Turn indicator off.
» Turn indicator telltale light is
off.
SeatRemoving the seat • Turn the key anticlockwise in
the seat lock. • When doing so, press the
seat downwards for support.
• Raise the seat at the rear.
• Let go of the key and pull the
seat from the retaining
brackets towards the rear.
Setting down the seat• Place the seat with the cov-
ered side downwards on a
smooth and clean surface.
For example, place the
seat with the covered
side downwards on the fuel
tank and the handlebars.c

Operation344
To increase the spring
preload:
• Turn handwheel 1 in the
direction of arrow HIGH.
To decrease the spring
preload:
• Turn handwheel 1 in the
direction of arrow LOW.Basic setting for solo
operation:
• Turn handwheel 1 in the
arrow direction LOW up to
the limit position.
• Turn 15 clicks in the arrow
direction HIGH.
One click corresponds to
a half turn of the hand-
wheel. The range of adjust-
ment comprises 15 turns. The
basic setting is based on a
motorcycle with a full fuel
tank and one person weighing
85 kg.c
Adjustments to the
spring preload and shock
absorbers that are not co-ordi-
nated lead to a deterioration in
the handling characteristics of
your motorcycle.
Adapt the damping action of
the spring preload.c
Shock absorbersAdjusting the shock
absorber on the rear
wheelThe damping must be adapted
to the spring preload. An
increase in the spring preload
requires stronger damping, a
reduction in the spring preload
requires softer damping.
• Place the motorcycle on the
centre stand
OA or side
stand, ensuring that the
ground is firm and level.

345Operation
• Adjust the rear wheel shock
absorber using a screwdriver
to turn adjusting screw 1.
To increase the damping:• Turn adjusting screw 1 in the
direction of arrow H.
To decrease the damping:
• Turn adjusting screw 1 in the
direction of arrow S.
Basic setting for solo
operation:
• Turn adjusting screw 1 in the
direction of the arrow H up to
the limit position.
• Turn adjusting screw 1 one
and a half turns in the direc-
tion of the arrow S.
The range of adjustment
comprises three and a
half turns of adjusting screw.
The basic setting is based on a
motorcycle with a full fuel
tank and one person weighing
85 kg.cAdjustments to the
spring preload and shock
absorbers that are not co-ordi-
nated lead to a deterioration in
the handling characteristics of
your motorcycle.
Adapt the damping action of
the spring preload.c
ESA
OE
You can use the Electronic
Suspension Adjustment, ESA,
to make the following
adjustments:
On the front wheel:
– Rebound-stage damping
On the rear wheel:
– Rebound and compression
damping
– Spring preload