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

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Manual gearboxThe motorcycle can be started
in the neutral position or with a
gear engaged and the clutch
pressed. Only press the clutch
after switching on the ignition.
In the neutral position, the
"neutral" telltale light lights up
in green and the gear display
in the multifunction display
shows 0.Starting
Do not turn the throttle
twistgrip when starting
the engine. At ambient tem-
peratures below 0 °C, disen-
gage the clutch after switching
on the ignition.c• Press starter button1.
» The engine starts.
• Observe warning and infor-
mation displays (
b 18-28).
The start attempt is auto-
matically interrupted if
the battery voltage is too low.
Prior to renewed starting
attempts, charge the battery
or obtain starting assistance
(
b 111).cHigh engine speeds with
a cold engine could lead
to increased engine wear.
Avoid high engine speeds
when the engine is cold.c
If you are unable to start
the engine, the following
troubleshooting chart can
provide assistance.c

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Troubleshooting chartFault: Engine does not start or only starts with difficulty.
Possible cause Remedy see pageKill switch activated Kill switch in operating position (
b 53)
Side stand extended and gear
engagedRetract the side stand fully (b 63)
Gear engaged, clutch not
disengagedPlace the gearbox in neutral or press the
clutch(b 56)
Clutch operated with ignition
switched offSwitch on the ignition first, then operate
the clutch(b 53, 56)
No fuel in tank Refuel (b 67)
Battery not adequately charged Recharge the battery (b 113)

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TyresNew tyres have a smooth
surface. This means that they
have to be roughened by
being run in with a moderate
riding style, leaning over in
alternating positions. It is only
after tyres have been run in
that the contact faces achieve
their full gripping capability.
New tyres do not yet
have full grip; risk of acci-
dent when leaning over too far.
Avoid leaning over too far.c
Shifting gearEngine speedDo not use the high end of the
engine speed range in any
gear unless the engine is at
operating temperature. When
the rev. counter is in the red
zone on the dial, the throttle-
valve angle is restricted in
order to protect the engine.
The governor cuts in at
10,800 rpm. Gear shifts
Shifting gear with the
clutch engaged can
destroy the gearbox.
Only shift gear with the clutch
disengaged.c
The gear indicator in the
multifunction display
shows the gear selected.c

Technical data8128
Power transmissionClutch
Type Hydraulic multi-disc wet clutch
Clutch disc diameter 172 mm
Transmission
Type 6-speed gearbox
Overall ratios 1st gear = 3.93
2nd gear = 2.87
3rd gear = 2.27
4th gear = 2.01
5th gear = 1.78
6th gear = 1.582
Rear-wheel drive
Power transmission from gearbox to
rear-wheel driveUniversal shaft with integrated torsional
damper
Rear-wheel drive Bevel gears
Rear axle transmission 1 : 2.82

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Index
FFront-wheel stand, 103
Fuel
Filler aperture, 11
Fuel gauge, 18
Quality, 68, 134
Refuelling, 67
Reserve display, 22
Fuel tank capacity, 68
Fuses, 135GGear indicator, 18
Gearbox
Gear shifts, 59
Position on starting, 53
Technical data, 128
General view
Left side, 9
Right side, 11
Grip heating, 13, 35
HHandlebar controls
Left, 12
Right, 13
Hazard warning
flashers, 12, 32, 33
Headlight
Adjustment for right-hand/left-
hand traffic, 38
Overview, 15
Headlight flasher, 12, 37
Headlights
Adjusting the vertical aim, 9
Helmet holder, 9, 41
High-beam headlight
Bulb, 15
Replacing the bulb, 107
Switching on, 12, 37
Telltale light, 18
Horn, 12
IIgnition
Switching off, 30
Switching on, 30, 53
Inflation pressures, 126
Installing the battery, 115
Instrument cluster, 14JJump starting, 111KKeys
Ignition keys, 30
Replacement keys, 32
Kill switch, 13, 34LLaying up, 120
Low-beam headlight
Bulb, 15
Replacing the bulb, 106
Switching on, 37