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

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

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

Introductioni4
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.

Introductioni6
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.

451Riding
Catalytic converterIf misfiring causes unburned
fuel to enter the catalytic con-
verter, there is a danger of
overheating and damage.
For this reason, observe the
following points:
– Do not ride the motorcycle
with the fuel tank empty.
– Do not run the engine with
the spark-plug cap removed.
– In the event of engine misfir-
ing, stop the engine immedi-
ately.
– Only refuel using unleaded
fuel.
– Be sure to adhere to the
prescribed maintenance
intervals.
Unburned fuel destroys
the catalytic converter.
Note the points listed for
protection of the catalytic
converter.c
Risk of fireHigh temperatures occur at
the exhaust pipe.
If highly flammable mate-
rials (e.g. hay, leaves,
grass, clothing and luggage,
etc.) make contact with the hot
exhaust pipe, they can start to
burn.
Ensure that no highly flamma-
ble materials can come into
contact with the hot exhaust
system.c
–If the engine runs for a
longer period when the
motorcycle is stationary, the
cooling is inadequate and
overheating can occur. In
extreme cases, the motorcy-
cle could catch fire.
Do not let the engine run for
unnecessary periods when the motorcycle is stationary.
After starting, move off
immediately.c
Manipulation of the engine
electronics control unit
Manipulation of the engine
electronics control unit can
cause damage to the motorcy-
cle and therefore lead to acci-
dents. Do not manipulate the en-
gine electronics control unit.c
Any manipulation of the
engine electronics
control unit can lead to
mechanical loads for which
the components of the motor-
cycle are not configured. Dam-
age caused in this way invali-
dates the warranty.
Do not manipulate the engine
electronics control unit.c

469Riding
Wet brakes
After washing the motor-
cycle, after riding through
water or when it is raining, the
braking effect can be delayed
due to damp brake discs and
brake pads.
Note that there will be an
extended braking distance
until the brakes have dried out
or the act of braking itself dries
them.c
Salt on brakes
The brakes may fail to
take effect immediately if
the motorcycle was ridden on
salt-covered roads and the
brakes were not applied for
some time.
Note that there will be an
extended braking distance until the salt layer on the brake
discs and brake pads is
removed by braking.c
Oil or grease on the brake
Oil and grease deposits
on brake discs and pads
considerably reduce the
braking effect.
Especially after repair and
maintenance work, make sure
that the brake discs and brake
pads are free of oil and
grease.c
Dirt or mud on brakes
When riding on loose sur-
faces or muddy roads,
the brakes may fail to take ef-
fect immediately because of
dirt or moisture on the discs or
brake pads.
Note that there will be an extended braking distance
until the brakes have been
cleaned by braking.c
BMW Integral ABSSensitive electronic control
It takes skill and sensitive con-
trol of the brakes to pull up
safely on a motorcycle. If the
front wheel brake locks and
the wheel skids, the necessary
longitudinal and lateral stabil-
ising forces are lost, and a fall
can result. For this reason, the
rider seldom makes full use of
available braking performance
in an emergency.
BMW Integral ABS provides
improved braking deceleration
by means of anti-lock braking
for both wheels and braking
force distribution by means of
the integral braking function
(b 50, 69). Making full use of

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

Maintenance686
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