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

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 indicators224
Battery charge current
General warning light
lights up red.
Battery charge current
symbol is displayed.
The battery is no longer being
charged. You can only con-
tinue to ride until the battery is
discharged.
A discharged battery
could result in the engine
cutting out unexpectedly and
this could therefore cause a
dangerous road situation.
If possible, do not continue to
ride.c
• Have the fault remedied as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.
Defective lamp
In the event of a lamp fail-
ure, there can be prob-
lems seeing and being seen.
Defective lamps should be
replaced as soon as possi-
ble.c
General warning light
lights up yellow.
Defective lamp symbol
with arrow pointing to the
rear is displayed.
Rear light or brake light lamp
defective.
• Replace bulbs (
b 108).
Defective lamp symbol
with arrow pointing to the
front is displayed.
Low-beam headlight, high-
beam headlight, parking light
or turn indicator defective.• Replace bulbs
(
b 106-110).
Defective lamp symbol
with two arrows is
displayed.
A combination of the lamp
defects described previously
has occurred.
• Replace bulbs
(b 106-110).

337Operation
• Use the adjusting screw1 to
set the gap between the
handlebar grip and the brake
lever.
» Turn clockwise: increased
gap.
» Turn anticlockwise: reduced
gap.
The adjusting screw has
a limit position and can
be turned more easily if you
press the clutch lever for-
wards.c
LightsParking lightThe parking light switches on
automatically when the ignition
is switched on.
The parking light places
a load on the battery.
Do not switch the ignition on
for longer than absolutely
necessary.cLow-beam headlight The low-beam headlight
switches on automatically
when you start the engine.
With the engine switched
off, you can briefly switch
on the light by switching on the
high-beam headlight with the
ignition switched on or by op-
erating the headlight flasher.c
High-beam headlight/
headlight flasher • Press the high-beam
headlight1 s w i t c h a t t h e t o p .
» High-beam headlight
switched on.
• Move high-beam headlight1
switch into the centre
position.
» High-beam headlight
switched off.
• Press high-beam headlight1
switch at the bottom.
» Headlight flasher.

Maintenance6108
Replacing the parking
light
During the work de-
scribed below, a motor-
cycle that has been parked
insecurely can fall over.
Make sure that the motorcycle
is parked securely.c
1Parking light
2Access beneath the
headlight3Connector
4Bulb holder
5Bulb
• If necessary, switch off the
ignition.
• Pull off the connector 3
beneath the headlight.
• Remove the bulb holder 4
from the headlight housing
by turning it anticlockwise.
• Pull the bulb 5 from the bulb
holder.Assemble in reverse order.
• To hold the new bulb, use a
clean, dry cloth.
Replacing the brake light
and rear light bulbs
During the work de-
scribed below, a motor-
cycle that has been parked i
nsecurely can fall over.
Make sure that the motorcycle
is parked securely.c
• If necessary, switch off the
ignition.
• Remove the seat (
b 40).

Technical data8136
Electrical systemBulbs
Design of headlight Clear glass with three reflectors
High-beam headlight 2 H7 halogen bulbs, 12 V 55 W
Low-beam headlight H7 halogen bulb 12 V 55 W
Parking light 12 V 5 W
Brake/rear lights 12 V 21/5 W
Front turn indicators 12 V 16 W
Rear flashing turn indicators 12 V 10 W
Power socket
Ratings 12 V 5 A

Indexi152
Luggage
Safety information, 50
Strapping, 42MMotorcycle equipment, 5
Multifunction display, 14NNeutral, telltale light, 18PParking light, 38
Bulb, 15
Replacing the bulb, 108
Parking your motorcycle, 61, 65
Power socket,9,74,136
Pre-ride check, 53RRear light, replacing the
bulb, 108
Rear shock absorber
adjustment, 9Rear spring preload
adjustment, 9
Rear wheel stand, 104
Replacement keys, 32
Resetting the odometer, 34
Residual braking function, 71
Residual range, 34
Restoring to use, 121
Rev. counter, 14
Rider’s equipment, 6
Running in
Brake pads, 58
General information, 58
SSafety check before a
journey, 52
Safety instructions, 50
Seat
Installing, 41
Lock, 9
Placing down, 40
Removing, 40Securing the steering lock, 31
Sensor for instrument cluster
lighting, 14
Shifting gear, 59
Side stand
Folding in, 63
Position on starting, 55
Unfolding, 61
Spark plugs, technical data, 135
Speed
Safety information, 50
Technical data, 138
Speedometer, 14
Splash guard, 116
Starter, 13
Starting, 56
Symbols, 4
TTechnical data
Bolt connections, 124
Dimensions and weights, 137
Electrical system, 135
Engine, 127