wheel 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

225Status indicators
ABS warning
indicators The ABS warning light is
shown in one of the following
three variants depending on
the country:
ABS warnings are indicated by
a combination of the general
warning light and the ABS
warning light. Both warning
lights can light up continuously
or flash once or 4 times per
second.
General warning light
General warning light
lights up red.
Brake switch defective or
incorrectly adjusted. BMW
Integral ABS detects the
driver’s request for braking by
the pressure build-up from the
brake lever. There may be an
unusual response from the
brake. You can continue to
ride. However, bear in mind
that the brake may respond in
a manner to which you are not
accustomed.
There is a defect in the
brake system that can
lead to abnormal braking effi-
ciency.
Brake carefully and safely.
Avoid braking sharply.c• Have the fault remedied as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.
ABS warning light
ABS warning light flashes
once per second.
ABS function not available as
starting-off test (
b 58)
is not
complete.
You can continue to ride. To
prevent the wheels from
locking:
• Do not use emergency brak-
ing until the starting-off test
has been completed.
Without the ABS func-
tion, the wheels could
lock under braking.
Brake carefully and safely.
Avoid braking sharply.c

Status indicators226
ABS warning light flashes
4 times per second.
Only residual braking function
available in both brake cir-
cuits, as self-diagnosis (
b 54)

not complete.
You can continue to ride.
However, bear in mind that
neither the ABS function nor
the braking power assistance
is available before the self-
diagnosis has been
completed.
Without the ABS func-
tion, wheels could lock
under braking; without braking
power assistance, considera-
bly greater force is required to
brake.
Brake carefully and safely.
Avoid braking sharply.c• When circumstances permit,
avoid pressing the brake
lever until the self-diagnosis
has been completed.
General warning light and
ABS warning light
General warning light
lights up red.
ABS warning light lights
up.
The relay for control of the
ABS warning indicators is
defective. No ABS faults can
be displayed.
You can continue to ride, but
bear in mind that any ABS
faults that might occur can no
longer be displayed. ABS warning display
does not function.
Brake carefully and safely.
Avoid braking sharply.c
• Have the fault remedied as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.
General warning light
lights up red.
ABS warning light flashes
once per second.
ABS function (
b 71) unavaila-
ble in at least one brake
circuit.
You can continue to ride.
H o w e v e r , b e a r i n m i n d t h a t t h e
ABS function is not available.

227Status indicators
Without the ABS func-
tion, the wheels could
lock under braking.
Brake carefully and safely.
Avoid braking sharply.c
• Have the fault remedied as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.
General warning light
lights up red.
ABS warning light flashes
4 times per second.
Only residual braking function
(
b 71)
still available in at least
one brake circuit.
You can continue to ride.
However, bear in mind that
neither the ABS function nor
the braking power assistance
is available.Without the ABS func-
tion, the wheels could
lock under braking; without
braking power assistance,
considerably greater force is
required to brake.
Brake carefully and safely.
Avoid braking sharply.c
• Have the fault remedied as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.
General warning light
flashes red once per
second.
ABS warning light flashes
once per second.
Fluid level in BMW Integral
ABS too low.This means the fluid level
for a wheel brake circuit
cannot be read from the
brake-fluid reservoirs.c
Among other things, the trig-
ger for this warning indicator
can be extremely worn brake
pads.
Worn brake pads can
considerably lengthen
the braking distance.
Brake carefully and safely.
Avoid braking sharply.c
Worn brake pads can
damage the brake discs.
Brake carefully and safely.
Avoid braking sharply.c

Status indicators228
• Stop and check the thick-
ness of the brake pads (b 90-
91).
• Have worn brake pads
replaced as soon as possi-
ble by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
If the brake pad thickness is
sufficient:
• Check the following
functions:
– Ignition off, brake pressure
present at the brake levers.
– Brakes acting on both
wheels.
– Brake system leaktight, no
signs of brake fluid
escaping.If the functions are not shown:
There is a defect in the
brake system.
Do not continue to ride.c
If these functions are in order,
you can continue riding. How-
ever, bear in mind that a loss
of brake fluid that cannot be
detected might be the cause
of the warning.
There is a fault in the
brake system that can
lead to decreased braking
efficiency.
Brake carefully and safely.
Avoid braking sharply.c
• Have the fault remedied as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer. General warning light
flashes red 4 times per
second.
ABS warning light flashes
4 times per second.
There are two faults:
– Only residual braking func-
tion
(b 71) available in at
least one brake circuit, indi-
cated by the general warning
light lighting up and the ABS
warning light flashing 4 times
per second.
– Fluid level in the BMW Inte-
gral ABS is too low, indi-
cated by the general and
ABS warning lights flashing
once per second.
Please read the fault descrip-
tions listed later in this manual.

329Operation
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 ............................... 43Shock absorbers ........................... 44
ESA
OE
............................................. 45
Wheels ............................................ 47

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.

343Operation
To make the loops accessible:
• Remove the seat and turn it
around.
• Pull loops1 out of retaining
brackets3.
• Turn the seat around and
refit.
MirrorsAdjusting mirrors• Move the mirrors into the
desired position by pressing
lightly on one of the corners.Spring preloadAdjusting spring preload
on the rear wheel
Adjusting the spring
preload while the motor-
cycle is being ridden can lead
to accidents.Adjust the spring preload
only when the motorcycle is
stationary.c
The spring preload must be
adapted to the load of the
motorcycle. An increase in the
load requires an increase in
the spring preload; less weight
requires a correspondingly
lower spring preload.
• Place the motorcycle on the
centre stand
OA or side
stand, ensuring that the
ground is firm and level.

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.