height BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 S 2005 Rider's Manual (in English)

Secure attachmentIf a case wobbles or is difficult
to fit, it has to be adapted to
the gap between the top and
bottom holders. The bottom
bracket on the case can be
moved up or down for this
purpose.Adapting casesOpen the case.Remove screws
1.
Adjust the height of the
holder.
Tighten screws 1.
Breakdown assistance
kit
OA
UseThe stowage space for the
breakdown assistance kit is
under the left side panel.
See the description enclosed
with the breakdown assist-
ance kit for instructions de-
tailing the procedure and for
safety information.
Removing breakdown
assistance kitMake sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Removing the seat ( 50)
Remove screws 1.
Remove the side panel.
Lay the panel on the
seat to protect the side
panel from scratches.
Open the retaining strap
and remove the breakdown
assistance kit.
689zAccessories

Push silencer heat shield2
with guides Ainto retain-
ers B.
Remove the auxiliary stand,
if installed.Front-wheel standFront-wheel standA front wheel stand for
simple, safe changing of
the front wheel is available
from BMW Motorrad. The
BMW special tool number is
36 3 971 and the front wheel
stand is available from your
authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. You also need the
adapters with the BMW
special tool number 36 3 973.
The BMW Motorrad
front wheel stand is
not designed to support
motorcycles not fitted with a
centre stand or without other
auxiliary stands. A motorcycle
resting only on the front wheel
stand and the rear wheel can
topple.
Place the motorcycle on its
centre stand or another aux-
iliary stand before lifting the
front wheel with the BMW
Motorrad front wheel stand.
Fitting the front wheel
standPlace the motorcycle on an
auxiliary stand; BMW Motor-
rad recommends the BMW
Motorrad rear-wheel stand.
Install the rear-wheel stand. with OA Centre stand:
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place
the motorcycle on its centre
stand.
Slacken adjusting screws 1.
Push the two pins 2apart
until the front suspension
fits between them.
Use locating pins 3to set
the front wheel stand to the
desired height.
Centre the front wheel stand
relative to the front wheel
7109zMaintenance

Fitting the rear wheel
standUse screws1to set the
rear-wheel stand to the de-
sired height.
Remove retaining disc 2.To
do so, press release but-
ton 3. Push the rear wheel stand
from the left into the rear
axle.
Install the retaining disc
from the right; to do so,
press the unlock button.
Place your left hand on the
left grab handle of the mo-
torcycle
4, and your right
hand on the lever of the rear
wheel stand 5. Lift the motorcycle upright,
simultaneously pressing the
lever down until the stand
supports the motorcycle in
the upright position.
7111zMaintenance

Number-plate light bulbIntegrated in rear lightFrameMain frame, typeComposite with internal-high-pressure forming
and extruded sections and chill castings
Type plate, location Frame cross-tube, rear
Vehicle identification number (VIN), location Frame side section, front rightDimensionsOverall motorcycle length 2182 mm
Maximum width 905 mm, Across mirrors
Maximum height 1211 mm, DIN unladen weight
Seat height, front 820 mm, Without rider
with OE Front seat, low: 790 mm, Without rider
Wheelbase in normal-load position 1571.64 mm, Full load of fuel, with
rider: 85 kg
Ground clearance 144 mm, In normal-load position, full load of
fuel, with rider: 85 kg
9141zTechnical data