refuelling BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 S 2006 Rider's Manual (in English)

Parking your
motorcycle . . . ........... 69
Refuelling . . . . . .......... 71
Tyre pressure control
RDC
OE
.................. 72
Brake system, general . . . 73
Brake system with BMW
Motorrad Integral ABS . . . 74
6 Accessories .......... 79
General instructions . . . . . 80
Power socket . .......... 80
Luggage . . . . . . .......... 81
CaseOA
................. 81
Breakdown assistance
kit
OA
.................... 85
7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 87
General instructions . . . . . 88
Toolkit . ................. 88
Engine oil . . . . . .......... 89
Brake system, general . . . 91
Brake pads . . . . .......... 92
Brake fluid . . . . .......... 94
Clutch . ................. 96
Tyres . . ................. 97
Rims . . . ................. 97 Wheels .
................. 97
Front-wheel stand . ..... 105
Rear-wheel stand . . ..... 107
Bulbs . . ................ 108
Jump start . . . . ......... 118
Battery . ................ 119
8 Care . ................ 125
Care products . ......... 126
Washing motorcycle . . . . 126
Cleaning easily damaged
components . . . ......... 127
Paint care . . . . . ......... 128
Protective wax
coating ................ 128
Laying up the
motorcycle . . . . ......... 128
Restoring motorcycle to
use .................... 129
9 Technical data . . ..... 131
Troubleshooting
chart . . . ................ 132
Threaded fasteners ..... 133
Engine . ................ 134
Riding specifications . . . . 137
Clutch . ................ 137 Transmission . .
......... 137
Final drive . . . . . ......... 139
Running gear . . ......... 139
Brakes . ................ 140
Wheels and tyres . . ..... 140
Electrics . . . . . . ......... 141
Frame . . ................ 143
Dimensions . . . ......... 143
Weights ................ 144
10 Service . . . . ......... 145
BMW Motorrad
service . ................ 146
BMW Motorrad service
quality . ................ 146
BMW Motorrad Service
Card - On-the-spot
breakdown
assistance . . . . ......... 147
BMW Motorrad service
network ................ 147
Maintenance work . ..... 147
Maintenance
schedules . . . . . ......... 148
Confirmation of
maintenance work . ..... 149

Electronic immobiliser
activeGeneral warning light
lights up yellow.
The
EWS!
warning appears
on the display.
The key being used is not au-
thorised for starting, or com-
munication between key and
engine electronics is disrup-
ted.
Remove all other vehicle
keys from the same ring as
the ignition key.
Use the reserve key.
Have the defective key re-
placed, preferably by an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Fuel down to reserve General warning light
lights up yellow.
The
FUEL!
warning flashes. Lack of fuel can result
in the engine misfiring
and cutting out unexpectedly.
Misfiring can damage the
catalytic converter; a hazard-
ous situation can result if the
engine cuts out unexpectedly.
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
The estimated residual
range appears on the
display.
The fuel tank contains no
more than the reserve quant-
ity of fuel.
Reserve fuel
4l
Refuelling ( 71)
Coolant temperature too
high General warning light
lights up red. The temperature reading
flashes.
Continuing to ride when
the engine is overheated
could result in engine dam-
age.
You must comply with the in-
structions below.
The coolant temperature is
too high.
If possible, ride in the part-
load range to cool down the
engine.
In traffic jams, switch off the
engine, but leave the igni-
tion switched on so that the
radiator fan continues to op-
erate.
If the coolant temperature
is frequently too high, have
the fault rectified as soon
as possible by a special-
ist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
324zStatus indicators

and cycles through the follow-
ing sequence:Total distance covered
Tripmeter 1 (Trip I)
Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)Resetting tripmeterSwitch on the ignition.
Select the desired tripmeter.
Press and hold down
button 1until the reading
changes.
The tripmeter is reset to
zero.
Residual rangeThe residual-range readout 1
indicates how far you can ride
with the fuel remaining in the
tank. On a motorcycle not
equipped with an on-board
computer, this reading is not
displayed until fuel level has
dropped to reserve. This dis-
tance is calculated on the
basis of fuel level and average
consumption.
When you refuel, the increase
in fuel level is not registered
unless several litres are ad- ded to the fuel already in the
tank.
The residual range is
only an approximate
reading. Consequently, BMW
Motorrad recommends that
you should not try to use the
full residual range before
refuelling.
ClockSet the clock
Attempting to set the
clock while riding the
motorcycle can lead to ac-
cidents.
Set the clock only when the
motorcycle is stationary.
Switch on the ignition.
442zOperation

RangeThe description of the
residual-range function
( 42) also covers the
residual-range readout.
You can also view range1
before the fuel level drops
to reserve. A special
average-consumption figure
is used to calculate range;
this figure is not necessarily
the same as the value you
can call up for viewing on the
display. The calculated range
is only an approximate
reading. Consequently, BMW
Motorrad recommends that
you should not try to use the
full range before refuelling.
Oil levelOil-level indicator 1gives you
an indication of the engine oil
level.
The preconditions for the oil
level check are as follows: Engine idling (for at least 10
seconds).
Engine at operating temper-
ature.
Side stand retracted.
The readings mean:
OK
: Oil level is correct.
CHECK
: Check the oil level.
---
: Oil level cannot be
measured (conditions as
stated above not satisfied).
The most recently measured
level is displayed for 5
seconds when you next
switch on the ignition.
The oil sensor might be
defective if the "Check
oil level" message reappears
even though the oil level in
the oil sight glass is correct.
In this case, consult your
447zOperation

Riding
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . 69
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Tyre pressure control RDC
OE
.. 72
Brake system, general . . . . . . . . . 73
Brake system with BMW
Motorrad Integral ABS . . . . . . . . . 74
563zRiding

ponents are not designed to
withstand. Damage caused in
this way is not covered by the
warranty.
Do not tamper with the
control unit of the electronic
engine-management
system.ChecklistUse the following checklist
to check important functions,
settings and wear limits be-
fore you ride off.Brakes
Brake-fluid levels, front and
rear
Clutch
Clutch fluid level
Shock absorber setting and
spring preload
Tyre-tread depth and tyre
pressures Cases correctly installed
and luggage secured
At regular intervals: Engine oil level (every refuel-
ling stop)
Brake-pad wear (every third
refuelling stop)
StartingSide standYou cannot start the motor-
cycle with the side stand ex-
tended and a gear engaged.
The engine will switch itself off
if you start it with the gearbox
in neutral and then engage a
gear before retracting the side
stand.GearboxYou can start the engine
when the gearbox is in neutral
or if you pull the clutch with
a gear engaged. Do not pull
the clutch until after you have switched on the ignition, as
otherwise the engine will
refuse to start. When the
gearbox is in neutral, the
green neutral telltale light is
on and the gear indicator
in the multifunction display
shows N.
Start the engineKill switch
1in run posi-
tion A.
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is
performed. ( 67)
ABS self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 67)
566zRiding

Check that the motorcycle
is standing firmly.
Lock the steering lock.Remove the motorcycle
from centre stand
OA
Unlock the steering lock.
Place your left hand on the
left handlebar grip.
With your right hand, grip
the rear grab handle or the
rear frame.
Push the motorcycle for-
ward off the centre stand.
Check that the centre stand
has fully retracted.Refuelling
Fuel is highly flammable.
A naked flame close to
the fuel tank can cause a fire
or explosion.
Do not smoke. Never bring
a naked flame near the fuel
tank. Fuel expands when hot.
Fuel escaping from an
overfilled tank could make its
way onto the rear tyre. This
could cause a fall.
Do not fill the tank past the
bottom edge of the filler
neck.
Fuel attacks plastics,
which become dull or
unsightly.
Wipe off plastic parts immedi-
ately if they come into contact
with fuel.
Leaded fuel will destroy
the catalytic converter.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand. Open the protective cap.
Open the fuel tank cap with
the ignition key by turning it
counter-clockwise.
Refuel with fuel of the grade
stated below; do not fill the
tank past the bottom edge
of the filler neck.
Recommended fuel
grade
98 ROZ/RON (Premium
plus unleaded)
571zRiding

Troubleshooting chartEngine does not start at all or is difficult to start.Possible causeRemedyKill switch activated. Kill switch in operating position (run).
Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract the side stand ( 66).
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 66).
Clutch pulled when ignition was OFF Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch
lever.
No fuel in tank. Refuelling ( 71)
Battery not adequately charged. Charging battery when connected ( 120)
9132zTechnical data

Topping up, 90
Warning, engine oil level, 26
Warning, engine oil pres-
sure, 25
ESA, 59 Adjust spring preload, 60
Adjust suspension damp-
ing, 59
Call up settings, 59
EWS Warning, 24
F
Final drive Technical data, 139
Frame Technical data, 143
Front-wheel stand Installing, 106
Fuel Quantity reading, 20
Refuelling, 71
Technical data, 135
Warning, fuel down to
reserve, 24
Fuses, 141 G
Gear indicator, 20
Grip heating, 16, 48
H
Handlebar fittings
General view, left side, 15
General view, right side, 16
Hazard warning flashers, 15, 16
Switching off, 41
Switching on, 40
Headlight Adjusting headlight beam
throw, 51
High-beam headlight, 18
Low-beam headlight, 18
Side lights, 18
Headlight flasher, 15
High-beam headlight, 15
Horn, 15
I
Ignition Switching off, 38
Switching on, 38 Immobiliser
Warning, 24
Instrument cluster Overview, 17
Sensor for lighting, 17
J
Jump start, 118
L
Laying up, 128
Lights Switch on the high-beam
headlight, 50
Switching off parking
lights, 51
Switching on parking
lights, 51
Switching on the low-beam
headlight, 50
Switching on the side
lights, 50
11157zIndex

M
MaintenanceGeneral instructions, 88
Intervals, 147
Multifunction display, 17, 20
O
Odometer and tripmeters, 20 Operation, 41
Pushbutton, 15
Resetting tripmeter, 42
Selecting readings, 41
On-board computer Ambient temperature, 45
Average consumption, 46
Average speed, 45
Oil level, 47
Pushbutton, 15
Range, 47
Reset average consump-
tion, 46
Resetting average
speed, 46
Selecting readings, 44 P
Power socket, 11, 13
Pre-ride check, 67
R
Rear-wheel stand
Installing, 107
Refuelling, 71
Reserve Warning, 24
Residual range, 42
Restoring to use, 129
Rev. counter, 17
Rims Test, 97
Running gear
Technical data, 139
S
Seat Installation, 54
Lock, 11, 13
Removal, 53
Service, 146
Service Card, 147 Side stand
Starting the engine, 66
Spark plugs, 142
Speedometer, 17
Spring preload, rear Adjusting, 11, 13, 57
Starter, 16
Steering lock, 39
Suspension damping, rear Adjusting, 11, 13, 58
T
Technical data Battery, 141
Brakes, 140
Bulbs, 142
Clutch, 137
Electrics, 141
Engine, 134
Engine oil, 136
Final drive, 139
Frame, 143
Fuel, 135
Running gear, 139
Spark plugs, 142
11158zIndex