BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 S 2007 Rider's Manual (in English)

the on-board power supply sys-
tem is minimised, the supply to
the power socket is cut off ap-
proximately 15 minutes after the
ignition is switched off, and it is
also temporarily interrupted dur-
ing the start procedure.Cable routingThe cables from the power sock-
et to the auxiliary device must be
routed in such a way that they:Do not impede the rider
Do not restrict or obstruct the
steering angle and handling
characteristics
Cannot be trapped
Incorrectly routed cables
can impede the rider.
Route the cables as described
above.
LuggageCorrect loading
Overloading and imbal-
anced loads can adversely
affect the motorcycle's handling.
Do not exceed the permissible
gross weight and be sure to
comply with the instructions on
loading.
Set spring preload, damping
characteristic and tyre pres-
sures to suit total weight.
Adjust the spring preload for
rear wheel ( 58)
Check the tyre pressure
( 62)
Adjust the damping for rear
wheel ( 59)
Ensure that the case volumes
on the left and right are equal.
Make sure that the weight is
uniformly distributed between
right and left. Pack heavy items at the bot-
tom and toward the inboard
side.
Note the maximum permissible
payload of the cases and the
speed limit for riding with cases
on the motorcycle.
Payload of cases
with OA Case: ≤8kg
Maximum permissible
speed for riding with
cases fitted to the motorcycle
with OA Case:
≤180 km/h
Note the maximum permissible
payload of the tank rucksack
and the speed limit for riding
with a tank rucksack on the
motorcycle.
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Payload of tank rucksack
with OA Tank rucksack: ≤5kg
Maximum permissible
speed for riding with the
tank rucksack fitted to the mo-
torcycle
with OA Tank rucksack:
≤130 km/h
Note the maximum permissible
payload of the tankbag and
the speed limit for riding with
a tankbag on the motorcycle.
Payload of tankbag
with OA Tankbag: ≤5kg Maximum permissible
speed for riding with the
tankbag fitted to the motor-
cycle
with OA Tankbag:
≤130 km/h
Case
OA
Release leversEach case has two levers, one on
each side of the lock.
The grey lever marked OPEN is
for opening and closing the case.
The black lever marked
RELEASE is for removing and
attaching the case.
Opening casesTurn the lock barrel in the
OPEN direction.
Pull the grey release lever
(OPEN) up.
Lock straps 1open.
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Pull the grey release lever
(OPEN) up again.
Pull case lid2out of the retain-
er.Closing casesPress catches 1of the case lid
into retainers 2.
The catches engage with an
audible click.
Press the catches on the lock
straps into retainers 2.
The catches engage with an
audible click.
Check that the catches are
locked securely into place.
Adjusting case volumeClose the case lid.
Turn the lock strap
buckles 1of the lock straps
out.
Pull the lock straps up and out.
This expands the case to max-
imum volume. Close the lock straps.
Press the lock straps against
the case body.
The case volume adapts to the
contents.
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Removing casesTurn the lock barrel in the RE-
LEASE direction.
Pull the black release lever
(RELEASE) up.Pull the case out of the top
holder.
Lift the case out of the bottom
holder.
Installing caseTurn the lock barrel in the RE-
LEASE direction.
Hook the case into bottom
holder
2.
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Pull the black release lever
(RELEASE) up.
Press the case into top hold-
er3.
Push the black release lever
(RELEASE) down.
The case is locked into place.
Lock the case.
Check that it is correctly en-
gaged.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 caseOpen 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 assistance
kit for instructions detailing the
procedure and for safety informa-
tion.Removing breakdown
assistance kitMake sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Remove the seat ( 63)
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Remove screws1.
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 assist-
ance kit.
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Maintenance
Maintenance
General instructions.................. 96
Toolkit ............................... 96
Engine oil ............................ 97
Brake system, general . . . ............ 99
Brake pads . . . ..................... 100
Brake fluid ......................... 101
Clutch ............................. 103
Tyres .............................. 104
Rims ............................... 105
Wheels ............................ 105
Front-wheel stand ................. 113
Rear-wheel stand .................. 114
Bulbs .............................. 115
Jump starting . ..................... 125
Battery ............................. 126
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General instructionsThe Maintenance chapter de-
scribes straightforward proced-
ures for checking and replacing
certain wear parts.
Special tightening torques are lis-
ted as applicable. The tightening
torques for the threaded fasten-
ers on your motorcycle are listed
in the section entitled "Technical
data".
You will find information on more
extensive maintenance and re-
pair work in the Repair Manual
on DVD/CD-ROM (RepROM) for
your motorcycle, which is avail-
able from your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Some of the work calls for spe-
cial tools and a thorough know-
ledge of motorcycles. If you
are in doubt consult a specialist
workshop, preferably your author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
ToolkitStandard on-board toolkit1 Screwdriver with reversible
bladeRemoving and installing turn
indicator glass
Disconnecting leads from bat-
tery terminals
2 Torx wrench, T25 Removing and installing body
panels
Removing and installing battery
retainer 3 Screwdriver, small
Removing and installing turn
indicator glass
On-board toolkit service
kitYour authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer can provide the on-
board toolkit service kit that you
will need if you are considering
undertaking more extensive work.
You will find information on un-
dertaking work of this nature in
the Repair Manual on the DVD/
CD-ROM also obtainable from
your authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
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1 Extending tool holderAdapters to accommodate all
tools
Removing and installing spark
plugs
2 1/4" bits 5x Torx, for example for remov-
ing and installing rear wheel
2x cross-head bits
1x plain screwdriver bit
3 3/8" adapter for socket-
head screws, w/f 22 Removing and installing front
axle 4 Electric torch
LED bulb
5 Socket 3x open-ended spanner, for
example for connecting and
disconnecting leads to battery
terminals
6 Adapter Adapter for 1/4" bits
9x12 mm and 3/8" swivel ad-
apters
Engine oilChecking engine oil level
The engine can seize if the
oil level is low, and this can
lead to accidents.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Oil can collect in the sump
if the motorcycle is out of
use for an extended period of
time; this oil has to be pumped into the oil tank before the level
is read. The engine oil must be
at operating temperature to do
this. Checking the oil level with
the engine cold or after no more
than a short ride will lead to mis-
interpretation; this in turn, means
that the engine will be operated
with the incorrect quantity of oil.
In order to ensure that the en-
gine oil level is read correctly,
check the oil level only after a
lengthy trip.
Make sure the engine is at op-
erating temperature and hold
the motorcycle upright.
with OA Centre stand:
Check that the engine is at op-
erating temperature, make sure
the ground is level and firm
and place the motorcycle on its
centre stand.
Allow the engine to idle for one
minute.
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Switch off the ignition.
Check the oil level in oil-level
indicator1. Engine oil, specified level
Between MIN and MAX
marks
If the oil level is below the MIN
mark: Top up the engine oil ( 98)
If the oil level is above the MAX
mark: Drain the engine oil ( 99)
Topping up engine oilRemove the seat ( 63) Damage to the engine
can result if it is operated
without enough oil, but the same
also applies if the oil level is too
high.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Wipe the area around the filler
neck clean.
Remove cap of oil filler neck 1
by turning it counter-clockwise.
Top up the engine oil to the
specified level.
Check the engine oil level
( 97)
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