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

A
Abbreviations and symbols, 6
ABSSelf-diagnosis, 71
Warning, 29
Anti-theft alarm, 17 Warning, 38
ASC Self-diagnosis, 72
Switching off, 55
Switching on, 56
Warning, 31, 33
B
Battery Battery compartment, 13, 127
Charging battery when
connected, 126
Charging battery when
disconnected, 127
Installation, 129
Removal, 128
Technical data, 144
Warning for battery charge
current, 25 Brake fluid
Checking level, front, 13, 101
Checking level, rear, 13, 102
Brake pads Checking front, 100
Checking rear, 101
Running in, 73
Brakes Adjusting handbrake lever, 57
Checking operation, 99
Technical data, 142
Breakdown assistance kit, 93
Bulbs General instructions, 115
Replacing brake-light
bulbs, 120
Replacing front turn indicator
bulbs, 122
Replacing high-beam headlight
bulb, 118
Replacing low-beam headlight
bulb, 116
Replacing parking-light
bulb, 119
Replacing rear light bulbs, 120 Replacing rear turn indicator
bulbs, 123
Technical data, 145
Warning for bulb failure, 26
C
Case Adapting, 93
Adjusting, 91
Closing, 91
Installing, 92
Opening, 90
Removing, 92
Checklist, 70
Clock Adjusting, 44
Clutch Adjusting clutch lever, 56
Checking level, 11, 103
Checking operation, 103
Technical data, 140
Confirmation of maintenance work, 152
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CoolantTemperature gauge, 20
Warning, 24
Currency, 7
D
Damping Adjusting, 11, 59
E
Electrics Technical data, 144
Emergency off switch (kill switch), 16, 54
Engine Technical data, 138
Warning for engine
electronics, 24
Engine oil Checking level, 13, 97
Draining, 99
Technical data, 139
Topping up, 14, 98
Warning for engine oil level, 29
Warning for engine oil
pressure, 25 Equipment, 7
ESA, 15, 59
EWS, 43
Warning, 24
F
Frame Technical data, 145
Front-wheel stand, 113
Fuel Quantity reading, 20
Refuelling, 13, 77
Technical data, 139
Warning for fuel down to
reserve, 24
Fuses, 144
G
Gear indicator, 20
Grip heating, 16, 55
H
Handlebar fittings General view, left side, 15
General view, right side, 16 Hazard warning flashers, 15, 16
Switching off, 54
Switching on, 53
Headlight Adjustment for driving on left/
driving on right, 62
Beam throw, 63
High-beam headlight, 18
Low-beam headlight, 18
Side light, 18
Helmet holder, 14, 65
Horn, 15
I
Ignition Switching off, 42
Switching on, 42
Immobiliser, 43 Warning, 24
Instrument cluster Overview, 17
Sensor for instrument-cluster
lighting, 17
J
Jump starting, 125
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K
Keys, 42
L
Laying up, 134
LightsHeadlight flasher, 15, 52
High-beam headlight, 15, 52
Low-beam headlight, 52
Parking light, 52
Side light, 52
Luggage Correct loading, 89
Luggage loops, 66
M
Maintenance General instructions, 96
Mirrors Adjusting, 58
Motorcycle General view, left side, 11
General view, right side, 13
Laying up, 134
Restoring to use, 134 Multifunction display, 17
Overview, 20
O
Odometer and tripmeters Resetting, 46
Selecting readings, 45
On-board computer Ambient temperature, 48
Average consumption, 49
Average speed, 48
Oil level, 50
Range, 50
Selecting readings, 47
P
Power socket, 11
Pre-ride check, 71
R
Rear-wheel drive Technical data, 141
Rear-wheel stand, 114
Refuelling, 77 Reserve
Warning, 24
Residual range, 47
Restoring to use, 134
Rev. counter, 17
Rims Test, 105
Running gear Technical data, 141
Running in, 73
S
Seat Installation, 64
Lock, 11
Removal, 63
Service, 150 Status indicators on the
display, 20
Service Card, 150
Side stand For starting, 70
Spark plugs, 144
Speedometer, 17
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Spring preloadAdjusting, 11, 58
Starter, 16
Steering lock Locking, 43
T
Technical data Battery, 144
Brakes, 142
Bulbs, 145
Clutch, 140
Electrics, 144
Engine, 138
Engine oil, 139
Frame, 145
Fuel, 139
Rear-wheel drive, 141
Running gear, 141
Spark plugs, 144
Standards, 7
Transmission, 140
Wheels and tyres, 142
Telltale lights, 17 Toolkit, 14
Service kit, 96
Standard kit, 96
Torques, 135
Transmission For starting, 70
Technical data, 140
Troubleshooting chart, 136
Turn indicators Left, 15, 53
Right, 16, 53
Switching off, 16, 53
Tyre pressure monitoring RDC Label on wheel rim, 105
Operation, 51
Status indicators, 51
Warning, 33
Tyres Checking inflation pressure, 62
Measuring tread depth, 104
Recommended tyres, 105
Running in, 73
Technical data, 142 V
Vehicle identification number, 13
W
Warning lights, 17
Warnings
Mode of presentation, 22
Warnings, overview, 23, 28, 30, 32, 35, 39
Wheels Installing front wheel, 107
Installing rear wheel, 111
Remove the front wheel, 106
Removing rear wheel, 109
Technical data, 142
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Details described or illustrated
in this booklet may differ from
the motorcycle's actual specifica-
tion as purchased, the accessor-
ies fitted or the national-market
specification. No claims will be
entertained as a result of such
discrepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-
sumption and performance data
are quoted to the customary tol-
erances.
The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions excepted.
© 2007 BMW Motorrad
Not to be reproduced either
wholly or in part without written
permission from BMW Motorrad,
After Sales.
Printed in Germany.

The most important data for a filling-station stop can be found in the following chart:Fuel
Recommended fuel grade98 ROZ/RON, Premium plus un-
leaded
95 ROZ/RON, Premium unleaded
(fuel grade, usable with power-
and consumption-related restric-
tions)
Usable fuel capacity 19 l
Reserve fuel 4l
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold
2.5 bar, two-up and/or with lug-
gage, tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, one-up, tyre cold
2.9 bar, two-up and/or with lug-
gage, tyre cold
BMW recommends
Order No. 01 41 7 712 081
07.2007, 5th edition
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