BMW Motorrad K 1200 GT Installations- und Wartungshandbuch

BMW Motorrad

On-board

documentation

consisting of

Rider's Manual

and Maintenance

Instructions

BMW Motorrad

On-board

documentation

consisting of

Rider's Manual

and Maintenance

Instructions

BMW Motorrad

On-board

documentation

consisting of

Rider's Manual

and Maintenance

Instructions

BMW Motorrad

On-board

documentation

consisting of

Rider's Manual

and Maintenance

Instructions

BMW Motorrad

On-board

documentation

consisting of

Rider's Manual

and Maintenance

Instructions

BMW Motorrad

On-board

documentation

consisting of

Rider's Manual

and Maintenance

Instructions

BMW Motorrad

On-board

documentation

consisting of

Rider's Manual

and Maintenance

Instructions

BMW Motorrad

On-board

documentation

consisting of

Rider's Manual

and Maintenance

Instructions

BMW Motorrad

On-board

documentation

consisting of

Rider's Manual

and Maintenance

Instructions

BMW Motorrad

On-board

documentation

consisting of

Rider's Manual

and Maintenance

Instructions

BMW Motorrad

On-board

documentation

consisting of

Rider's Manual

and Maintenance

Instructions

BMW Motorrad

On-board

documentation

consisting of

Rider's Manual

and Maintenance

Instructions

BMW Motorrad

On-board

documentation

consisting of

Rider's Manual

and Maintenance

Instructions

BMW Motorrad

On-board

documentation

consisting of

Rider's Manual

and Maintenance

Instructions

BMW Motorrad

On-board

documentation

consisting of

Rider's Manual

and Maintenance

Instructions

BMW Motorrad

On-board

documentation

consisting of

Rider's Manual

and Maintenance

Instructions

Rider’s Manual

K 1200 GT

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dWarning:

This symbol indicates precau-

tions and measures which are

essential in protecting the rider

or other persons from severe or

fatal injury.

eAttention:

Instructions and precautions

specifically intended to prevent

damage to the motorcycle. Dis-

regarding them may render the

warranty invalid.

1RWH

Specific instructions on how to

operate, control, adjust or look

after items of equipment on the

motorcycle.

Important notes

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Introduction

Welcome to BMW

We congratulate you on your

choice of a motorcycle from

BMW and welcome you to the

community of BMW riders.

Familiarise yourself with your

new motorcycle, so that you

can ride it safely and confidently

in all traffic situations.

To make sure of this, please

read this Rider’s Manual care-

fully before starting to use your

new motorcycle. It contains

important information on how to

operate the controls and how to

make the best possible use of

all the motorcycle’s technical

features.

In addition, it contains useful

hints and information on the

correct equipment for machine

and rider, to ensure maximum

reliability and safety, and advice

on how to maintain the value of

your motorcycle.

If you have any questions con-

cerning your motorcycle, your

authorised BMW motorcycle

dealer will gladly provide advice

and assistance.

We hope you enjoy reading this

Rider’s Manual and wish you

many a pleasant, safe journey

on your BMW motorcycle.

Best wishes,

BMW Motorrad

Welcome to BMW

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Introduction

General information and

controls

General view, left side ........... 4

General view, right side......... 5

Cockpit ................................. 6

Telltale and warning

lights ..................................7-8

Hazard warning flashers ........ 9

Ignition switch and steering

lock ................................10-11

Left handlebar fitting ........... 12

Right handlebar fitting ......... 13

Cruise control ................14-17

Adjusting footrest

plate...............................18-19

Seat ...............................20-21

Adjusting windscreen .......... 22

System case ..................23-25

Safety check

Checklist........................26-27

Engine oil ....................... 28-29

Fuel................................ 30-31

Handlebar levers ............ 32-33

Brake system

- general ........................ 34-35

Brake system - with

BMW Integral ABS ......... 36-39

Coolant level ..................40-41

Clutch ................................. 42

Spring preload .................... 43

Shock-absorber

adjustment .......................... 44

Wheels........................... 45-46

Accessories and tyres......... 47

Loads............................. 48-49

Lights.............................50-53

Contents

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Introduction

Starting – Riding – Parking

First time out ................. 54-55

Important notes ............. 56-57

Side stand ..................... 58-59

Main (centre) stand........ 60-61

Running in ..................... 62-63

Before you start...................64

Starting ...............................65

Telltale and warning

lights ............................. 66-67

Riding, gear shifts.......... 68-69

Brake system

- general........................ 70-71

Brake system - with

BMW Integral ABS......... 72-78

BMW Integral ABS

- troubleshooting chart .......79

Arrive safely

Arrive safely....................80-81

Service worldwide ............... 82

Environmental protection .... 83

BMW rider’s equipment....... 84

BMW motorcycle

accessories......................... 85

Training means extra

safety .................................. 86

Concluding thoughts........... 87

Contents

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General information and controls

General view, left side

1Hand protector, left

2Reservoir for clutch

hydraulic fluid (b42)

3Fuel filler cap (b30)

4Leg protector, left

5Fuse box

6Storage compartment for

– toolkit

– repair kit for tubeless tyres

7Seat lock (b20)

8System case, left (b23)

9Adjusting knob for spring

preload, rear suspension

(b43)

10 Lifting handle (b60-61)

11 Power socket, 12 V,

for connecting additional

equipment – up to max. 5 A

12 Spark plugs

(bMaintenance Instructions,

Chapter 2)

( ) Number in parentheses

bpage number for description

126

12 11 10 9 8

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General information and controls

General view, right side

13 Luggage rack

14 Brake-fluid reservoir for

front brake (b38)

15 Windscreen, electrically

adjustable (b22)

16 Hand protector, right

17 Engine oil filler neck

(b29)

18 Oil level sight glass, engine

(b29)

19 Leg protector, right

20 VIN

21 Rear suspension strut,

shock-absorber adjuster

(b44)

22 Brake-fluid reservoir for rear

brake (b39)

23 System case, right (b23)

24 Type plate

( ) Number in parentheses

b page number for description

13 14 15 16

23 21 20 19 18 17

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General information and controls

1Fuel gauge (b30)

2Trip meter reset knob

3Speedometer

4Odometer

5Trip meter

6Revolution counter (b62)

7Coolant temperature gauge

AEngine cold

BEngine at normal oper-

ating temperature

CEngine overheated

(b67)

8Telltale and warning lights

(b7, 8)

9Ignition switch and steering

lock (b10, 11)

( ) Number in parentheses

bpage number for description

Cockpit

1 2 3 4 567

9 8

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General information and controls

1Telltale light, left turn indica-

tor repeater green s

2Warning light ABS

red l(b66)

3Warning light, general

red e(b66)

4Telltale light, neutral telltale

light green k(b64)

5Telltale light, cruise control

yellow OE (b14-17)

OE Optional extra

*ndepending on national-market

specification

6Telltale light, right turn indi-

cator repeater green t

7Clock

Adjust by pressing with a

ball-point pen or similar

object at point A(hours) or

point B(minutes)

8Gear indicator

( ) Number in parentheses

bpage number for description

Telltale and warning lights

1 4 B

2* 35

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General information and controls

Telltale and warning lights

1Warning light, coolant tem-

perature jred (b40, 67)

2Warning light, battery

charge current red r

(b67)

3Telltale light, high-beam

headlight blue q

4Warning light, engine oil

pressure red p (b29, 66)

5Warning light, fuel level/

when approx. 4 litres

(0.9 gal) left in tank yellow m

(b31, 66)

( ) Number in parentheses

bpage number for description

3 4 51 2

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