2002 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 GT light

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Starting – Riding – Parking
Riding, gear shifts
Moving away/shifting up: Pull the clutch lever in
 Press down on the gearshift lever (to select first gear) and
take your foot off the lever
 Smoothly re-engage the
clutch
 Increase engine speed slightly as necessary
 Accelerate when the clutch is fully engaged
 For upshifts into 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th gears, pull the
front of the gear lever up
Shifting down: Close the throttle (twistgrip)
 Pull the clutch lever in
 Select the next-lowest gear:
(opposite direction to arrow)
 Smoothly re-engage the
clutch
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Self-diagnosis with pull-
away test
The BMW Integral ABS performs
self-diagnosis and a pull-away
test to ensure its operability.
Self-diagnosis is performed auto-
matically when you switch on the
ignition.
d Warning:
Self-diagnosis is not performed
unless both brake levers are in
their fully released positions.
Only the RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTION is available until
self-diagnosis is completed
(b 75).
*n depending on national-market
specification
• Release the brake levers, if necessary
 Switch on the ignition
Initially:
– ABS warning light 1:
Flashes at 4 Hz
– General warning light 2:
ON
bSelf-diagnosis is in
progress
Then:
– ABS warning light 1:
Flashes at 1 Hz
– General warning light 2:
OFF
bSelf-diagnosis successfully
completed
Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS
1*2
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Starting – Riding – ParkingStart the engine.
 Move off
– ABS warning light1:
OFF (as of approx. 5 km/h
(3 mph) road speed)
bPull-away test successfully
completed
bBMW Integral ABS is
available
L Note:
Flashing at 1 Hz = 1 flash per
second (slow flashing)
Flashing at 4 Hz = 4 flashes per
second (fast flashing)
L Note:
Starting on gradients:
Always switch on the ignition
with gear engaged, clutch lever
released and both brake levers
released.
Self-diagnosis cannot be per-
formed if you do not follow this
procedure.
When self-diagnosis com-
pletes, apply the brakes, disen-
gage the clutch, and start the
engine.
*n depending on national-market
specification
1*2
Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS
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Starting – Riding – Parking
BMW Integral ABS - Troubleshooting
OEOptional extra
Warning light,
generaleABS warning
light
l Malfunctions
OFF ON Only RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION available in both circuits (
b 75)
OFF Flashes at 1 HzABS not available
Pull-away test not completed (
b 76)
OFF Flashes at 4 HzOnly RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION
available in both circuits (
b 75)
Self-diagnosis not completed (b 76)
ON OFF Rear light/brake light defective (
b Maintenance Instructions, Chapter 2)
Cruise-control systemOE not available.
ON Flashes at 1 HzAt least one brake circuit without
ABS (
b 78)
ON Flashes at 4 HzAt least one brake circuit in RESIDUAL
BRAKING FUNCTION mode (
b 75)
Alternate
flashing at
1 Hz Alternate
flashing at
1 HzFluid level in BMW Integral ABS too low.
Check the motorcycle as follows:
– Ignition OFF: is brake pressure OK at
the brake levers?
– Are the brakes acting on both wheels?
– Is the brake system leaktight, no signs of brake fluid escaping?
The brake system is defective if the test
outcome is negative.
Alternate
flashing at
4 Hz Alternate
flashing at
4 HzFluid level in the BMW Integral ABS is too
low, perform the checks listed above.
Only RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION
available in at least one circuit (
b 75)
d Warning:
Do not ride the motorcycle if you have
any doubts about the dependability of
the brake system.
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Index
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AABSFault, 78
ABS - anti-lock brake system, 74
Adjusting footrest plate, 19
Adjusting headlight beam throw,
50, 51, 52
Adjusting headlight for opposite rule of the road, 51
Adjusting headlight for RHD/LHD traffic, 51
Anti-lock Brake System Notes, 74-79
Anti-lock brake system, 72
BBMW Integral ABS, 72-79 ABS - Anti-lock Brake System,
74
Brake booster, 74
Brake-fluid reservoir, 5
Changing brake fluid, 36
Checking brake fluid level, 36
RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTION, 75
Safety reserves, 73
Self-diagnosis with pull-away
test, 76
Sensitive electronic control, 72
Troubleshooting chart, 79
Brake booster, 74 Brake fluid level
CheckFront brake, 38
Rear brake, 39
Brake system with BMW Integral ABS, 36,
37, 38
Brake system, general, 34, 35
Brake system, checking, 34
CCapacity, 31
Case, 23
Catalytic convertor Safety instructions, 57
Checking brake pads, 35
Checking oil level, 28
Clock, 7
Clock (in cockpit), 7
Closing the system case, 24
Clutch lever, adjusting, 32
Cockpit Overview, 6
Cockpit instruments, 6
Coolant level Check, 40, 41
Coolant temperature, 66
Coolant temperature gauge, 6
Cruise control, 14, 15
Cruise-control system
Notes, 14
Operation, 16, 17
A - D
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Index
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EEmergency off (kill) switch for ignition, 13
Engine oil, 29
Oil filler neck, 29
Engine oil pressure
telltale light, 66
Engine speed, 68
FFront brake Brake fluid level, 38
Handbrake lever, 33
Fuel Octane number, 31
Fuel filler cap, 4, 30
Fuel gauge, 6
Fuel tank capacity, 66
Fuse box, 4
GGear indicator, 7
Gearshift lever, 19
Gearshifts, 68, 69
General view, Left side, 4
Right side, 5
HHandlebar fitting
Left, 12
Right, 13
Handlebar lever
Handbrake lever, 33 Hazard warning flashers, 9
Headlight basic setting, 53
Headlight switch, 12
Heated handlebar grips, 13
High-beam/low-beam headlight
switch, 12
Horn, 12
Horn push, 12
IIgnition switch and steering lock, 6, 10
Function, 11
Installing system case, 25
Integral brake function, 74
KKeys, 10
LLHD traffic Headlight setting, 51
Lifting handle, 4
Light switch, 13
Lights, 50, 52, 53 Beam throw, 40, 51
Notes, 40
Loading, 47
MMain (centre) stand, 60, 61
Motorcycle accessories, 85
E - M
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NNeutral (gearbox), 64
Notes on safetyGeneral, 56
OOctane number, fuel, 31
Odometer, 6
Oil filler neck, 5, 29
Oil levelCheck, 29
Engine oil pressure, 8, 66
Sight glass, 5
Overheating, 57, 65
PPartially integral brakes, 74
Permitted gross weight, 49
Power socket, 4
RRefuelling, 30
Removing system case, 24
RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION, 37, 75
Revolution counter, 6
RHD traffic Headlight setting, 51
Rider’s equipment, 84
Riding, 68
Right flashing turn indicator switch, 13 Rims, 45
Running-in speeds, 62
SSafety check, 26, 27
Safety instructions
Catalytic converter, 57
Safety margin, 73
Seat Adjusting, 20
Installing, 21
Removing, 20
Seat lock, 4
Self-cancelling turn indicators, 12,
13
Self-diagnosis with pull-away test,
76
Sensitive electronic control, 72
Service, 81
Service worldwide, 82
Side stand, 58, 59, 64
Speedometer, 6
Spring preload
Front wheel, 43
Starter button, 13
Starter switch, 13
Starting, 65
Switch on the ignition, 64
System case, 23, 25
N - S
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Index
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TTank cap, 4
Telltale and warning lightsABS, 7, 66
Battery charge current, 8
Battery charge light, 67
Coolant temperature, 8, 67
Cruise control, 7
Engine oil pressure, 8, 66
High-beam headlight, 8
Low fuel level, 8, 66
Neutral, 7
Turn indicator, right, 7
Telltale lights Turn indicator, left, 7
Toolkit, 4
Tools, 4, 20
Tread depth, tyres, 45, 46
Troubleshooting ABS, 79
Troubleshooting chart, 79
Turn indicator switch, left, 12
Turn-indicator cancel switch, 13
Tyres
Inflation pressure, 46
Running in, 63WWarning lightLow fuel level, 66
Warning lights
ABS, 66
Battery charge light, 67
Coolant temperature, 67
Engine oil pressure, 66
General, 66
Warnings
Braking, 70
T - Z
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