2002 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 GT brake

2
Introduction
i
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 .................. 23-25Safety 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
i
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 ....... 79Arrive 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
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General view, right side
13Luggage rack
14 Brake-fluid reservoir for
front brake (
b 38)
15 Windscreen, electrically
adjustable (
b 22)
16 Hand protector, right
17 Engine oil filler neck
(
b 29)
18 Oil level sight glass, engine
(
b 29)
19 Leg protector, right
20 VIN 21
Rear suspension strut,
shock-absorber adjuster
(
b 44)
22 Brake-fluid reservoir for rear
brake (
b 39)
23 System case, right (
b 23)
24 Type plate
( ) Number in parentheses
b page number for description
13141516
24
23212019181722
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General information and controls
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d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the brake system:
 do not turn the fitting on the
handlebar.
7 Switch for heated
handlebar grips
OE
A Heating function off
B 50% (centre position)
C 100%
8 Starter pushbutton
9 Emergency off (kill) switch
for ignition (
b 64)
OEOptional extra
10 Right flashing turn indicator
switch
Press
– Turn indicators operate
To switch off turn indicators:
 Self-cancelling while riding,
or press turn-indicator can-
cel switch 11
11 Turn-indicator cancel switch
Press
– Left/right turn indicators off
12 Switch for seat heating
OE
0Seat heating off
.Seat heating on
..Fast heating on for rapid
heating
Right handlebar fitting
ABC7
12
11
89
10
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General information and controls
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Cruise controlOE
L Note:
With automatic cruise control,
speed can be controlled in the
range between 40 and 180 km/h
(25 and 112 mph).
When the motorcycle is at a
standstill and – ignition OFF –
the system is switched off and
the stored road speed is can-
celled.
Telltale light, cruise control
yellow off.
On a motorcycle fitted with
BMW Integral ABS, the cruise-
control system is not operation-
al if the brake light is defective
(general warning light red
e
ON b 66).
OEOptional extra
d Warning:
Do not engage cruise control
when:
– Riding on twisty roads with poor forward vision
– Heavy traffic does not enable
you to maintain a constant
road speed
– Riding on wet, unpaved or dirty roads
The motorcycle might exceed
your chosen cruise control
speed if the engine's braking
effect is insufficient on a down-
hill gradient. It could also drop
below this speed when you
ride uphill.
For safety reasons, always
keep both hands on the
handlebars.
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General information and controls
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Decelerating Push and hold button1 in RES
direction
– The motorcycle decelerates steadily, even though you do
not manually close the throttle
L Note:
Every subsequent time you push
the button in the RES direction,
road speed decreases by a
further 2 km/h (1 mph).
Switching off the system Move switch 3 to OFF
– The cruise control system switches off immediately
– Red indicator light 2 and the
yellow cruise control light
are off 6 Temporary override
When you actuate the:
–brakes
–clutch
– throttle twistgrip (close the throttle)
the cruise control system is
briefly switched off
– Indicator light, cruise control yellow off
– Red indicator light 2 on
 Push button 1 in the RES
direction
– The motorcycle returns to and maintains the cruising speed
stored in memory
– Indicator light, cruise control
yellow on.
OEOptional extra
Cruise controlOE
1
3
2
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Safety check
2
For this reason, check the
details in the following sections
before you start the journey:
– Fuel level
– Positions of the handlebar levers
–Brakes
–Brake fluid level
– Clutch fluid level
– Coolant level
– Shock-absorber setting and spring preload
– Wheel rim and tyre condition, tread depth and tyre
pressures
– Load, gross weight
–Lights
– Warning lights and indicator lights with ignition switched
on – Check regularly (every time
you stop for fuel), on the basis
of the following section:
– Engine oil level (every sec- ond/third stop for fuel):
– Brake pads
If you encounter any problems
or difficulties, it is always best to
contact your authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer.
He will provide the necessary
advice and assistance.
Checklist
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Safety check
2
Handlebar levers
Adjusting handbrake lever
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the hydraulic circuit of the
brake system:
 do not turn the fitting on the
handlebar. Turn knob A to set the most
comfortable span:
–Setting 1: minimum span
–Setting 4: maximum span
4
1
A
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