2002 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 GT lock

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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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General view, left side
1Hand protector, left
2 Reservoir for clutch
hydraulic fluid (
b 42)
3 Fuel filler cap (
b 30)
4 Leg protector, left
5 Fuse box
6 Storage compartment for
– toolkit
– repair kit for tubeless tyres 7
Seat lock (
b 20)
8 System case, left (
b 23)
9 Adjusting knob for spring
preload, rear suspension
(
b 43)
10 Lifting handle (
b 60-61)
11 Power socket, 12 V,
for connecting additional
equipment – up to max. 5 A
12 Spark plugs
(
b Maintenance Instructions,
Chapter 2)
( ) Number in parentheses
b page number for description
1265437
12111098
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1Fuel gauge (b 30)
2 Trip meter reset knob
3 Speedometer
4 Odometer
5 Trip meter
6 Revolution counter (
b 62) 7
Coolant temperature gauge
A Engine cold
B Engine at normal oper-
ating temperature
C Engine overheated
(
b 67)
8 Telltale and warning lights
(
b 7, 8)
9 Ignition switch and steering
lock (
b 10, 11)
( ) Number in parentheses
b page number for description
Cockpit
CA
1234567
98
B
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1Telltale light, left turn indica-
tor repeater green
s
2 Warning light ABS
red
l (b 66)
3 Warning light, general
red
e (b 66)
4 Telltale light, neutral telltale
light green
k (b 64)
5 Telltale light, cruise control
yellow
OE (b 14-17)
OEOptional extra
*
n depending on national-market
specification
6 Telltale light, right turn indi-
cator repeater green
t
7 Clock
Adjust by pressing with a
ball-point pen or similar
object at point A(hours) or
point B (minutes)
8 Gear indicator
( ) Number in parentheses
b page number for description
Telltale and warning lights
78
6A14B2*35
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KeysYou will receive two master
keys and one spare key.
A small plastic tag indicating
the key number is also
supplied.
d Warning:
If the motorcycle is fitted with
BMW Integral ABS, only a RE-
SIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION
is available when the ignition is
switched off (b 75 )
L Note:
The ignition switch and steering
lock, fuel filler cap and the seat
lock and system cases are all
operated with the same key.
Ignition switch and steering lock
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Ignition switch and steering lock
Key positionsONOperating position,
ignition, lights and all
electrical circuits
switched on
R * Ignition and lights off,
steering not locked
(handlebars can be turned
freely to left or right)
d Warning:
Never turn the key to OFF or
I while riding the motorcycle!
* The key can be removed in these
positions
 Turn the handlebars to full left lock.
e Attention:
Engage the steering lock with
the handlebars in this position
only.
OFF * Ignition and lights off,
steering locked
I * Parking light on,
steering locked
L Note:
Switch the parking light on only
for limited periods. Note state of
battery charge.
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Removing seat:Turn key1 in the seat lock to
position A and hold it in this
position
 Pull the seat to the rear and up into the 1st stage C of the
locking mechanism.
 Remove the seat
– Toolkit is accessible
–Tubeless tire repair kit is accessible
– Fuses are accessible
– Coolant expansion tank is accessible
Adjusting seat:– The seat can be moved to 2 positions:
E = high D = low
e Attention:
When installing the seat, make
sure that it is firmly located.
Turn key 1 in the seat lock to
position A and hold it in this
position
 Pull the seat to the rear and up into the 1st stage C of the
locking mechanism.
Seat
A
1
B
C
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Seat
 Push the front of the seat into guide E or D to suit the height
of the rider.
 Engage the seat in the 2nd stage B of the locking
mechanism by pushing it at
the rear.
Installing seat:
e Attention:
When installing the seat, make
sure that it is firmly located.  Push the tongue of the seat
under the seat support
 Carefully insert the seat at the rear into stage 1 of the lock-
ing mechanism.
 Push the front of the seat into guide D or E, to suit the height
of the rider.
 Engage the seat into the
2nd stage B of the locking
mechanism by pushing it at
the rear (arrow).
E
D
B
C
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