2002 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 LT light

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Running in
Running in new brake
pads
d Warning:
New brake pads must “bed
down” and therefore do not
achieve their optimum friction
levels during the first 500 km
(approx. 300 miles).
This slight initial reduction in
braking efficiency can be
compensated for by exerting
greater pressure on the lever.
Try to avoid all unnecessary
hard braking applications
during this initial period.
e Caution:
Comply with the notes on BMW
Integral ABS (b 78-85).
Running in new tyres
d Warning:
New tyres have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened
by riding in a restrained man-
ner at various heel angles
until the tyres are run in.
This running in procedure is
essential if the tyres are to
reach their maximum level of
grip.
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Before you start
Switch on the ignition–Emergency off (kill) switch in
operating position1
Turn ignition key toON
In an emergency only:
Move emergency off switch to
the 0 position.
–The Motronic, fuel pump and
starter motor electrical cir-
cuits are out of action
L Note:
If you move the kill switch to the
0 position while the ignition is
on (switch in ON position), the
BMW Integral ABS remains op-
erational (
b 78-85).
Fully retract the side stand
L Note:
If the side stand is extended
and a gear engaged, you can-
not start the motorcycle.
Select neutral–Neutral indicator light green
k on (b 10)
–Gear indicator shows “0”
L Note:
Engine does not start:
–Move the gear lever to the
k position or disengage
the clutch
Engine stops when first gear is
engaged:
–Fully retract the side stand; if
necessary, consult the trou-
bleshooting chart
(b Maintenance Instructions,
Chapter 2)
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34 Warning lights
ABS warning lightThe ABS warning light 1 lights
up if the BMW Integral ABS
(
b 85) develops a fault
Warning light, general General warning light 2 lights
up if the BMW Integral ABS
develops a fault (
b 85), or if the
tail light or brake light is defec-
tive.
Low fuel levelWhen warning light3 comes
on, there are still approx.
4 litres (0.9 gal) of fuel in the
tank.
* depending on national-market speci-
fication
Engine oil pressureWarning light4 goes out above
idle speed.
e Caution:
If warning light4 comes on dur-
ing the journey, take the follow-
ing action immediately if no
road safety risk is incurred:
Declutch
Operate the emergency off
switch
Bring the motorcycle safely to
a halt
Check engine oil level
(
b 41)
Top up the oil if the level is low. If
the warning light comes on even
though the oil level is correct, you
must consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
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56Warning lights
Coolant temperature
Warning light5 (red) goes out
when the engine is started,
above idle speed.
e Caution:
If the coolant temperature warn-
ing light 5 comes on, stop the
engine and allow it to cool
down.
Check coolant level in the
expansion tank (
b 59).
If the expansion tank is full, but
the warning light remains on, or
if coolant consumption is ex-
cessive, consult a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW motorcycle dealer.
Battery charge currentWarning light6 goes out above
idle speed.
e Caution:
If warning light 6 comes on dur-
ing the journey: seek the advice
of a specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.
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Riding and changing gear
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 upward shifts into 2nd,
3rd, 4th and 5th gears, repeat
the above procedure
Shifting down:Close the throttle (twistgrip)
Pull the clutch lever in
Select the next-lower gear:
(opposite direction to arrow)
Engage the clutch again
smoothly
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2 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS
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
automatically 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 81).Release the brake levers, if
necessary.
Switch on the ignition
Initially:
–ABS warning light1:
flashes at 4 Hz
–General warning light2:
ON
bSelf-diagnosis is in
progress
Then:
–ABS warning light1:
flashes at 1 Hz
–General warning light2:
OFF
bSelf-diagnosis successfully
completed
* depending on national-market speci-
fication
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2 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS
Start 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 x flash per
second (slow flashing)
Flashing at 4 Hz = 4 x flashes
per second (fast flashing)
* depending on national-market speci-
fication
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 completes,
apply the brakes, disengage the
clutch, and start the engine.
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BMW Integral ABS - Troubleshooting
Warning light,
generaleWarning light,
ABSl /
brake failureMalfunctions
OFF ON Only RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION
available in both circuits (
b 81)
OFF Flashes at
1HzABS not available
Pull-away test not completed (
b 82)
OFF Flashes at
4HzOnly RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION
available in both circuits (
b 81)
Self-diagnosis not completed (b 82)
ON OFF Tail light/brake light defective
(Maintenance Instructions, b Chapter 2)
ON Flashes at
1HzAt least one brake circuit without
ABS (
b 84)
ON Flashes at
4HzAt least one brake circuit in RESIDUAL
BRAKING FUNCTION mode (
b 81)
Alternate flas-
hing at 1 HzAlternate flas-
hing 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 flas-
hing at 4 HzAlternate flas-
hing 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 81)
d Warning:
Do not ride the motorcycle if you
have any doubts about the
dependability of the brake sys-
tem.
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