2002 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 LT clutch

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Introduction
i
General information and con-
trols
General view, left side ........ 4-5
General view, right side ...... 6-7
Cockpit .............................. 8-9
Telltale and warning
lights .............................. 10-11
Ignition switch and steering
lock ................................ 12-13
Handlebar fittings ........... 14-15
Hazard warning flashers ...... 16
Adjusting windscreen/deflec-
tors ..................................... 17
Reverser ........................18-20
Cruise control ............... 21-24
On-board computer ....... 25-29
Cases.................................. 30
Topcase .............................. 31
Front seat .......................32-33
Rear seat .......................34-36
Seat heating ........................ 37
Helmet holder ..................... 38Safety check
Checklist ............................. 39
Engine oil ...................... 40-41
Fuel ................................ 42-43
Handlebar levers ............ 44-45
Brake system - general .. 46-47
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS ......... 48-50
Clutch ................................. 51
Suspension spring preload . 52
Wheels ........................... 53-54
Loading.......................... 55-56
Lights ............................. 57-58
Coolant ............................... 59
Contents
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General information and controls
1
1Reservoir for clutch fluid
(
b 51)
2Power socket, 12 V
For connecting auxiliary
equipment – max. 5 A 60 W
3Type plate with vehicle
identification number (VIN)
4Knob for adjusting spring
preload, rear (
b 52)5Fuse box
(Maintenance Instructions
b Chapter 2)
6Aerial (Maintenance Instruc-
tions
b Chapter 2)
7Topcase (
b 31) with
–Interior lighting
–Mirror and
–Oddments box for:
on-board literature and
oil funnel
( ) Figure in brackets b page number
for description
General view, left side
32452671
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General information and controls
1
Left handlebar fitting
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the clutch system:
Do not turn the fitting on the
handlebars.
1Switch for cruise control
(
b 21)
2Hazard warning flasher
switch (
b 16)
3Handlebar controls for
audio system (
b Supple-
mentary Rider’s Manual)4Switch for windscreen
adjustment (
b 17)
5Horn button
6Turn indicator switch, left
Press
–Turn indicators operate
To switch off turn indicators:
Self-cancelling while rid-
ing, or press turn indicator
cancel switch 13 (
b 15)
7High/low (dipped) headlight
switch
FHigh-beam headlight
GLow-beam headlight
FHeadlight flasher
123
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General information and controls
1
Cruise controlOE
DeceleratingPress and hold down button2
in RES direction (arrow)
–The motorcycle decelerates
steadily, even though you do
not manually close the throttle
L Note:
Every subsequent time you
press the button in the RES
direction, road speed
decreases by a further 2 km/h
(approx. 1 mph)
Switching off the systemMove switch1 to OFF
–The cruise control system
switches off immediately
–Redtelltale light and yellow
telltale light for cruise
control (
b 10) offTemporary override
When you actuate the:
–brakes
–clutch
–throttle twistgrip (close the
throttle)
the cruise control system is
briefly switched off
–Yellowtelltale light, cruise
control (
b 10) off
–Red telltale light on
Push button2 in the RES
direction
–The motorcycle returns to and
maintains the cruising speed
stored in memory
–Yellowtelltale light, cruise
control (
b 10) on
2(Optional extra
12
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Safety check
Checklist
Use the safety checklist –
before every journey
Please perform the safety
check accurately. If your motor-
cycle needs any routine mainte-
nance, you can then attend to it
before the journey starts
(
b Maintenance Instructions),
or have it carried out by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. This is to ensure that
your motorcycle corresponds
with road-vehicle use and
safety laws.
A motorcycle in perfect techni-
cal condition is essential for
your safety and that of other
road users.For this reason, check the
details in the following sections
before you start the journey:
–Fuel level
–Positions of the handlebar-
lever fittings
–Brake fluid level
–Clutch fluid level
–Brakes
–Warning lights and telltale
lights
–Suspension spring preload
–Wheel rim and tyre condition,
tread depth and tyre pressures
–Load, gross weight
–Lights
–Coolant level
–Check regularly (every time
you stop for fuel),
on the basis of the following
section:
–Engine oil level
(every second/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 pro-
vide the necessary advice and
assistance.
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Safety check
2
Handlebar levers
Adjusting clutch lever
e Caution:
Sudden changes in the amount
of play at the lever or a spongy
feeling when it is applied may
indicate a fault in the hydraulic
system.
If you are doubtful about the re-
liability of the hydraulic clutch
operating system, it is best to
consult an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer.
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the hydraulic circuit: do not
turn the fitting on the handle-
bar.
Turn knob A to set the most
comfortable span:
–Setting1: minimum span
–Setting3: maximum span
3
1
A
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Safety check
Clutch
Checking the fluid level in
the clutch fitting
d Warning:
The fluid level must not fall
below the centre of the sight
glass (MIN).
Place the motorcycle on its
main (centre) stand
–Make sure the ground is
level and firm.
Turn the steering fully to the
right; the fluid reservoir must
be horizontalCheck the fluid level in the
sight glass
MINMinimum level
(centre of sight glass)
L Note:
The fluid level in the reservoir
rises as the clutch plate wears.
e Caution:
If the fluid level drops, assume
there is a defect in the clutch
system. Have your clutch sys-
tem examined by a BMW mo-
torcycle dealer without delay.
MIN
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Starting – Riding – Parking
3
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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