2004 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 GT coolant temperature

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
Clock .................................. 14
Display, ambient temperature.. 15
Cruise control ................ 16-19
Adjusting footrest
plate ............................... 20-21
Seat ............................... 22-23
Adjusting windscreen .......... 24
System case .................. 25-27Safety check
Checklist ........................ 28-29
Engine oil ....................... 30-31
Fuel ................................ 32-33
Handlebar levers ............ 34-35
Brake system
- general ........................ 36-37
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS ......... 38-41
Coolant level .................. 42-43
Clutch ................................. 44
Spring preload .................... 45
Shock-absorber
adjustment .......................... 46
Wheels ........................... 47-48
Accessories and tyres......... 49
Loads............................. 50-51
Lights ............................. 52-55
Contents
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General information and controls
1
1Fuel gauge (
32)
2 Trip meter reset knob
3 Speedometer
4 Odometer
5 Trip meter
6 Revolution counter (

64) 7
Coolant temperature gauge
A Engine cold
B Engine at normal oper-
ating temperature
C Engine overheated
(

69)
8 Telltale and warning lights
(

7, 8)
9 Ignition switch and steering
lock (

10, 11)
( ) Number in parentheses

page number for description
Cockpit
CA
1234567
98
B
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43
Safety check
2
 Attention:
The coolant level must be be-
tween the MIN and MAX
marks.
Never overfill the expansion
tank.
• Top up the coolant if neces-
sary (

Maintenance Instruc-
tions, Chapter 3)

Note:
If the expansion tank is full and
coolant temperature is high (as
indicated by red warning light


8) or coolant consumption
is excessive, consult a special-
ist workshop, preferably an au-
thorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
Coolant level
MAX
MIN
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69
Starting – Riding – Parking
Coolant temperatureWarning light5 (red)
goes out when the engine is
started, above idle speed.
 Attention:
If the coolant temperature warn-
ing light 5 comes on, stop the
engine and allow it to cool down.
Check coolant level in the expan-
sion tank (

42).
If the expansion tank is full, but
the warning light remains on, or if
coolant consumption is exces-
sive, consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
Battery charge currentWarning light 6 goes out above
idle speed.
 Attention:
If warning light 6 comes on dur-
ing the journey:
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW motorcycle dealer.
Warning lights
65
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Starting – Riding – Parking
3
Engine speedChoose engine speeds in
accordance with the coolant
temperature reading (

6), and
do not use maximum engine
speeds unless the engine has
reached its regular operating
temperature.
In the red zone of the rev. coun-
ter the fuel supply is interrupted
in order to protect the engine,
so that misfiring occurs.

Note:
The governor cuts in at
9,400 rpm.
Load changes
 Warning:
Try not to open or close the
throttle abruptly, particularly
on wet or slippery roads.
Gearshifts

Note:
Never slip the clutch exces-
sively when changing gear.
Vary your speed only by using
the throttle in a suitable gear,
not by slipping the clutch.
The digital cockpit display
shows which gear has been
selected (

7).
Riding, gear shifts
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Index
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AABSFault, 80
ABS - anti-lock brake system, 76
Adjusting footrest plate, 21
Adjusting headlight beam throw,
52, 53, 54
Adjusting headlight for opposite rule of the road, 53
Adjusting headlight for RHD/LHD traffic, 53
Anti-lock Brake System Notes, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81
Anti-lock brake system, 74
BBMW Integral ABS, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81
ABS - Anti-lock Brake System,
76
Brake booster, 76
Brake-fluid reservoir, 5
Changing brake fluid, 38
Checking brake fluid level, 38
RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTION, 77
Safety reserves, 75
Self-diagnosis with pull-away
test, 78
Sensitive electronic control, 74
Troubleshooting chart, 81
Brake booster, 76
Brake fluid level Check Front brake, 40
Rear brake, 41
Brake system with BMW Integral ABS, 38,
39, 40
Brake system,
general, 36, 37
Brake system, checking, 36
CCapacity, 33
Case, 25
Catalytic convertor Safety instructions, 59
Checking brake pads, 37
Checking oil level, 30
Clock, 7, 14
Closing the system case, 26
Clutch lever, adjusting, 34
Cockpit Overview, 6
Cockpit instruments, 6
Coolant level Check, 42, 43
Coolant temperature, 68
Coolant temperature gauge, 6
Cruise control, 16, 17
Cruise-control system Notes, 16
Operation, 18, 19
A - C
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Index
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TTank cap, 4
Telltale and warning lightsABS, 7, 68
Battery charge current, 8
Battery charge light, 69
Coolant temperature, 8, 69
Cruise control, 7
Engine oil pressure, 8, 68
High-beam headlight, 8
Low fuel level, 8, 68
Neutral, 7
Turn indicator, right, 7
Telltale lights Turn indicator, left, 7
Tools, 22
Tread depth, tyres, 47, 48
Troubleshooting ABS, 81
Troubleshooting chart, 81
Turn indicator switch, left, 12
Turn-indicator cancel switch, 13
Tyres Inflation pressure, 48
Running in, 65
WWarning lightsABS, 68
Battery charge light, 69
Coolant temperature, 69
Engine oil pressure, 68
General, 68
Low fuel level, 68
Warnings, braking, 72
T - Z
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