2004 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R ECU

i5Introduction
Custom equipmentWhen you ordered your BMW
motorcycle, you chose various
items of custom equipment.
This Rider’s Manual describes
optional extras (OE) offered by
BMW and selected optional
accessories (OA). This
explains why the manual may
also contain descriptions of
equipment which you have not
ordered. Country-specific
deviations from the motorcycle
illustrated are also possible.
If your BMW contains equip-
ment which is not described in
this Rider’s Manual, this will be
described in separate operat-
ing instructions.
Technical dataAll dimensions, weights and
power ratings stated in the
Rider’s Manual are quoted to
the standards and comply with
the tolerance requirements of
the Deutsche Institut für Nor-
mung e. V. (DIN). Versions for
individual countries may differ.CurrencyThe high safety and quality
standards of BMW motorcy-
cles are maintained by con-
stant development work on
designs, equipment and
accessories. Because of this,
your motorcycle may differ
from the information supplied
in the Rider's Manual. Nor can
errors and omissions be
entirely ruled out. We hope
you will appreciate that noclaims can be entertained on
the basis of the data, illustra-
tions or descriptions in this
manual.
BMW Service Advanced technology requires
specially adapted methods of
maintenance and repair.
Incorrectly executed
maintenance and repair
work could result in subse-
quent damage and the safety
risks associated with this.
BMW recommends that you
have the necessary work on
your motorcycle performed ei-
ther by an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer or by a
workshop that operates to
BMW specifications and
employs suitably trained
personnel. c

335Operation
Locking the handlebars• Turn the handlebars to the full left or right lock position.
• Turn the key to the
1 posi-
tion for OFF, while moving
the handlebars slightly.
» Ignition, light and all function circuits switched off.
» Handlebars locked.
» In this position, you can remove the key. If the motorcycle is on the
side stand, the surface of
the ground will determine
whether it is better to turn the
handlebars to the left or right.
On level ground, a secure
stance is only ensured with the
handlebars turned to the left.
On level ground, always turn
the handlebars to the left and
lock them in this position.c
Brake servo assistance is
not available when the ig-
nition is off.
Do not switch off the ignition
when riding. c
Electronic immobiliserThe electronic immobiliser
helps protect your BMW
motorcycle from theft, and this
enhanced security is at your disposal without any need for
you to set parameters or acti-
vate additional systems. The
engine of a motorcycle fitted
with this electronic immobiliser
can only be started with the
keys that belong to the vehi-
cle. You can also have your
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer bar individual keys, for
example if a particular key
goes missing. The engine can-
not be started with a key that
has been barred.
In-key securityAn electronic component is
integrated into each of your
keys. The motorcycle's elec-
tronics exchange certain con-
tinuously changing signals
with the electronics in the key;
these signals are specific to

Operation336
your motorcycle and they are
transmitted via the ring
antenna in the ignition lock.
The ignition is not enabled for
starting until the key has been
recognised as "authorised" for
your motorcycle.A spare key attached to
the same ring as the igni-
tion key used to start the en-
gine could "upset" the elec-
tronics, in which case the
enabling signal for starting is
not issued. The "EWS" warn-
ing is displayed in the multi-
function display.
Always keep the spare key
separately from the ignition
key. c
Replacement keys and
extra keysYou can obtain replacement/
extra keys
only
through an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer. The keys are part of an
integrated security system, so
the dealer is under an obliga-
tion to check the legitimacy of
all applications for replace-
ment/extra keys.
If you want to have a lost key
barred, you have to bring with
you all the keys that belong to
the motorcycle. A key that has
been barred can subsequently
be cleared and reactivated for
use.
Hazard warning
flashersSwitching on the hazard
warning flashers• Switch on the ignition.
• Press hazard warning flash-
ers button 1.
» Hazard warning flashers in
operation.
» Left/right turn indicator tell-
tale lights flash.
• Switch off the ignition.

351Operation
» Starting with the current setting, the settings are
displayed in the following
sequence:
– One-up riding
– One-up riding with luggage
– Two-up riding
(with luggage)
Spring preload is adjusted to
the setting shown on the dis-
play if you do not press
button 1 within one second.
The display flashes while
adjustment is in progress.
WheelsChecking tyre pressures
Incorrect tyre pressures
adversely affect the han-
dling of the motorcycle and
can lead to accidents.
Always keep the tyres inflated
to the correct pressures. c
Incorrect tyre pressures
result in accelerated tyre
wear.
Always keep the tyres inflated
to the correct pressures. c
The correct tyre pressures are
listed in the Technical Data
(
b
130). At high road speeds, tyre
valves have a tendency
to open as a result of centrifu-
gal force. To prevent sudden deflation,
use a metal valve cap with rub-
ber sealing ring on the rear
wheel and tighten it securely.
c

467Riding
Placing motorcycle on
its side stand
The motorcycle cannot
stand securely on uneven
ground.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm. c
When sitting on the motor-
cycle:
• Switch off the engine.
• Pull the handbrake lever.
• Hold the motorcycle upright and balanced.
• Use your left foot to extend the side stand fully (arrow).
• Slowly lean the motorcycle to the side until its weight is
taken by the stand and dis-
mount to the left. • Turn the handlebars to full
left or right lock.
• Check that the motorcycle is standing firmly.
If the motorcycle is on the
side stand, the surface of
the ground determines wheth-
er it is better to turn the han-
dlebars to the left or right.
However, the motorcycle is
more stable on a level surface
with the handlebars turned to
the left than with the handle-
bars turned to the right.
On level ground, always turn
the handlebars to the left and
lock them in this position.c The side stand is de-
signed to support only
the weight of the motorcycle.
Do not lean or sit on the mo-
torcycle with the side stand
extended. c
On a gradient, the motor-
cycle should always face
uphill; select 1st gear. c

471Riding
Placing motorcycle on
its centre stand
OE
The motorcycle cannot
stand securely on poor
ground.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm. c
• Switch off the engine.
• Dismount and keep your left hand on the left handlebar
grip.
• With your right hand, grip the rear grab handle or the rear
frame.
• Place your right foot on the
pin of the centre stand, and
press the stand down until
its curved feet touch the
ground. • Place the full weight of your
body on the centre stand,
while pulling the motorcycle
to the rear (arrow).
• Check that the motorcycle is
standing firmly.
Excessive movements
could cause the centre
stand to retract, and the mo-
torcycle would topple in con-
sequence.
Do not lean or sit on the mo-
torcycle with the centre stand
extended. c

583Accessories
Luggage system
OA
Correct loading
Fitting a luggage system
will affect the handling of
your motorcycle. Never ex-
ceed the motorcycle’s permis-
sible gross weight (
b
140).
Comply with the instructions
for loading below. c
• Set spring preload (b
47)
and damping characteristic
(
b
48) to suit total weight.
• Check the tyre pressures (
b
130).
• Make sure that the right and left cases are set to the
same volume.
• Make sure that the weight is uniformly distributed
between right and left. • Pack heavy items at the bot-
tom and toward the inboard
side.
• Max. load in each case
OA
(left and right): 8 kg.
Fitting cases• Turn the lock barrel in the
RELEASE direction.
• Hook the case into its bot-tom mount 2.
• Pull the black release lever upwards.
• Press the case into its top mount 3.
• Press the black release lever downwards.
» The case is locked into
place.
•Lock the case.
• Check that the case is
securely locked.

585Accessories
Opening cases • Turn the lock barrel in the OPEN direction.
• Pull the grey release lever
upwards. »Lock straps
1 open.
• Pull the grey release lever
upwards once again.
•Pull case lid 2 out of the
retainer.
» Case fully opened.
Closing cases • Press catches 1 on the case
lid into retainers 2.
» The catches engage with an
audible click.
• Press catches 3 on the lock
straps into retainers 2.
» The catches engage with an audible click.
• Check that the catches are locked securely into place.