2004 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R bulb

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Maintenance
• Press the bulb housing into mounts 4 on the frame and
install the securing screws.
Incorrectly routed head-
light cables could catch
on the steering.
Use suitable retainers to se-
cure the cables to the rear of
the headlight. c
Replacing brake light and
rear light bulbs
If it is not standing firmly,
the motorcycle could
topple in the course of the op-
erations described below.
Make sure that the motorcycle
is steady on its stand. c
• Switch off the ignition.
• Remove the seat (
b
44).
• Remove screw 1. • Pull the bulb housing to the
rear until it is clear of
holders 2.
• Turn bulb holder 3 counter-
clockwise to remove it from
the bulb housing.

Maintenance6114
• Press the bulb into its socket and turn it counter-clock-
wise to remove.
Installation is the reverse of the
removal procedure.
• Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb.Replacing front/rear turn
indicator bulbs
If it is not standing firmly,
the motorcycle could
topple in the course of the
operations described below.
Make sure that the motorcycle
is steady on its stand. c
• Switch off the ignition. • Remove screw
1.
• Pull the fastener side to remove the glass from the
turn-indicator housing. • Press bulb
2 into socket 3
and turn it counter-clock-
wise to remove.
Installation is the reverse of the
removal procedure.
• Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb.

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Technical data
Electrical systemBulbs
High-beam headlight H7 halogen bulb 12 V 55 W
Low-beam headlight H7 halogen bulb 12 V 55 W
Parking light 12 V 5 W
Brake/rear light 12 V 21/5W
Flashing turn indicators 12 V 10 W
Power socket
Ratings 12 V 5 A

i155
Index
AAbbreviations, 4
ABSBrake booster, 76
Rear wheel lift, 77
Self-diagnosis, 59
Warning indicator, 27
Warning light, 20
Accessories
BMW optional extras, 4
Cable routing, 81
General instructions, 80
Non-BMW products, 5
Operation via power socket, 81
Accessory BMW optional accessories, 4
Adjusting mirrors, 46
Adjusting rear shock absorber, 9
Adjusting rear spring preload, 9
Adjusting the rear shock absorber, 48
Adjusting the rear spring preload, 47
Anti-theft alarm telltale light, 16
BBattery
Battery compartment, 11
Charging when
connected, 116
Charging when
disconnected, 118
Installing, 119
Maintenance instructions, 116
Removing, 118
Technical data, 138
Warning indicator for charge
current, 26
BMW Service
Annual inspection, 145
Confirmation of maintenance
work, 147
Confirmation of service, 151
Information, 5
Inspection, 145
Maintenance schedules, 145
Maintenance service, 145
Running-in check, 145 Service Card, 144
Worldwide, 144
Brake Adjusting the handbrake
lever, 41
Front fluid reservoir, 11
Rear fluid reservoir, 11
Brake light Replacing the bulb, 113
Brake pads, 64
Brakes Brake pads, 93
Checking front brake pad
thickness, 94
Checking operation, 93
Checking rear brake pad
thickness, 94
Checking the fluid level, 95
Safety instructions, 74
Bulbs Information, 109
Technical data, 139
Warning indicator for defective
bulb, 26

i157
Index
Calling up settings, 49
Explanations, 49
Operation, 14FFront-wheel stand, 107
FuelFuel gauge, 20
Grade, 73
Quality, 137
Refuelling, 74
Reserve warning, 24
Fuel tank capacity, 74
Fuses, 138GGear indicator, 20
Gearbox Gear shifts, 64
Position on starting, 57
Technical data, 132
General view
Right side, 11 General view,
left side, 9
Grip heating, 15, 39
HHandlebar fitting Left, 14
Right, 15
Hazard warning flashers, 14, 36, 37
Headlight Adjustment for right-hand/left-
hand traffic, 42
Overview, 17
Headlight flasher, 14, 42
Helmet holder, 45
High-beam headlight
Bulb, 17
Replacing the bulb, 111
Switching on, 14, 42
Telltale light, 20
Horn, 14
IIgnition
Switching off, 34
Switching on, 34, 57
Inflation pressures, 130
Instrument cluster, 16JJump starting, 115KKeys Ignition keys, 34
Replacement keys, 35
Kill switch, 15, 38LLaying up, 124
Locking the handlebars, 35
Low-beam headlight
Bulb, 17
Replacing bulb, 110
Switching on, 41

Indexi158
LuggageSafety information, 54
Strapping, 45MMotorcycle equipment, 5
Multifunction display, 16NNeutral, telltale light, 20PParking light, 42
Bulb, 17
Replacing bulb, 112
Parking your motorcycle, 71
Power socket,9,80,139
Pre-ride check, 57RRear light, replacing bulb, 113
Rear wheel stand, 108
Replacement keys, 36
Resetting the tripmeter, 38
Residual braking function, 77
Residual range, 38 Restoring to use, 125
Rev. counter, 16
Rider’s equipment, 6
Running in
Brake pads, 64
General information, 63
SSafety check before a journey, 56
Safety instructions, 54
Seat Installing, 44
Lock, 9
Removing, 44
Sensor for instrument cluster lighting, 16
Shifting gear, 65
Side stand Extending, 67
Position on starting, 60
Retracting, 69
Spark plugs, technical data, 138 Speed
Safety information, 54
Technical data, 141
Speedometer, 16
Spray guard, 120
Starter, 15
Starting, 60
Symbols, 4
TTechnical data Dimensions and weights, 140
Electrical system, 138
Engine, 131
Frame and suspension, 133
Fuel and lubricants, 136
Information, 5
Power transmission, 132
Riding specifications, 141
Threaded fasteners, 128
Wheels, 135
Telltale lights, 16, 20
Threaded fasteners, 128

i159
Index
Tightening torques, 128
Toolkit, 89
Tripmaster, 14, 20, 37
Turn indicatorLeft, 14
Replacing the front bulb, 114
Right, 15
Turn indicators Cancelling, 15
Switching off, 43
Switching on, 43
Telltale lights, 20
Type plate, 11VVehicle identification number, 11WWarning indicators Notes, 21
Overview, 22
Warning lights, 16, 20
Warnings, 4 Wheels
Checking rims, 98
Checking the tyre pressure, 51
Checking tread depth, 98
Installing front wheel, 101
Installing rear wheel, 104
Makes, 98
Removing front wheel, 99
Removing rear wheel, 103
Technical data, 135
Tyre pressures, 130