2004 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R clock

Riding474
Capacity– Usable fuel capacity: 19 litres
– Including reserve of: approx. 4 litres
The fuel gauge in the
multifunction display
works only when the ignition is
switched on.cRefuelling• Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its centre
stand
OE or side stand. • Open the protective cap.
• Using the ignition key, turn
the fuel cap counter-clock-
wise to open the tank.
• Refuel with the specified grade of fuel (
b
73).
• Press the filler cap down firmly to close.
• Remove the key and close
the protective cap.
Brake system GeneralDescending mountain
passes
There is a danger of the
brakes fading if you use
only the rear brakes when
descending mountain passes.
Under extreme conditions, the
brakes could overheat and
suffer severe damage.
Use both front and rear
brakes, and make use of the
engine's braking effect as
well. c

Maintenance6110
A defective bulb places
your safety at risk be-
cause it is easier for other road
users to oversee you and your
motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry
a complete set of spare bulbs
if possible. c
The types of bulb used
are listed on (
b
139). c
Do not touch the glass of
new bulbs with your fin-
gers. Use a clean, dry cloth to
hold the bulbs when handling
them. Dirt deposits, in particu-
lar oil and grease, interfere
with heat radiation from the
bulb. This leads to overheating
and shortens the bulb’s oper-
ating life. c The types of threaded
fastener used are listed
on (
b
128). c
Replacing low-beam
headlight bulb
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
The bulb is pressurised
and can cause injury if
damaged.
Wear protective goggles and
gloves when changing
bulbs. c
Turn the handlebars to
the right to facilitate
access. c High-beam headlight
1 and
low-beam headlight 2 are
accessible from behind.
• Switch off the ignition.
•Turn cover 3 counter-clock-
wise and remove it.

Maintenance6112
• The procedure for changing the high-beam headlight
bulb is the same as that for
the low-beam bulb. Note,
however, that the high-beam
headlight bulb is held in
place by a single-leg, vertical
spring clip.Replacing parking light
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 securing screws
1
on both sides of the bulb
housing. • Pull the bulb housing for-
ward and tilt it slightly down.
• Turn bulb holder 2 counter-
clockwise to remove it from
the headlight housing.
• Remove bulb 3 from the bulb
holder.
Installation is the reverse of the
removal procedure.
• Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new 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.

Maintenance6116
Touching live parts of the
ignition system with the
engine running can lead to
electric shocks.
Do not touch parts of the igni-
tion system when the engine is
running. c
BatteryMaintenance instructionsYour motorcycle is supplied
with a maintenance-free
battery.
Correct upkeep, recharging
and storage will prolong the
life of the battery and are
essential if warranty claims are
to be considered.
Compliance with the points
below is important in order to
maximise battery life: – Keep the surface of the bat-
tery clean and dry.
– Do not open the battery.
– Do not top up with water.
– Be sure to read and comply with the instructions for
charging the battery on the
following pages.
– Do not turn the battery upside down.
If the battery is not dis-
connected, the on-board
electronics (clock, etc.) will
drain the battery. This can
cause the battery to run flat. If
this happens, warranty claims
will not be accepted.
If the motorcycle is to be out of
use for more than two months,
disconnect the battery or con-
nect a suitable trickle charger
to the battery. c BMW Motorrad has de-
veloped a trickle-charger
specially designed for
compatibility with the electron-
ics of your motorcycle. Using
this charger, you can keep the
battery charged during long
periods of disuse, without hav-
ing to disconnect the battery
from the motorcycle's on-
board systems.
More information is available
on request from your
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer. c
Charging the battery
when connected If the telltale lights do not light
up and the multifunction dis-
play remains blank when you
switch on the ignition, the bat-
tery is completely flat.

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Maintenance
• Disconnect the battery's negative lead 2 first.
• Then disconnect positive lead 3.
•Slacken screws 4 and pull
the retainer to the rear.
• Lift the battery up and out; work it slightly back and forth
if it is difficult to remove.
Installing battery
The types of screw used
are listed, complete with
tightening torques, on
(
b
128). c
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.
• Place the battery in the bat- tery compartment, positive
terminal on the right in the
direction of travel.
• Slip the clip over the battery and hand-tighten the
screws. •Connect the positive
lead first and hand-tighten
the screw.
• Then connect the negative lead and hand-tighten the
screw.
• Install the cover of the bat-
tery compartment and hand-
tighten the screw.
• Switch on the ignition.
• Fully open the throttle once or twice.
» The engine management system records the throttle-
valve position.
Remember to reset the
clock after reconnecting
the battery. c

Indexi156
CCareCare products, 122
Chrome, 123
Paint, 123
Plastics, 123
Protective wax coating, 124
Radiator, 123
Rubber, 124
Touching up, 124
Washing the motorcycle, 122
Windscreen, 123
Cases Adapting, 84
Adjusting the volume, 86
Closing, 85
Correct loading, 83
Fitting, 83
Opening, 85
Removing, 84
Catalytic converter, safety
information, 54 Centre stand
Extending, 71
Retracting, 73
Checklist, 56
Clock Adjusting, 16
Display, 20
Setting, 39
Clutch Checking operation, 96
Checking the fluid level, 97
Fluid reservoir, 9
Coolant Checking the level, 92
Filler neck, 9
Temperature display, 20
Temperature gauge, 20
Temperature warning, 24
Topping up, 92
Currency, 5
EElectronic engine-management system
Tampering with control unit, 55
Electronic immobiliser Display, 24
Explanations, 35
Engine, 136
Engine electronics Warning indicator, 25
Engine oil
Checking the oil level, 11, 89
Draining off, 91
Technical data, 136
Topping up, 91
Warning indicator for oil
pressure, 25
Engine, technical data, 131
ESA Adjusting spring preload, 50
Adjusting the shock
absorbers, 49