2004 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R display

Status indicators228
Without the ABS func-
tion, the wheels could
lock under very severe brak-
ing, with the associated risk of
accidents.
Avoid severe braking, if
possible. c
ABS warning light flashes
4 times per second.
Only residual braking function
available in both brake cir-
cuits, because self-diagnosis
(b
59)
has not completed.
You can continue to ride.
However, bear in mind that
until self-diagnosis has com-
pleted, neither the ABS func-
tion nor the brake booster is
available. Without the ABS func-
tion, the wheels could
lock under very severe brak-
ing. Without servo-assisted
brakes, considerably more
force has to be applied to the
brake pedal and brake lever in
order to slow the motorcycle.
This changed braking charac-
teristic can result in accidents.
Avoid severe braking, if possi-
ble. Think well ahead and
brake early, because more
force has to be applied to
brake lever and brake pedal in
order to slow the motor-
cycle. c
• If circumstances permit, do not apply the brakes until
self-diagnosis has com-
pleted.
General warning light and
ABS
OE
warning light
General warning light
lights up red.
ABS warning light lights
up.
The controller of the ABS
warning indicators is defec-
tive. No ABS faults can be
displayed.
You can continue to ride, but
bear in mind that you will not
receive warnings of ABS faults
if they occur. ABS warning indicators
not working. No warnings
can be issued in the event of
BMW Integral ABS functions
failing.

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.

337Operation
» The hazard warning flashers continues to operate.
» Left/right turn indicator tell- tale lights off.
You can also switch on
the hazard warning flash-
ers by simultaneously pressing
the buttons for the left and
right turn indicators. c
The hazard warning
flashers place a strain on
the battery.
Do not use the hazard warning
flashers for longer than abso-
lutely necessary. cSwitching off the hazard
warning flashers• Press hazard warning flash-
ers button 1 or switch on the
ignition.
» Hazard warning flashers cease to operate.
TripmasterSelecting the display
When you switch on the
ignition, the information
shown by the Tripmaster when
the ignition was switched off
always reappears on the multi-
function display. c
• Switch on the ignition.
• Briefly press Tripmaster but- ton 1 to step through the set-
tings one by one. » Pressing the button cycles
display field 2 through the
following sequence:
– Total distance covered
– Tripmeter 1 (Trip I)
– Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)
– Residual range (not shown unless the fuel level is
down to reserve)

349Operation
ESA
OE
Electronic Suspension
Adjustment (ESA) makes the
motorcycle’s suspension easy
to adjust to suit changing
surfaces.
Calling up settings Switch on the ignition.
Briefly press button 1.
»The current setting is displayed. 2
Damping set
3 Spring preload set
The reading disappears if you
do not press button 1 within
two seconds.
Adjusting the shock
absorbersYou have a choice of three set-
tings, indicated in field 2 as fol-
lows: Comfort
Soft damping
characteristic Normal
Medium damping
characteristic
Sport
Hard damping
characteristic

Operation350
• Switch on the ignition.
• Briefly press button 1.
» The current setting is displayed.
• Briefly press button 1 to step
through the settings one by
one.
» Starting with the current set- ting, the settings are dis-
played in the following
sequence:
–Comfort
–Normal
–Sport The shock absorbers are
adjusted to the setting shown
on the display if you do not
press button
1 within one
second.
The display flashes while
adjustment is in progress.
Adjusting spring preloadYou cannot adjust spring
preload while riding.
You have a choice of three set-
tings, indicated in field 3 as
follows: One-up riding
One-up riding with
luggage
Two-up riding
(with luggage)
• Start the engine.
• Briefly press button 1.
» The current setting is
displayed.
• Press button 1 for longer
than one second to step
through the settings one by
one.

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

457Riding
Before you startSwitching on the ignition See the notes on the elec-tronic immobiliser (EWS)
(b
24).
Kill switch 1 in operating
position A.
Switch on the ignition.
» Pre-ride check is performed.
» With BMW Integral ABS
OE:
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed.
Pre-ride checkA pre-ride check is performed
after you switch on the igni-
tion. All the warning lights and
warning symbols are checked
to make sure that they are in
working order. The multifunc-
tion display shows the follow-
ing in the order in which they
are described below: Phase 1
General warning light
lights up red.
Engine oil pressure
symbol is displayed.
Battery charge current
symbol is displayed.

Riding458
Phase 2General warning light
lights up yellow.
Engine electronics
symbol is displayed.
EWS symbol is
displayed. Phase 3
Warning light for defec-
tive bulb is displayed.
If a warning light or a
warning symbol cannot
be displayed, a malfunction
cannot be indicated if one
occurs in the corresponding
system.
Check that all the lights and
symbols are activated in the
pre-ride check. c Phase 4 (only if anti-theft
alarm
OE is fitted)
The "DWA" battery warn-
ing for the anti-theft alarm
appears if the voltage level of
the batteries in the anti-theft
alarm system
OE is too low.
If a warning light or a
warning symbol cannot
be displayed, a malfunction
cannot be indicated if one
occurs in the corresponding
system.