2004 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R engine

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

Operation338
Residual range The residual range is not dis-
played until the fuel level drops
to reserve. It is calculated on
the basis of your style of riding
and the amount of fuel left in
the tank.
If the motorcycle is resting on
its side stand the level in the
tank cannot be measured cor-
rectly, so this estimate of
residual operating range will
be inaccurate.The Tripmaster registers that
you have refuelled when
approximately 3 litres have
been added.
Resetting the trip meter• Switch on the ignition.
• Select the desired tripmeter.
• Press Tripmaster button
1
for longer than 2 seconds.
» The tripmeter is reset to
zero.Emergency off switch
(kill switch)The emergency off switch is a
kill switch for switching off the
engine quickly. Operating the kill switch
when riding can cause
the rear wheel to lock, provok-
ing a fall.
Do not operate the kill switch
when riding. c
• Turn kill switch 1 to the left or
right to position B.
» The engine electronics con-
trol unit switches the engine
off.
» The engine cannot be started while the switch is in
this position.

339Operation
If you move the kill switch
to theB position while
the ignition is switched on, the
BMW Integral ABS remains
operational (
b
75). c
Grip heating
OE
1 Grip heating switch 2
Heating function off
3 50% heating power
(one dot)
4 100% heating power
(three dots)
Grip heating can only be
activated when the engine is
running. The increase in power
consumption caused by
the grip heating can drain the
battery if you are riding at low
engine speeds. If the charge
level is low, grip heating is
switched off to ensure the bat-
tery’s starting capability. c
Clock
Attempting to set the
clock while riding the mo-
torcycle can lead to accidents.
Set the clock only when the
motorcycle is stationary. c

341Operation
Adjusting the handbrake
lever
Attempting to adjust the
brake lever while riding
the motorcycle can lead to
accidents.
Adjust the brake lever only
when the motorcycle is
stationary. c
• Turn adjusting screw 1 to
adjust the span between the
handlebar grip and the brake
lever. » Turn clockwise: to increase
span.
» Turn counter-clockwise: to reduce span.
The adjusting screw is in-
dexed and is easier to
turn if you push the brake lever
forward. c
LightParking lightThe parking light switches on
automatically when the ignition
is switched on.
The parking light places a
strain on the battery. Do
not switch the ignition on for
longer than absolutely
necessary.c
Low-beam headlight The low-beam headlight
switches on automatically
when you start the engine.
With the engine switched
off, you can briefly switch
on the light by switching on the
high-beam headlight with the
ignition switched on or by op-
erating the headlight flasher.c

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.

Riding454
Safety instructionsSpeedWhen riding at high speed,
various marginal conditions
can adversely affect the han-
dling characteristics of the
motorcycle:
– Adjustment of the spring-strut and shock absorber
system
– Unequally distributed load
– Loose clothing
– Insufficient tyre pressure
– Poor tyre tread
–etc.Correct loading
Overloading can ad-
versely affect the riding
stability of the motorcycle.
Never exceed the motor-
cycle's permissible gross
weight (
b
140). c
Alcohol and drugs
Even small amounts of al-
cohol or drugs can con-
siderably adversely affect your
perception, judgement and
ability to make decisions, as
well as your reflexes. Taking
medication can increase these
effects.
Do not ride your motorcycle
after consuming alcohol,
drugs and/or medication.c
Risk of poisoningExhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colourless
and odourless but highly toxic.
Inhaling the exhaust
fumes therefore repre-
sents a health hazard and can
even cause loss of conscious-
ness with fatal consequences. Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Do not run the engine in an en-
closed space.
c
High voltage
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
Catalytic converterIf misfiring causes unburned
fuel to enter the catalytic con-
verter, there is a danger of
overheating and damage.
For this reason, observe the
following points:

455Riding
– Do not ride the motorcycle with the fuel tank empty.
– Do not run the engine with the spark-plug cap removed.
– In the event of engine misfir-
ing, stop the engine
immediately.
– Only refuel using unleaded fuel.
– Be sure to adhere to the
prescribed maintenance
intervals.
Unburned fuel destroys
the catalytic converter.
Note the points listed for
protection of the catalytic
converter. c
Risk of fireHigh temperatures occur at
the exhaust pipe.
Flammable materials
(e.g. hay, leaves, grass,
clothing and luggage, etc.)
could ignite if allowed to come
into contact with the hot ex-
haust pipe.
Do not permit flammable ma-
terials to come into contact
with the hot exhaust system.c
Cooling would be inade-
quate if the engine were
allowed to idle for a lengthy
period with the motorcycle at a
standstill: overheating would
result. In extreme cases, the
motorcycle could catch fire.
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily. Ride away im-
mediately after starting the
engine. c
Tampering with
electronic engine
management system
Tampering with the con-
trol unit of the electronic
engine-management system
can damage the motorcycle
and cause accidents.
Do not tamper with the control
unit of the electronic engine-
management system. c
Tampering with the con-
trol unit of the electronic
engine-management system
can result in mechanical loads
that the motorcycle's compo-
nents are not designed to
withstand. Damage caused in
this way is not covered by the
warranty.
Do not tamper with the control
unit of the electronic engine-
management system. c

Riding456
Safety checkPrior to every journeyUse the following checklist to
check important functions,
settings and wear limits before
starting to ride.Checklist–Brakes (
b
93)
– Brake fluid level (
b
95)
–Clutch (
b
96)
– Clutch fluid level (
b
97)
– Warning and telltale lights (
b
20)
– Shock absorber setting (
b
48) and spring preload
(
b
47)
–Rims (
b
98), tread depth
(
b
98) and tyre pressure
(
b
51, 130)
– Load, gross weight (
b
140)
– Luggage system At regular intervals:
– Engine oil level (every time
you refuel) (
b
89)
– Brake pads (every second/ third time you refuel) (
b
93)
First time outSafe handling of your
motorcycleYou have to take the time to
familiarise yourself with your
motorcycle's unique
character:
– Acceleration
– Roadholding
– Cornering
–Braking
Bear in mind, too, that the
engine has to be run in over
the first 1,000 km (
b
63). The description of the BMW
Integral ABS
OE starts on page
(
b
75).
BMW Integral ABS
OE
incorporates a brake
booster, so braking efficiency
is significantly higher than with
conventional brake systems.
Inadvertently severe braking
can lead to dangerous situa-
tions, particularly when the
motorcycle is cornering.
Practice braking with BMW
Integral ABS
OE under safe
conditions.c