2004 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R Rider's Manual (in English)

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Service
Confirmation of serviceThe list is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of
optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work.Record of all work carried out in workshop
Work details km Date

Service9152
Confirmation of serviceRecord of all work carried out in workshop
Work details km Date

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Service
Confirmation of serviceInstrument cluster
replacedat distance
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(odometer reading)________________________Date, stamp, signature
Instrument cluster
replacedat distance
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(odometer reading)________________________Date, stamp, signature
Instrument cluster
replacedat distance
_______________________
(odometer reading)________________________Date, stamp, signature

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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

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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

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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

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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