2004 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R engine

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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.

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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.

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Check that all the lights and
symbols are activated in the
pre-ride check.c
If a light or symbol is not
displayed:
Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.
Once the pre-ride check com-
pletes, the various gauges and
indicators show their current
values.
The pre-ride check is
aborted if you start the
engine before it completes. c
If the motorcycle is equipped
with BMW Integral ABS, the
ABS self-diagnosis routine is
performed as well.
ABS
OE
self-diagnosis
The BMW Integral ABS per-
forms self-diagnosis and a
pull-away test to ensure its
operability (
b
63). Self-diag-
nosis is performed automati-
cally when you switch on the
ignition.
Self-diagnosis is not per-
formed unless both brake
levers are in their fully released
positions. Only the residual
braking function (
b
77) is
available until self-diagnosis
completes. Release the brake levers.
Switch on the ignition.
Phase 1
General warning light
lights up.
ABS warning light flashes
4 times per second.
Self-diagnosis is in progress.
Phase 2 ABS warning light flashes
once per second.
Self-diagnosis is complete.
The warning light goes out
when the pull-away test
completes (
b
63).

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If you switch on the igni-
tion while the brakes are
applied, then start the engine
and ride off immediately, the
BMW Integral ABS remains in
its residual braking function
mode (b
77). Self-diagnosis is
performed as soon as the
brake levers are in their fully
released positions for the first
time. Until this completes the
ABS function is not available;
the same applies to power as-
sistance for the brakes.
Wait for ABS self-diagnosis to
complete before you start the
engine. c Starting on gradients:
Switch on the ignition
with gear engaged, clutch
lever released and both brake
levers released. When self-
diagnosis completes, apply
the brakes, disengage the
clutch, and start the engine. c
Side standYou cannot start the motorcy-
cle with the side stand
extended and a gear engaged.
The engine will switch itself off
if you start it with the gearbox
in neutral and then engage a
gear before retracting the side
stand.
GearboxYou can start the engine when
the gearbox is in neutral or if
you pull the clutch with a gear
engaged. Switch on the igni-
tion before you pull the clutch.
When the gearbox is in neutral,
the green neutral telltale light
is on and the gear indicator in
the multifunction display
shows 0.Starting
Do not turn the throttle
twistgrip when starting
the engine. At ambient tem-
peratures below 0 °C, disen-
gage the clutch after switching
on the ignition.c

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• Switch on the ignition.
• Press starter button1.
» The engine starts.
• Observe instruments and display for warnings and
information (
b
20).
The start attempt is auto-
matically interrupted if
battery voltage is too low.
Recharge the battery before
you start the engine (
b
116)
or use jump leads and a donor
battery to start (
b
115). c High engine speeds while
the engine is cold accel-
erate engine wear.
Avoid high engine speeds
when the engine is cold. c
Consult the trouble-
shooting chart below if
the engine refuses to start. c

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Troubleshooting chartFault: Engine does not start or only starts with difficulty.
Possible causeRemedy see pageKill switch activatedKill switch in operating position (
b
57)
Side stand extended, gear
engaged Fully retract the side stand (
b
69)
Gear engaged, clutch not
disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever (
b
60)
Clutch pulled when ignition was
OFF Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch
lever (
b
57)
No fuel in tank Refuel (
b
73)
Battery not adequately charged Recharge the battery (
b
116)

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RidingABS pull-away test
ABS warning light flashes
once per second.
The BMW Integral ABS checks
the ABS sensors when you
pull away after starting. The
ABS warning light then goes
out and the BMW Integral ABS
is active.
Running in• While running in the motor- cycle, vary the throttle open-
ing and engine-speed range
frequently.
• Try to do most of your riding during this initial period on
twisting, fairly hilly roads,
avoiding high-speed main
roads and highways if
possible.
Exceeding the specified
engine speeds while run-
ning in will lead to increased
engine wear. Keep to the
guideline values as stated be-
low. c For the first 1
,000 km:
• Engine speed max.
7,000 rpm.
• No full-load acceleration.
• At full load, avoid low engine speeds.
• The first inspection should
always be performed after
500 to 1 ,200 km.

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Brake padsNew brake pads must "bed
down" and therefore do not
achieve their optimum friction
levels during the first 500 km.
This initial reduction in braking
efficiency can be compen-
sated for by exerting greater
pressure on the levers.New brake pads can
considerably lengthen
the braking distance.
Think well ahead and brake
carefully; avoid severe
braking. c
TyresNew tyres have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened
by riding in a restrained man-
ner at various heel angles until
the tyres are run in. This run-
ning in procedure is essential if
the tyres are to achieve maxi-
mum grip.
Tyres do not have their
full grip when new and
there is a risk of accident at
extreme angles of heel.
Avoid extreme angles of
heel. c
Shifting gearEngine speedDo not use the high end of the
engine-revolutions range in
any gear unless the engine is
at operating temperature.
When the revolution counter
needle enters the red zone on
the dial, the throttle-valve
angle is limited in order to pro-
tect the engine against over-
speeding. The governor cuts
in at 11,000 rpm.