2004 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R ignition

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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.

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• 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.

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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
• Charge the disconnected battery via the power socket.
• Comply with the operating instructions of the charger.
Attempting to charge a
completely flat battery via
the on-board socket can
cause damage to the motorcy-
cle's electronics. If the battery
is completely flat it must al-
ways be recharged directly at
the terminals. c
• Do not attempt to recharge a completely flat battery via
the on-board socket;
instead, disconnect the bat-
tery from the on-board sys-
tem and connect the charger
directly to the battery
terminals.
• Comply with the operating instructions of the charger. Your authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer will be
happy to provide information
on suitable chargers. c
If the battery is only partially
discharged, it can be re-
charged via the on-board
socket.
• If electrical accessories are connected to an additional
on-board socket
OA, discon-
nect them before connecting
the charger.
• Switch on the ignition.
• Plug the charger into the on-
board socket. Comply with
the operating instructions of
the charger.
• Switch off the ignition. The motorcycle's on-
board electronics know
when the battery is fully
charged. The on-board socket
is switched off when this
happens. c
If you are unable to
charge the battery via the
power socket, you may be us-
ing a charger that is not com-
patible with your motorcycle's
electronics. If this happens,
disconnect the battery from
the on-board systems and
connect the charger directly to
the battery. c

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Charging the battery
when disconnected
The battery has to be re-
charged at regular inter-
vals in the course of a lengthy
period of disuse.
See the instructions for caring
for your battery. Always fully
recharge the battery before
restoring it to use. c
• Charge the battery using a suitable charger.
• Comply with the operating instructions of the charger.
• Once the battery is fully charged, disconnect the
charger terminal clips from
the battery terminals.
Removing battery
The types of screw used
are listed 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.
• Remove screws 1. • Slip the cover of the battery
compartment forward and lift
it clear.

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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

Technical data8138
Electrical system Battery
Type Maintenance-free AGM battery
Capacity 12 V 14 Ah
Spark plugs
Spark plugs BOSCH YR5DDE
FusesAll circuits are electronically protected, so
plug-in fuses are not necessary. If an electronic
fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, the circuit
is active as soon as the ignition is switched on
after the fault has been rectified.

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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