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

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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.

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Gear shifts
Attempting to shift gear
with the clutch engaged
can damage the gearbox.
Always disengage the clutch in
order to shift gears. c
The gear indicator in the
multifunction display tells
you which gear is engaged. c

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Placing motorcycle on
its side stand
The motorcycle cannot
stand securely on uneven
ground.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm. c
When sitting on the motor-
cycle:
• Switch off the engine.
• Pull the handbrake lever.
• Hold the motorcycle upright and balanced.
• Use your left foot to extend the side stand fully (arrow).
• Slowly lean the motorcycle to the side until its weight is
taken by the stand and dis-
mount to the left. • Turn the handlebars to full
left or right lock.
• Check that the motorcycle is standing firmly.
If the motorcycle is on the
side stand, the surface of
the ground determines wheth-
er it is better to turn the han-
dlebars to the left or right.
However, the motorcycle is
more stable on a level surface
with the handlebars turned to
the left than with the handle-
bars turned to the right.
On level ground, always turn
the handlebars to the left and
lock them in this position.c The side stand is de-
signed to support only
the weight of the motorcycle.
Do not lean or sit on the mo-
torcycle with the side stand
extended. c
On a gradient, the motor-
cycle should always face
uphill; select 1st gear. c

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Removing motorcycle
from side stand
Brake servo assistance is
not available when the ig-
nition is off; the motorcycle
can start to roll.
Particularly when the motorcy-
cle is parked on a gradient,
switch on the ignition and wait
for the ABS to complete its
self-diagnosis (
b
59). c
• Unlock the ignition lock, switch on the ignition.
• Wait for ABS self-diagnosis
to complete.
• From the left, grip the han-
dlebars with both hands.
• Pull the handbrake lever.
• Swing your right leg over the seat and lift the motorcycle
to the upright position. • Hold the motorcycle upright
and balanced.
• Sit on the motorcycle and use your left foot to retract
the side stand.
An extended side stand
can catch on the ground
when the motorcycle is mov-
ing and lead to a fall.
Retract the side stand before
moving the motorcycle. c

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