2004 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R AUX

581Accessories
Operating electrical
accessoriesYou can start using electrical
accessories only when the
ignition is switched on. The
auxiliary device remains oper-
ational if the ignition is subse-
quently switched off. Approx.
15 minutes after switching off
the ignition and/or during the
restart operation, the on-
board socket is switched off to
take the load off the vehicle
electrical system.
WiringThe cables from the power
socket to the auxiliary device
must be routed in such a way
that they:
– Do not impede the rider
– Do not restrict or obstruct the steering angle and han-
dling characteristics
– Cannot be trapped
Incorrectly routed cables
can impede the rider.
Route the cables as described
above. c

699Maintenance
Removing front wheel
The types of threaded
fastener used are listed
on (b
128 ).c
There is a risk of damag-
ing parts of the front
brakes, particularly the
BMW Integral ABS, in the
course of the procedure de-
scribed below.
Take care not to damage the
brake system, in particular the
ABS sensor with cable and the
ABS sensor ring. c Place the motorcycle on the
centre stand
OE or a suitable
auxiliary stand.
It is advisable to use the
BMW rear wheel stand
for this purpose. c
Remove screws 1 on the left
and right.
Remove the wheel-guide cover.
Remove securing screws 2
of the left and right brake cal-
ipers. Force brake calipers
3
slightly apart by rocking
them back and forth A
against brake discs 4.
Once the calipers have
been removed, there is a
risk of the brake pads being
pressed together to the extent
that they cannot be slipped
back over the brake disc on
reassembly.
Do not operate the handbrake
lever when the brake calipers
have been removed. c

6103
Maintenance
Without BMW Integral ABS:
• Press the handbrake lever firmly a number of times until
the resistance point is
noticeable.
With BMW Integral ABS
OE:
• Switch on the ignition.
• Wait for self-diagnosis to complete
(b
59).
• Firmly pull the handbrake
lever a number of times, until
the pressure point is
perceptible.
Braking efficiency is im-
paired if the brake pads
are not correctly bedded
against the discs.
Before riding off, always check
that the brakes start to bite
immediately. c
Removing rear wheel
The types of screw used
are listed on (
b
128).c
• Place the motorcycle on the centre stand
OE or a suitable
auxiliary stand.
It is advisable to use the
BMW rear wheel stand
for this purpose (b
108). c •Remove screw
1 from
silencer cover 2.
• Pull the cover to the rear to remove.
•Slacken clamp 3 on the
silencer.
Do not remove the seal-
ing grease from the
clamp. c

Maintenance6106
• Tighten screw4 for the
bracket of the end silencer in
the rear footrest to 16 Nm. A lack of clearance
between the rear wheel
and the end silencer can result
in damage to the rear wheel.
The clearance between rear
wheel and end silencer is cor-
rect when the handle of the
screwdriver from the toolkit
can be slipped between the
two. c • Push silencer cover
2 with
guides A into brackets B.
• Install screw 1 and hand-
tighten.
• Remove the auxiliary stand, if used.

6107
Maintenance
Front-wheel standA front-wheel stand for simple,
safe changing of the front
wheel is available from
BMW Motorrad. The BMW
special tool number is 36 3 971
and the front-wheel stand is
available from your authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer. In
addition, you require the
adapters with BMW special
tool number 36 3 973.Installing front-wheel
stand
• Place the motorcycle on the centre stand
OE or a suitable
auxiliary stand such as the
BMW Motorrad rear-wheel
stand
(b
108).
• Slacken adjusting screws 1.
• Push pins 2 apart until the
front forks fit between them.
• Use locating pins 3 to set the
front-wheel stand to the
desired height.
• Centre the front-wheel stand
relative to the front wheel
and push it against the front
axle. • Push both pins
2 in through
the triangles of the brake cal-
iper supports until there is
just enough room for the
front wheel to be rolled
between them.
Take care not to damage
the ABS sensor ring if the
motorcycle is fitted with BMW
Integral ABS.
Do not push the pin in too far;
make sure that it does not
touch the sensor ring of the
BMW Integral ABS. c
• Tighten adjusting screws 1.