2004 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R handbrake

341Operation
Adjusting the handbrake
lever
Attempting to adjust the
brake lever while riding
the motorcycle can lead to
accidents.
Adjust the brake lever only
when the motorcycle is
stationary. c
• Turn adjusting screw 1 to
adjust the span between the
handlebar grip and the brake
lever. » Turn clockwise: to increase
span.
» Turn counter-clockwise: to reduce span.
The adjusting screw is in-
dexed and is easier to
turn if you push the brake lever
forward. c
LightParking lightThe parking light switches on
automatically when the ignition
is switched on.
The parking light places a
strain on the battery. Do
not switch the ignition on for
longer than absolutely
necessary.c
Low-beam headlight The low-beam headlight
switches on automatically
when you start the engine.
With the engine switched
off, you can briefly switch
on the light by switching on the
high-beam headlight with the
ignition switched on or by op-
erating the headlight flasher.c

467Riding
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

469Riding
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

Riding476
BMW Integral ABS offers
improved braking efficiency.
Making full use of the motorcy-
cle’s braking capability signifi-
cantly shortens braking
distances, even when road
conditions are poor. When the
motorcycle is ridden in a
straight line, the BMW Integral
ABS is able to handle emer-
gency braking safely, if cir-
cumstances permit.
Reserves for safety
The potentially shorter braking
distances which BMW Integral
ABS permits must not be used
as an excuse for careless rid-
ing. ABS is primarily a means
of ensuring a safety margin in
genuine emergencies.
Take care when cornering.
When you apply the brakes ona corner, the motorcycle’s
weight and momentum take
over and even BMW Integral
ABS is unable to counteract
their effects.
Partially integral brakes
Your motorcycle is equipped
with partially integral brakes.
Both front and rear brakes are
applied when you pull the
handbrake lever.
The electronic controller in the
BMW Integral ABS regulates
braking-force distribution
between front and rear
wheels. Braking-force distri-
bution depends on load and is
recalculated every time the
ABS controller comes into
action. The footbrake lever
acts only on the rear brake.
Brake booster
The hydraulic pump in the
BMW Integral ABS boosts the
braking force acting on the
wheel when the brakes are
applied. By boosting the brak-
ing force in this way, the
BMW Integral ABS achieves
higher braking efficiency than
standard brake systems.
ABS
OE anti-lock braking
system
ABS prevents the wheels lock-
ing under braking, thus con-
tributing significantly to road
safety.

693Maintenance
Reinstall the cap in the cool-ant filler neck.BrakesA properly functioning brake
system is a basic requirement
for the road safety of your
motorcycle.
Incorrect working prac-
tices endanger the relia-
bility of the brakes. Have all
work on the brake system car-
ried out by a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer. cChecking the functionDo not ride the motorcycle if
you have any doubts about the
dependability of the brake
system. In this case: Have the brake system
checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
Vehicles without ABS
Press the handbrake lever.
» The pressure point must be clearly perceptible.
Press the footbrake lever.
» The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Vehicles with ABS
OE
Switch on the ignition.
Wait for ABS self-diagnosis to complete.
Press the handbrake lever.
» The pressure point must be clearly perceptible.
» The operating noise of the hydraulic pump must be
audible.
Press the footbrake lever. » The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
» The operating noise of the hydraulic pump must be
audible.
Brake pads
Brake pads worn past the
minimum permissible
thickness can impair braking
efficiency and under certain
circumstances they can cause
damage to the brake system.
In order to ensure the depend-
ability of the brake system, do
not permit the brake pads to
wear past the minimum per-
missible thickness. 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

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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