2004 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R low beam

117Overview
Headlight1Low-beam headlight
2 High-beam headlight
3 Side light

Status indicators222
Overview
The warnings are listed in the table below, along with the page numbers of the pages you can
refer to for more information. Light Symbol Meaning Explanations
Ignition key not authorised. (
b
24)
Low-beam headlight, high-beam
headlight, parking light or turn signal
lamp defective. (
b
26)
Defective lamp. (
b
26)
yellow Fuel reserve reached. (
b
24)
yellow Fault in the engine electronics. (
b
25)
yellow Rear light or brake light lamp
defective. (
b
26)
red Coolant temperature too high. (
b
24)
red Engine-oil pressure too low. (
b
25)

Status indicators226
Battery charge current
General warning light
lights up red.
Battery charge current
symbol is displayed.
The battery is no longer being
charged. You can continue to
ride only until the battery is
discharged. A discharged battery can
result in the engine cut-
ting out unexpectedly, causing
a hazardous situation.
If possible, do not continue to
ride. c
• Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
Defective bulb
A defective bulb can
make it harder for you to
see or your motorcycle less
noticeable for other road
users.
Have defective bulbs replaced
as soon as possible. c
General warning light
lights up yellow.
Defective bulb symbol
with arrow pointing to the
rear is displayed.
Rear light or brake light lamp
defective.
• Replace bulbs (
b
109). Defective bulb symbol
with arrow pointing to the
front is displayed.
Low-beam headlight, high-
beam headlight, parking light
or turn indicator defective.
• Replace bulbs (
b
109).
Defective bulb symbol
with two arrows is
displayed.
A combination of the bulb
defects described above has
occurred.
• Replace bulbs (
b
109).

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

Operation342
High-beam headlight/
headlight flasher • Press the top part of switch 1
for the high-beam headlight.
» High-beam headlight switched on.
• Move switch 1 for the high-
beam headlight to the centre
position.
» High-beam headlight switched off.
• Press the bottom part of switch 1 for the high-beam
headlight.
» Headlight flasher.
Parking lightYou can switch on the parking
light only immediately after
switching off the ignition.
• Switch off the ignition.
• Press left-hand turn indica- tor switch 1.
» Parking light switched on.
• Switch the ignition on and off again.
» Parking light switched off.
Headlight setting RHD/
LHD vehiclesWhen riding in countries where
traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road to that in
which the vehicle was regis-
tered, the asymmetric low
headlight beam will dazzle
oncoming traffic.
Adhesive films with un-
suitable adhesives can
destroy the plastic of the
headlight lens.
Use only suitable adhesive
films.c
• Have the headlight adjusted to the relevant conditions by
a specialist workshop, pref-
erably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.

Maintenance6110
A defective bulb places
your safety at risk be-
cause it is easier for other road
users to oversee you and your
motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry
a complete set of spare bulbs
if possible. c
The types of bulb used
are listed on (
b
139). c
Do not touch the glass of
new bulbs with your fin-
gers. Use a clean, dry cloth to
hold the bulbs when handling
them. Dirt deposits, in particu-
lar oil and grease, interfere
with heat radiation from the
bulb. This leads to overheating
and shortens the bulb’s oper-
ating life. c The types of threaded
fastener used are listed
on (
b
128). c
Replacing low-beam
headlight bulb
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
The bulb is pressurised
and can cause injury if
damaged.
Wear protective goggles and
gloves when changing
bulbs. c
Turn the handlebars to
the right to facilitate
access. c High-beam headlight
1 and
low-beam headlight 2 are
accessible from behind.
• Switch off the ignition.
•Turn cover 3 counter-clock-
wise and remove it.

6111
Maintenance
• Disconnect plug 4.
• Disengage spring clip 5 and
push it aside. • Remove bulb
6.
Installation is the reverse of the
removal procedure.
• When installing, make sure that lug 7 is pointing up.
Replacing high-beam
headlight bulb
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
The bulb is pressurised
and can cause injury if
damaged.
Wear protective goggles and
gloves when changing
bulbs.c
Turn the handlebars to
the left to facilitate
access. c

Maintenance6112
• The procedure for changing the high-beam headlight
bulb is the same as that for
the low-beam bulb. Note,
however, that the high-beam
headlight bulb is held in
place by a single-leg, vertical
spring clip.Replacing parking light
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 securing screws
1
on both sides of the bulb
housing. • Pull the bulb housing for-
ward and tilt it slightly down.
• Turn bulb holder 2 counter-
clockwise to remove it from
the headlight housing.
• Remove bulb 3 from the bulb
holder.
Installation is the reverse of the
removal procedure.
• Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb.