2004 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R steering

Introductioni2
Table of contentsUse the index (
b 155), to find
a certain topic quickly.
Welcome to BMW ........... 1
General information ......... 4
1 Overview ..................... 7
General view, left side ..... 9
General view, right
side ............................... 11
Underneath the seat ...... 13
Handlebar fitting, left ..... 14
Handlebar fitting,
right .............................. 15
Instrument cluster ......... 16
Headlight ....................... 17
2 Status indicators ...... 19
Multifunction display ...... 20
Warning and telltale
lights ............................. 20
Function indicators ........ 20
Warning indicators ........ 21
ABS
OE warning
indicators ..................... 27 3 Operation .................. 33
Ignition switch and
steering lock ................. 34
Electronic
immobiliser ................... 35
Hazard warning
flashers ......................... 36
Tripmaster .................... 37
Emergency off switch
(kill switch) .................... 38
Grip heating
OE
.............. 39
Clock ............................ 39
Handlebar levers .......... 40
Light ............................. 41
Turn indicators ............. 43
Seat .............................. 44
Helmet holder ............... 45
Luggage loops ............. 45
Mirrors .......................... 46
Spring preload .............. 47
Shock absorbers .......... 48
ESA
OE
.......................... 49
Wheels ......................... 51 4 Riding ........................ 53
Safety instructions ........ 54
Safety check ................. 56
First time out ................. 56
Before you start ............ 57
Starting ......................... 60
Riding ........................... 63
Running in .................... 63
Shifting gear ................. 64
Placing motorcycle on
its side stand ................ 67
Removing motorcycle
from side stand ............. 69
Placing motorcycle on
its centre stand
OE
......... 71
Pushing motorcycle off
centre stand
OE
.............. 73
Fuel ............................... 73
Brake system ................ 74
5 Accessories .............. 79
General instructions ...... 80
Power socket ................ 80
Luggage systemOA ....... 83

333Operation
Ignition switch and
steering lock ................................. 34
Electronic immobiliser ................. 35
Hazard warning flashers .............. 36
Tripmaster ..................................... 37
Emergency off switch
(kill switch) .................................... 38
Grip heating
OE
.............................. 39
Clock ............................................. 39
Handlebar levers .......................... 40
Light ............................................... 41
Turn indicators ............................. 43
Seat ............................................... 44
Helmet holder ............................... 45
Luggage loops .............................. 45
Mirrors ........................................... 46
Spring preload .............................. 47 Shock absorbers .......................... 48
ESA
OE
............................................ 49
Wheels ........................................... 51
Operation

Operation334
Ignition switch and
steering lockKeysYou receive one master key
and one spare key. If a key is lost
, please note the informa-
tion on the EWS electronic
immobiliser (
b 24).
Ignition switch and steer-
ing lock, tank filler cap
lock and seat lock are all oper-
ated with the same key. If you
wish you can arrange to have
sport cases
OA fitted with locks
that can be opened with this
key as well. c
Switching on the ignition• Turn the key to
the Uposition.
» Parking light and all function
circuits switched on.
» Pre-ride check is performed
(b
57).
» ABS self-diagnosis is per- formed (
b
59).
» Engine can be started.
Switching off the ignition• Turn the key to the Vposition.
» Light switched off.
» Handlebars not locked.
» In this position, you can
remove the key.

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

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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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Technical data
Frame and suspension Frame
Type Main and rear frame in light-alloy design
Location of type plate on the rear cross frame tube
Location of vehicle identification number (VIN) on the side frame section at the front right
Front brake
Type Two floating brake discswith 4-piston fixed calipers
Brake pads Sintered metal
Rear brake
Type One fixed brake disc with 2-piston floating caliper
Brake pads Organic material
Front suspension
Type BMW Duolever
Steering lock angle 2 x 30.3
o
Front wheel castor in normal-load position 101 mm
Rear suspension
Type BMW EVO Paralever swinging arm