2004 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 RS wheel

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Maintenance and care
2
Laying upClean the motorcycle (
b 55-58)
 Remove the battery (
b 50-53), note the mainte-
nance instructions (
b 51)
 Spray the brake and clutch lever pivots and the main and
side stand pivots with a suita-
ble lubricant
 Coat bright metal/chrome- plated parts with an acid-free
grease (e.g. Vaseline)
 Place the motorcycle on its main stand in a dry room
 Support the engine in such a way that both wheels are
clear of the ground  Remove the engine spoiler to
obtain space for the support;
avoid damaging the exhausts
when installing the support
L Note:
Before laying the vehicle up out
of use have the engine oil and
the oil filter element changed by
a specialist workshop, prefera-
bly your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
It is always a good idea to com-
bine the preparations for a lay-
up and the post lay-up work
with a Service or Inspection by
a specialist workshop, prefera-
bly your authorised BMW Mo-
torrad dealer.
Laying up
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Technical Data
3
ClutchSingle dry plate with over-centre
action diaphragm spring and
starter ring gear, mounted on
crankshaft.
Hydraulic release
Effort at handlebar lever 95 N.
Clutch plate Ø 180 mm
Manual transmission 6-speed with claw shift and integral
torsional vibration damper
Total spread of gear ratios 1st gear = 3.863 2nd gear = 3.022
3rd gear = 2.393
4th gear = 1.961
5th gear = 1.700
6th gear = 1,549
Transmission from gear-
box to rear wheel drive By shaft protected within hollow
swinging arm of Paralever rear sus-
pension, with integral torsional
vibration damper and two universal
joints.
Rear wheel drive Crown wheel and pinion with Pal-
loid teeth, running in anti-friction
bearings; rear wheel directly flange-
mounted to rear of crown wheel.
Final drive ratio 1 : 2.75
Transmission
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Technical Data
3
Wheel location
Front Telelever, leading link with central spring strut, pivoted centrally on
main frame; no anti-dive
Rear Cast aluminium single swinging arm with additional torque reac-
tion strut to compensate for shaft
drive effects (Paralever); swinging
arm with off-centre spring strut
Front wheel suspension Gas-filled spring/damper strut, no
provision for adjustment
Spring compression 60 mm
Spring extension 55 mm
Total travel 115 mm
Fixed tube diameter 35 mm
Rear suspension Gas-filled spring/damper strut
with adjustable rebound-stage
damping and hydraulic spring
preload adjustment; progressive
rate.
Spring compression 113 mm
Spring extension 37 mm
Total travel (at wheel) 150 mm
Swinging arm length 485 mm
Frame and suspension
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Technical Data
3
Front steering angle2 x 30°
Front wheel castor
- in normal-load position 124 mm
Tyre tread depth (recommended minimum)
Front wheel 2 mm
Rear wheel 3 mm
d Warning:
Always comply with legal
requirements concerning the
minimum permissible tyre tread
depth.
Tyre pressures (tyres cold)
One-up Front 2.5 bar Rear 2.9 bar
Two-up Front 2.5 bar Rear 2.9 bar
Two-up + luggage Front 2.5 bar
Rear 2,9 bar
Frame and suspension
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Technical Data
3
Wheels and tyresBMW cast-aluminium wheels with
5 double-spoke design,
low aspect-ratio tyres
Front wheel With inclined rim shoulder and dou-
ble hump
Tyre size and designation 3.50 x 17”
Tyre size and designation 120/70 ZR 17 TUBELESS
Rear wheel With inclined rim shoulder and dou-
ble hump
Size and designation 5.00 x 17”
Optional extra 5.50 x 17”
Tyre size and designation 170/60 ZR 17 TUBELESS
Optional extra 180/55 ZR 17 TUBELESS
Frame and suspension
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Technical Data
3
Overall length2,250 mm
Width
across handlebars
(without vibration dampers)
680 mm
across front footrests 691 mm
across rear footrests 802 mm
Overall height
(windshield lowered) 1,248 mm
Seat height, unladen
weight 770/800 mm
2-position adjustment
Wheelbase
at unladen weight 1,549 mm
in normal-load position 1,555 mm
Ground clearance
at unladen weight 145 mm
in normal-load position 125 mm
Unladen weight
(ready to ride, tank full) 285 kg
Dry weight 266 kg
Permitted weight 500 kg
Permitted wheel loads
Front 200 kg
Rear 330 kg
Dimensions and weights
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A – E
AAccessories, genuine BMW parts, 18
Annual Service, notes, 3
BBattery charging, 50
Removal, 52, 53, 54
Safety instructions, 50
Technical Data, 70
Warranty, 50
BMW Integral ABS, 63
Bore/stroke, 61
Brake caliper, installing Front wheel, 27
Brake caliper, removing Front wheel, 22
Rear wheel, 29
Brakes Brake fluid, 69
Minimum brake pad thickness, 34
Technical Data, 63
Wear indicator, 34
Bulbs
ChangingFront turn indicators, 40
Headlight, 44
High-beam headlight, 46
Number-plate light, 39
Parking light, 43
Rear turn indicators, 42
Tail/brake light, 38
Note, 37
Technical Data, 70
CCapacity Engine, 67
Gearbox, 68
Castor, 65
Cleaning/Care General notes, 55, 57
Paintwork damage, 58
Road salt, 57
Washing, 56
Cleaning/care Chrome, 58
Clutch, 62
Compression ratio, 61
Confirmation of odometer
change, 14
Confirmation of service work, 10, 11, 12, 13
Coolant, 69
DDimensions, 71
Displacement, 61
EElasticity, 72
Electrical system, 70
Engine Troubleshooting chart, 19, 20
Type, 61
Engine oil
Capacity, 67
Consumption, 61
Technical Data, 67
Viscosity, 67
Index
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E – R
Exhaust system, care products, 58
FFrame, 63
Front mudguardInstalling, 28
Removing, 21
Front wheel
Installing, 25, 27
Removal, 21, 22, 23, 24
Technical Data, 66
Front wheel stand, 23
Fuel Consumption, 61
Grade, 68
Fuel and lubricants, 67, 68, 69
Fuses Assignment, 49
Capacity, 70
GGearboxOil capacity, 68
Oil grades, 68
Technical data, 62
Total spread of gear ratios, 62
General instructions, 15, 16, 18
Genuine BMW parts and accessories, 18
Ground clearance, 71
IIdle speed, 61
Inspection (running-in check), notes, 3 Installing brake caliper
Rear wheel, 33
Instrument cluster, 49
LLaying up, motorcycle, 59
MMaintenance confirmations, 4
Maximum engine speed, 61
Maximum speed, 72
Motorcycle Laying up, 59
Restoring to use, 60
NNominal power, 61
OOdometer change, confirmation, 14
Oil capacity
Engine, 67
Gearbox, 68
PParalever, 64
Plastics, cleaning, 55
Power/weight ratio, 72
RRear wheelInstalling, 31, 32, 33
Removal, 29, 30
Technical Data, 66
Rear wheel drive Technical Data, 62
Index
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