2004 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 S Rider's Manual (in English)

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Maintenance
Front-wheel standTo enable simple and safe
changing of the front wheel,
BMW Motorrad provides a
front wheel stand. The front
wheel stand with BMW special
tool number 36 3 971 can be
obtained from your authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer. In
addition, you require the
adapters with BMW special
tool number 36 3 973.Fitting the front wheel
stand
• Place the motorcycle on the
centre stand
OA or suitable
auxiliary stand, e.g.
BMW Motorrad rear wheel
stand (
b 104).
• Undo aligning screws1.
• Push the two mounting
pins 2 far enough apart that
the front wheel guide fits
between them.
• Set the desired height of the
front wheel stand using the
locating pins3.
• Align the front wheel stand to
the centre of the front wheel
and push it onto the front
axle.• Push the two mounting
pins 2 through the triangles
of the brake caliper support
far enough that the front
wheel can still be rolled
through.
In the case of BMW Inte-
gral ABS, the ABS sensor
ring can be damaged.
Only push the mounting pin so
far inwards that it does not
touch the sensor ring of the
BMW Integral ABS.c

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• Tighten aligning screws1.
• Press the front wheel stand
evenly downwards to raise
the motorcycle.
If the motorcycle is on the
centre stand
OA: If the
front of the motorcycle is
raised too far, the centre stand
rises from the ground and the
motorcycle can fall over
sideways.
When the front is raised, make
sure that the centre stand
remains on the ground.c
Rear wheel standIn order to be able to work
safely also on motorcycles
without centre stands
OA,
BMW Motorrad provides a rear
wheel stand. The rear wheel
stand with BMW special tool
number 36 3 980 can be
obtained from your authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
Mounting the rear wheel
stand
• Set the desired height of the
rear wheel stand using the
bolts 1.
• Remove retaining disc2.
To do so, press release
button3.
• Push the rear wheel stand
from the left into the rear
axle.
• Apply the retaining disc from
the right; to do so, press the
unlock button.

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• Place your left hand on the
left grab handle of the motor-
cycle 4, and your right hand
on the lever of the rear wheel
stand 5.
• Raise the motorcycle, simul-
taneously pressing the lever
downwards until the motor-
cycle stands vertically.• Press the lever onto the
ground.
BulbsInformation on bulbsThe failure of a bulb is sig-
nalled in the display by the
defective lamp symbol. If the
brake or rear light fails, the
general warning light also
lights up yellow.
If the rear light fails, the brake
light is used as a substitute in that the luminosity of the
second glow filament is
reduced to rear light level. Fail-
ure of the rear light is still
shown in the display.
In the event of a lamp
failure, there can be
problems seeing and being
seen.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; preferably
always carry appropriate
reserve lamps.c
You will find an overview
of the types of bulb used
on (
b 136).c

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Do not touch the glass of
new bulbs with your
fingers. Use a clean, dry cloth
when fitting. Dirt deposits, in
particular oil and grease,
interfere with heat radiation
from the bulb. This will result in
overheating and therefore
shorten the service life of the
bulbs.c
You will find an overview
of the types of screw
used on (
b 124).c
Replacing the low-beam
headlight bulb
During the work
described below, a
motorcycle that has been
parked unsafely can fall over.
Make sure that the motorcycle
is parked securely.cThe bulb is pressurised,
injuries may result if the
bulb is damaged.
Wear protective goggles and
gloves when changing
bulbs.c
To achieve better acces-
sibility, turn the handle-
bars to the right.c
• If necessary, switch off the
ignition.
• Loosen the cover 1 by
turning it anticlockwise and
remove it.• Pull off the connector 2.
• Remove the spring wire
brackets 3 from their detents
on the left and right and fold
them up.

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• Remove the bulb 4.
Assemble in reverse order.
• On assembly, make sure
that the lug 5 points
upwards.
Replacing the high-beam
headlight bulb
During the work de-
scribed below, a motor-
cycle that has been parked
insecurely can fall over.
Make sure that the motorcycle
is parked securely.c
The bulb is pressurised,
injuries may result if the
bulb is damaged.
Wear protective goggles and
gloves when changing
bulbs.c
To achieve better acces-
sibility, turn the handle-
bars to the left.c1Cover
High-beam headlight
bulbs
• The high-beam headlight
bulbs are changed in the
same way as those of the
low-beam headlight.

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Replacing the parking
light
During the work de-
scribed below, a motor-
cycle that has been parked
insecurely can fall over.
Make sure that the motorcycle
is parked securely.c
1Parking light
2Access beneath the
headlight3Connector
4Bulb holder
5Bulb
• If necessary, switch off the
ignition.
• Pull off the connector 3
beneath the headlight.
• Remove the bulb holder 4
from the headlight housing
by turning it anticlockwise.
• Pull the bulb 5 from the bulb
holder.Assemble in reverse order.
• To hold the new bulb, use a
clean, dry cloth.
Replacing the brake light
and rear light bulbs
During the work de-
scribed below, a motor-
cycle that has been parked i
nsecurely can fall over.
Make sure that the motorcycle
is parked securely.c
• If necessary, switch off the
ignition.
• Remove the seat (
b 40).

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• Remove the bolt 1.
• Pull the lamp housing
towards the rear from the
brackets 2.• Remove the bulb holder 3
from the lamp housing by
turning it anticlockwise.
• Press the bulb into the fitting
and remove it by turning
anticlockwise.
Assemble in reverse order.
• To hold the new bulb, use a
clean, dry cloth.
Replacing the front turn
signal lamp
During the work de-
scribed below, a motor-
cycle that has been parked
unsafely can fall over.
Make sure that the motorcycle
is parked securely.c
• If necessary, switch off the
ignition.
• Remove the bolt 1.

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• Pull the lamp housing on the
screw connection side out of
the mirror housing.• Remove the bulb holder 2
from the lamp housing by
turning it anticlockwise.
• Remove the bulb 3 from the
bulb holder.
Assemble in reverse order.
• To hold the new bulb, use a
clean, dry cloth.
Replacing the rear turn
indicator bulb
During the work de-
scribed below, a motor-
cycle that has been parked
insecurely can fall over.
Make sure that the motorcycle
is parked securely.c
• If necessary, switch off the
ignition.• Remove the bolt 1.
• Pull the lamp housing on the
screw connection side out of
the turn indicator housing.