2004 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 S engine

Operation332
In-key securityAn electronic component is inte-
grated into each of your keys.
The motorcycle’s electronics
exchange certain continuously
changing signals with the elec-
tronics in the key; these signals
are specific to your motorcycle
and they are transmitted via the
ring antenna in the ignition lock.
The ignition is not enabled for
starting until the key has been
recognised as authorised for
your motorcycle.
A spare key attached to
the same ring as the igni-
tion key used to start the engine
could "upset" the electronics, in
which case the enabling signal
for starting is not issued. The
"EWS" warning is displayed in
the multifunction display. Always store the spare key sep-
arately from the ignition key.c
Replacement and extra
keysYou can only obtain replace-
ment/extra keys through an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer. The keys are part of an
integrated security system, so
the dealer is under an obligation
to check the legitimacy of all
applications for replacement/
extra keys.
If you want to have a lost key
barred, you have to bring with
you all the keys that belong to
the motorcycle. A key that has
been barred can subsequently
be cleared and reactivated for
use.
Hazard warning flashersSwitching on the hazard
warning flashers• Switch on the ignition.
• Press the hazard warning
flashers button 1.
» Hazard warning flashers in
operation.
» Left/right turn indicator tell-
tale lights flash.
• Switch off the ignition.
» The hazard warning flashers
continues to operate.

Operation334
Residual range The residual operating range is
only displayed when the
reserve level is reached. It is
determined on the basis of the
previous riding style and the
available fuel.
If the motorcycle is resting on
its side-stand, the level in the
tank cannot be measured
correctly, so this estimate of
residual operating range will
be inaccurate.The Tripmaster registers that
you have refuelled when
approximately 3 litres have
been added.
Resetting the trip meter• Switch on the ignition.
• Select the desired trip
odometer.
• Press the Tripmaster
button1 for longer than
2 seconds.
» The trip meter is set to zero.Kill switchThe kill switch can be used to
switch off the engine easily,
either during or after a fall. Operating the kill switch
when riding can cause
the rear wheel to lock and thus
cause a fall.
Do not operate the kill switch
when riding.c
• Turn kill switch1 to the left or
right to positionB.
» The engine electronics con-
trol unit switches the engine
off.

335Operation
» The engine cannot be
started in this position.
If the kill switch is moved
to positionB when the
ignition is on, the BMW Inte-
gral ABS is still functioning
(b 50, 69).cGrip heating
OE
1Grip heating switch 2Heating function off
350% heat output
(one dot visible)
4100% heat output
(three dots visible)
Grip heating can only be
activated when the engine is
running.
The increased power
consumption caused by
the grip heating can lead to the
battery discharging on jour-
neys in the lower engine speed
range. If the battery is inade-quately charged, the grip heat-
ing is switched off to ensure
starting capability.c
Clock
Adjusting the clock while
the motorcycle is being
ridden can lead to accidents.
Adjust the clock only when the
motorcycle is stationary.c
• Switch on the ignition.
• Press button1 for longer
than 2 seconds.

337Operation
• Use the adjusting screw1 to
set the gap between the
handlebar grip and the brake
lever.
» Turn clockwise: increased
gap.
» Turn anticlockwise: reduced
gap.
The adjusting screw has
a limit position and can
be turned more easily if you
press the clutch lever for-
wards.c
LightsParking lightThe parking light switches on
automatically when the ignition
is switched on.
The parking light places
a load on the battery.
Do not switch the ignition on
for longer than absolutely
necessary.cLow-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
High-beam headlight/
headlight flasher • Press the high-beam
headlight1 s w i t c h a t t h e t o p .
» High-beam headlight
switched on.
• Move high-beam headlight1
switch into the centre
position.
» High-beam headlight
switched off.
• Press high-beam headlight1
switch at the bottom.
» Headlight flasher.

347Operation
If button1 is not pressed for
longer than one second, the
shock absorbers are set as
displayed.
During the setting procedure,
the display flashes.Adjusting the spring
preloadThe spring preload cannot be
adjusted while the motorcycle
is being ridden.
Three adjustments are possi-
ble; these are shown in the
field3 as follows:Solo operation
Solo operation with
luggage
Operation with pillion
passenger (and luggage)
•Start the engine.
• Press button1 briefly.
» The current setting is
displayed.
• Press button1 once for
longer than one second.
» Starting from the current
status, the display is in the
following order:– Solo operation
– Solo operation with
luggage
– Operation with pillion
passenger (and luggage)
If button1 is not pressed for
longer than one second, the
spring preload will be set as
displayed. During the setting
procedure, the display flashes.
WheelsChecking the tyre
pressure
Incorrect tyre pressure
adversely affects the
handling characteristics of the
motorcycle and can lead to
accidents.
Ensure that the tyres are at the
correct pressure.c

Riding450
Safety instructionsSpeedWhen riding at high speed,
various marginal conditions
can adversely affect the
handling characteristics of the
motorcycle:
– adjustment of the spring-
strut and shock absorber
system
– unequally distributed load
– loose clothing
– insufficient tyre pressure
– poor tyre tread
–etc.Correct loading
Overloading can ad-
versely affect the riding
stability of the motorcycle.
Do not exceed the permissible
gross weight and permissible
wheel loads (
b 137).c
Alcohol and drugs
Even small amounts of
alcohol or drugs can
considerably adversely affect
your perception, judgement
and ability to make decisions,
as well as your reflexes. Taking
medication can increase these
effects.
Do not ride your motorcycle
after consuming alcohol,
drugs and/or medication.c
Risk of poisoningExhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colourless
and odourless but highly toxic.
Inhaling exhaust fumes is
a health hazard and can
lead to loss of consciousness
or death.
Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Do not run the engine in en-
closed spaces.cHigh voltage
Touching live parts of the
ignition system with the
engine running can lead to
electric shocks.
Do not touch any parts of the
ignition system when the en-
gine is running.c

451Riding
Catalytic converterIf misfiring causes unburned
fuel to enter the catalytic con-
verter, there is a danger of
overheating and damage.
For this reason, observe the
following points:
– Do not ride the motorcycle
with the fuel tank empty.
– Do not run the engine with
the spark-plug cap removed.
– In the event of engine misfir-
ing, stop the engine immedi-
ately.
– Only refuel using unleaded
fuel.
– Be sure to adhere to the
prescribed maintenance
intervals.
Unburned fuel destroys
the catalytic converter.
Note the points listed for
protection of the catalytic
converter.c
Risk of fireHigh temperatures occur at
the exhaust pipe.
If highly flammable mate-
rials (e.g. hay, leaves,
grass, clothing and luggage,
etc.) make contact with the hot
exhaust pipe, they can start to
burn.
Ensure that no highly flamma-
ble materials can come into
contact with the hot exhaust
system.c
–If the engine runs for a
longer period when the
motorcycle is stationary, the
cooling is inadequate and
overheating can occur. In
extreme cases, the motorcy-
cle could catch fire.
Do not let the engine run for
unnecessary periods when the motorcycle is stationary.
After starting, move off
immediately.c
Manipulation of the engine
electronics control unit
Manipulation of the engine
electronics control unit can
cause damage to the motorcy-
cle and therefore lead to acci-
dents. Do not manipulate the en-
gine electronics control unit.c
Any manipulation of the
engine electronics
control unit can lead to
mechanical loads for which
the components of the motor-
cycle are not configured. Dam-
age caused in this way invali-
dates the warranty.
Do not manipulate the engine
electronics control unit.c

Riding452
Safety checkPrior to every journeyUse the following checklist to
check important functions,
settings and wear limits before
starting to ride. Checklist–Brakes (
b 93)
– Brake fluid level (
b 91)
– Clutch function (b 93)
– Clutch fluid level (b 93)
– Warning and telltale lights
(
b 18)
– Shock absorber setting
(b 44, 46) and spring
preload (
b 47)
–Rims (
b 94), tread depth
(
b 94) and tyre pressure
(b 47)
– Load, gross weight (
b 137)
– Secure luggage systemAt regular intervals:
– Engine oil level (every time
you refuel) (
b 86)
– Brake pads (every second/
third time you refuel)
(
b 90, 91)
Making your first tripSafe handling of your
motorcycleEach motorcycle has its 'own
life' that you have to get used
to:
– Acceleration capability
– Road holding
– Cornering characteristics
–Braking power
The engine also has to be
run in during the first 1,000 km
(b 58).You will find information on
BMW Integral ABS from
(
b 69) onwards.
BMW Integral ABS incor-
porates braking power
assistance, so that braking
power is significantly higher
than with conventional brake
systems. Especially when
cornering, unintentionally hard
braking can lead to dangerous
situations.
Practice braking with
BMW Integral ABS in safe
situations.c