2004 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 S ECU

Introductioni6
BMW Service Advanced technology requires
specially adapted methods of
maintenance and repair.
Incorrectly executed
maintenance and repair
work could result in subse-
quent damage and the safety
risks associated with this.
BMW recommends that all
appropriate work on your
motorcycle be carried out by
an authorised BMW motorcy-
cle dealer or by a workshop
which operates with appropri-
ately trained personnel in
accordance with
BMW specifications.c
Your authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer can provide infor-
mation on the Service,
Inspection and Annual Inspec-
tion needed, or you can obtain the information from the Inter-
net by visiting "www.bmw-
motorrad.com/maintenance".
Have all maintenance and
repair work carried out con-
firmed in the chapter "Service"
(
b 140) in this manual.
Your authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer is supplied with all
the latest technical information
and therefore possesses the
necessary technical know-
how.
We therefore recommend that
you consult your authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer for all
questions concerning the
motorcycle.
Rider’s equipmentDo not ride without the correct
clothing. Always wear:
–a helmet
– a rider's suit
–gloves
– boots
This also applies to short
journeys and throughout the
year. Your authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer will
be glad to advise you on the
correct clothing for every
purpose.

Operation330
Ignition switch and
steering lockKeysYou will receive one master
key and one spare key. If a key
is lost, please note the infor-
mation on the EWS electronic
immobiliser (
b 22).
Ignition switch and steer-
ing lock, tank filler cap
lock and seat lock are all oper-
ated with the same key.
System casesOA can also be
operated on request using the
same key.c
Switching on the ignition• Turn the key to position U.
» Parking light and all function
circuits switched on.
» Pre-ride check is carried out
(b 53).
» ABS self-diagnosis is
performed (
b 54).
» Engine can be started.
Switching off the ignition• Turn the key to position V.
» Light switched off.
» Steering lock unsecured.
» In this position, you can
remove the key.

331Operation
Securing the steering
lock• Turn the handlebars to the
full left or right lock position.
• Turn the key to position
1
OFF, while moving the han-
dlebars slightly.
» Ignition, light and all function
circuits switched off.
» Steering lock secured.
» In this position, you can
remove the key.If the motorcycle is on the
side stand, the surface of
the ground will determine
whether it is better to turn the
handlebars to the left or right.
On level ground, a secure
stance is only ensured with the
handlebars turned to the left.
On level ground, always turn
the handlebars to the left to set
the steering lock.c
With the ignition switched
off, the braking power
assistance is unavailable.
While the motorcycle is being
ridden, do not switch off the
ignition.c
Electronic immobiliserThe electronic immobiliser
helps protect your BMW
motorcycle from theft, and this
enhanced security is at your
disposal without any need for
you to set parameters or acti-
vate additional systems. The
engine of a motorcycle fitted
with this electronic immobiliser
can only be started with the
keys that belong to the vehi-
cle. You can also have your
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer bar individual keys, for
example if a particular key
goes missing. The engine can-
not be started with a key that
has been barred.

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.

341Operation
Installing the seat
If too much pressure is
applied in a forward
direction, there is a danger
that the motorcycle will be
pushed off its stand.
Make sure that the motorcycle
is parked securely.c
• Push the seat forwards into
retaining brackets 1.• Press the seat firmly down-
wards over the detent.
» The seat can be heard to
lock into place.
Helmet holder
Helmet holders 1 and 2 are
located under the seat.
A motorcycle helmet with chin
strap can be attached to
helmet holders1.
• Remove the seat (
b 40).
• Hook the chin strap into the
holder.
• Refit the seat.

Operation342
The helmet catch can
scratch the panelling.
When hooking up the helmet,
pay attention to the position of
the helmet catch.c
If cases are fitted or if the chin
strap is too short, a steel cable
can be used to secure the
motorcycle helmet to helmet
holder2.
On the right-hand side
of the motorcycle, the
helmet could be damaged by
heat from the end silencer.Only attach the helmet to
the left-hand side of the
motorcycle.c
• Remove the seat.
• Pull the steel cable through
the helmet and hook it into
bracket2.
• Refit the seat.
You can obtain a suitable
steel cable from your
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.c
Luggage loopsLoops 1 for attaching luggage
straps are located on the
underside of the seat. In con-
junction with eyelets2 on the
grab handles, luggage can be
strapped onto the pillion seat.

Operation348
Incorrect tyre pressure
reduces the operating life
of the tyres.
Ensure that the tyres are at the
correct pressure.c
The tyre pressures required
can be found in the technical
data (b 126).
At high road speeds, tyre
valves have a tendency
to open as a result of centrifu-
gal force.
To avoid sudden loss of tyre
pressure, use a metal valve
cap with rubber sealing ring on
the rear wheel and tighten it
securely.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