2004 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 S check oil

223Status indicators
Engine electronics
General warning light
lights up yellow.
Engine electronics
symbol is displayed.
Fault in the engine electronics.
In exceptional cases, the
engine stops and can no
longer be started. Otherwise,
the engine runs in emergency
operating mode.
You can continue to ride, but
bear in mind that the usual
engine output is not available.
• Have the fault remedied as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.
Engine oil pressure
General warning light lights
up red.
Engine oil pressure symbol
is displayed.
Insufficient engine oil pressure.
The "engine oil pressure" warn-
ing indicates that there is no oil
pressure or that the oil pressure
in the lubricating oil circuit is too
low; under no circumstances is it
to be regarded as fulfilling the
function of an oil gauge. Once
the oil pressure has built up
1 – 2 seconds after the engine
start, the warning indicator must
go out.
If the "engine oil pressure" warn-
ing is displayed while the motor-
cycle is being ridden, take
account of the traffic situation
and:• Disengage the gear.
• Press the kill switch.
•Bring the motorcycle safely
to a halt.
• Check the engine oil level.
Alongside an insufficient
engine oil level, other
problems in the engine can
lead to the "engine oil pres-
sure" warning. Continuing to
ride in these cases can cause
engine damage.
If the "engine oil pressure"
warning is issued, do not con-
tinue to ride, even though the
engine oil level might be
correct.c
• Have the fault remedied by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.

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

453Riding
Before you startSwitching on the ignition• Read the information on the
EWS (
b 22).
• Kill switch1 in operating
positionA.
• Switch on the ignition.
» Pre-ride check is carried out.
» With BMW Integral ABS:
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed.
Pre-ride checkAfter the ignition has been
switched on, a pre-ride check
is carried out. Here, the func-
tions of all warning lights and
warning symbols are checked.
The following are displayed in
succession in the multifunc-
tion display:
Phase 1
General warning light
lights up red.
Engine oil pressure
symbol is displayed.Battery charge current
symbol is displayed.
Phase 2
General warning light
lights up yellow.
Engine electronics
symbol is displayed.
EWS symbol is
displayed.

Maintenance686
Engine oilChecking the engine oil
levelCheck the oil level at regular
intervals.
The oil level depends on
the oil temperature. The
higher the temperature the
higher the oil level in the oil
tank.
Check the engine oil level
immediately after a longer
journey.c
After longer motorcycle
immobilisation periods,
oil can collect in the oil pan;
this must be pumped into the
oil tank before the reading is
taken. The engine oil must be
at operating temperature to do
this. Checking the oil level with
the engine cold or after a short trip leads to misinterpretations
and therefore to incorrect oil fill
quantities.
To ensure that the correct en-
gine oil level is displayed, only
check the oil level after a long-
er trip.c
• With the motorcycle at oper-
ating temperature, hold it
vertically or place it on the
centre stand
OA, ensuring
that the ground is firm and
level.
• Let the engine run in neutral
for one minute.
• Switch off the ignition.
• Read off the oil level.
If you have a motorcycle
without a centre stand
OA,
obtain assistance from anoth-
er person when reading the oil
level.c1Display for engine oil level
• Read off the oil level from
engine oil level display1.
2Maximum engine oil level
3Minimum engine oil level

687Maintenance
The oil level must be located
between the MIN and MAX
marks. The difference is
approx. 0.5 litres.

If the oil level is below the
MIN mark:
• Top up the engine oil.
If the oil level is above the
MAX mark:
• Drain off the engine oil.
Too little or too much
engine oil can lead to
engine damage.
Ensure that the engine oil level
is correct.c
Too little engine oil can
result in the engine seiz-
ing and therefore lead to
accidents.
Ensure that the engine oil level
is correct.c
Topping up the engine oil• Remove the seat (
b 40)
.
• Clean the area around the
filler aperture.
• Unscrew cap of the engine
oil filler aperture 1.• Add engine oil up to the
central markA.
• Check the oil level.
• Repeat the filling and
checking procedure until the
engine oil level is located
between the MIN and
MAX marks.
• Screw on the cap of the
engine oil filler aperture.

Maintenance688
Draining off engine oil • Remove the seat (
b 40)
.
• Press the retainer of clear
hose 2 on the left and right
and pull upwards out of the
oil tank.
• Pull the clear hose down-
wards out of the frame and
drain off the oil into a suitable
container.
• Insert the clear hose in the
oil tank and lock into place.
• Check the oil level.
• Repeat the draining and
checking procedure until the
engine oil level is located
between the MIN and
MAX marks.
• Store or dispose of excess
engine oil in an environmen-
tally-responsible manner.
Coolant Checking the coolant
levelCheck the coolant level at
regular intervals.
1Display for coolant level
• Read off the coolant level
from the coolant display1.
2Maximum coolant level
3Minimum coolant level
The coolant level must be
located between the MIN and
MAX marks.
If the coolant is below the
MIN mark:
• Top up the coolant.

7121
Care
• Place the motorcycle in a dry
room on the centre stand
OA
or rear wheel stand.
• Raise the engine with the
front wheel stand in such a
way that both wheels are
without load.
Before laying the vehicle
up, have the engine oil
and the oil filter element
changed by a specialist work-
shop, preferably your author-
ised BMW motorcycle dealer.
Combine work for laying up/
restoring to use with a mainte-
nance service or inspection.c
Restoring to use• Remove the protective wax
coating.
•Clean the motorcycle
(b 118-120).• Install a charged battery
(
b 115).
• Perform the safety checks
(b 52).
• Check the brakes (
b 89-91).
• Check the tyre pressures
(
b 47).

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Technical data
Fuel and lubricantsViscosity classes depending on outside temperature
0 °C – 30 °C SAE 30
20 °C – above 30 °C SAE 40
-15 °C – above 30 °C SAE 15 W-50
-15 °C – 30 °C SAE 15 W-40
-20 °C – 20 °C SAE 10 W-40
-20 °C – 10 °C SAE 10 W-30
-20 °C – above 30 °C SAE 10 W-X (X >
40)
below -30 °C – above 30 °C SAE 5 W-X (X > 40)
Oils with x >
40 are available from your authorised BMW motorcycle dealer.
All engine oils supplied by BMW Motorrad are subject to regular BMW quality assurance checks.
Oil additives are not required and are not recommended.
It is not permitted to mix different engine oils.