2005 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 LT Rider's Manual (in English)

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Placing motorcycle on
main (centre) stand
e Attention:
Always make sure the surface
under the stand is level and
firm.
 Switch on the ignition and allow the engine to idle if nec-
essary
 Bring the motorcycle to a complete standstill
 Select neutral
kN
 Do not apply the handbrake
or footbrake
 Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand  Hold the right handlebar grip
with your right hand
 Sit upright on the motorcycle,
with both feet on the ground
to support your weight
 Press and hold down the but- ton to extend the centre stand
–The EHCS telltale light
flashes at 2 Hz
 When the stand reaches its
limit position
–The EHCS telltale light
remains permanently ON
Release the button
 Check that the motorcycle
is firmly supported
 Switch off the ignition and dis-
mount
Main (centre) stand
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Main (centre) stand
Removing motorcycle
from main stand
d Warning:
For safety reasons, never sit
on the motorcycle with the
main stand extended.
If the motorcycle is fitted with
BMW Integral ABS, only the
RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC-
TION is available when the ig-
nition is switched off (b87).
e Attention:
Make sure the main stand is ful-
ly retracted before you ride off.  Select neutral
kN
 Turn the ignition key to the “ R”
or “ ON” position (
b13)
– handlebars unlocked
 Both feet on the ground, no weight on the motorcycle
 Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand
 Hold the right handlebar grip
with your right hand
 With both feet on the ground, push the motorcycle forward
off the centre stand
 Keep the motorcycle bal-
anced and sit on the seat
 Check that the main stand
has fully retracted
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e Attention:
Exceeding the specified engine
speeds while running in will
contribute to premature engine
wear.
L Note:
While running in the motorcy-
cle, vary the throttle opening
and engine-speed range fre-
quently.
Try to do most of your riding
during this initial period on
twisting, fairly hilly roads rather
than high-speed main roads
and highways.
Running-in engine speedsFrom 0 to 1,000 km(600 miles)
 Engine speed max. 4,000 rpm
and no full-load acceleration
 Do not omit the first inspection after 1,000 km (600 miles).
Make an appointment with
your authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer in good time, so
that the work can be per-
formed punctually.
From 1,000 to 2,000 km
(600 to 1,200 miles)
 Engine speeds can be gradu- ally increased after 1,000 km
(600 miles)
 Avoid lengthy periods at full
load until 2,000 km
(1,200 miles) have been cov-
ered
Running in
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Running in
Running in new tyres
d Warning:
New tyres have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened
by riding in a restrained man-
ner at various heel angles
until the tyres are run in.
This running in procedure is
essential if the tyres are to
reach their maximum level of
grip.
Running in
new brake pads
d Warning:
New brake pads must “bed
down” and therefore do not
achieve their optimum friction
levels during the first 500 km
(300 miles).
This slight initial reduction in
braking efficiency can be
compensated for by exerting
greater pressure on the lever.
Try to avoid all unnecessary
hard braking during this initial
period.
e Attention:
Comply with the notes on BMW
Integral ABS (b 84-91).
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Before you start
Switching on the ignition– Move the kill switch to the run position 1
 Ignition switch ON
In an emergency only:
 Move the kill switch to the 0
position.
– The electronic engine man-
agement, fuel pump and
starter motor electrical cir-
cuits are de-energised
L Note:
I f y o u m o v e t h e k i l l s w i t c h t o t h e
0 position while the ignition is
on (switch in ON position), the
BMW Integral ABS remains op-
erational (
b 84-91).
1
0
0
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Before you start
Fully retract the side stand
L Note:
If the side stand is extended
and a gear engaged, you can-
not start the motorcycle.
Select neutral– Neutral indicator light green
k is on (b10)
– Gear indicator shows “0”
L Note:
Engine does not start:
– Move the gear lever to the
k
position or disengage the
clutch
Engine stops when first gear is
engaged:
– Fully retract the side stand; if necessary, consult the trou-
bleshooting chart
(
b Maintenance Instructions,
Chapter 2)
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Starting
d Warning:
Do not allow the engine to
idle unnecessarily or for pro-
longed periods of time
– risk of overheating or fire.
Ride away immediately after
starting the engine.
Avoid high engine speeds af-
ter a cold start.
e Attention:
If you attempt to start the engine
when the battery is flat, you will
hear the relay chattering. Further
attempts will damage the starter
relay and starter motor. Before
repeating the attempt to start the
engine: recharge the battery
(
bMaintenance Instructions,
Chapter 2).
L Note:
Do not turn the throttle twistgrip
when starting the engine.
 Press starter pushbutton 1
– The engine starts
 Gently turn the throttle twist- grip
L Note:
At ambient temperatures below
0 °C (32 °F), pull the lever to
disengage the clutch when
starting the engine.
Starting
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ABS warning lightThe ABS warning light 1 lights
up if the BMW Integral ABS
develops a fault (
b91).
Warning light, general General warning light 2 lights
up if the BMW Integral ABS
develops a fault (
b91), or if the
tail light or brake light is defec-
tive.
Low fuel levelWhen warning light 3 comes on,
there are still approx. 4 litres
(0.9 Imp.gal.) of fuel in the tank.
*n depending on national-market
specification
Engine oil pressureWarning light 4 goes out above
idle speed.
e Attention:
If warning light 4 comes on dur-
ing the journey, take the follow-
ing action as soon as traffic
conditions permit:
 Disengage the clutch
 Operate the kill switch
 Bring the motorcycle safely to a halt
 Check engine oil level (
b43)
Top up with fresh oil if the oil
level is low. If the warning light
for engine oil pressure lights up
even though the oil level is cor-
rect, it is absolutely essential to
consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer.
Warning lights
21*43
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