2005 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 LT warning

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General information and controls
1
On-board computer
Display dimming
d Warning:
Do not attempt to adjust the
display dimmer unless the
motorcycle is at a standstill
– Risk of accident
The brightness of the backlit
multifunction display is variable.
• Press button 1
– The level of dimming appears in display field 2
 Press button 1 again – The brightness of the display
increases one level each time
you press the button. Each
time you press the button
after maximum brightness is
reached, brightness is
reduced by one level.
L Note:
If button 1 is not pressed for
longer than 2 seconds, the cur-
rent brightness is stored as the
new setting.
1
2
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Safety check
Checklist
Use the safety checklist –
before every journey
Please perform the safety
check accurately. If your motor-
cycle needs any routine mainte-
nance, you can then attend to it
before the journey starts
(
bMaintenance Instructions),
or have it carried out by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer. This is to ensure that
your motorcycle complies with
road-vehicle use and safety
laws.
Your vehicle must be in perfect
technical order: this is a basic
prerequisite for your safety and
the safety of other road users. For this reason, check the
details in the following sections
before you start the journey:
– Fuel level
– Positions of the handlebar
levers
–Brake fluid level
– Clutch fluid level
–Brakes
– Warning lights and telltale lights
– Spring preload
– Wheel rim and tyre condition, tread depth and tyre pres-
sures
– Load, gross weight
–Lights
– Coolant level
– Check regularly (every time you stop for fuel), on the basis
of the following section:
– Engine oil level
(every second/third stop for
fuel)
– Brake pads
If you encounter any problems
or difficulties, it is always best to
contact your authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer.
He will provide the necessary
advice and assistance.
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Safety check
Engine oil
 Check the oil level at the sight glass:
A (MAX) Top edge of
sight glass
B (MIN) Bottom edge of
sight glass
– The difference between the
two marks is
approx. 0.5 litre
(0.9 Imp.pint)
 If necessary, remove oil filler
plug 3 and top up the engine
oil, using funnel 2, through oil
filler neck 1
 Reinstall oil filler plug 3
e Attention:
The red warning light
p
(
b11) for engine oil pressure
indicates no (or very little) oil
pressure in the lube-oil sys-
tem; this light must not be re-
garded as an oil level check.
Oil pressure builds up after 1-
2 seconds and the warning
light goes out – the red engine
oil pressure warning light
p
should remain off while the en-
gine is running.
1
2
3
B
A
BMW recommends Castrol
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Safety check
2
Refuelling
d Warning:
Fuel is flammable and explo-
sive. Do not smoke. Never
bring a naked flame near the
fuel tank.
The fuel expands when hot
(for instance if the fuel tank is
in the sun). For this reason,
only fill as far as the lower
edge of the filler neck.
e Attention:
Note that fuel containing lead
will destroy the catalytic con-
verter.
Do not run the fuel tank dry or
you may damage the engine or
catalytic converter.
 Place motorcycle on side stand
– Make sure the ground is level and firm.
Open fuel-tank flip 1 by briefly
pressing down on the ribbed
section (arrow)
 To open fuel cap 2:
–Unlock the cap, turn it counter-clockwise and
remove
Fuel
1
2
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Safety check
Fuel
Refuel
– Always use super (premium) unleaded fuel to DIN 51607 or
equivalent standard, min.
octane number 95 (RON) or
85 (MON)
 To close fuel cap 2:
– Place the cap in position, turn it clockwise as far as it
will go and lock it
L Note:
Hold the tank cap while locking
it.
Push fuel-tank flip 1 down
until it engages with an audi-
ble click
Capacity– Total capacity: 24 litres (5.3 Imp.gals.)
–A yellow warning light 3
comes on when there are
approx. 4 litres (0.9 Imp.pint)
of fuel left in the tank
L Note:
The warning light and fuel
gauge function only when the
ignition is on.
3
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Clutch lever, adjusting
e Attention:
Sudden changes in play or
spongy action indicate a fault in
the hydraulic system.
If you are doubtful about the re-
liability of the hydraulic clutch
operating system consult a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the hydraulic circuit of the
clutch: do not turn the fitting
on the handlebar.
Turn knob A to set the most
comfortable span:
–Setting 1: minimum span
–Setting 3: maximum span
Handlebar levers
3
1
A
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Safety check
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the brake circuit: do not turn
the fitting on the handlebar.
Adjusting the handbrake
lever
Turn knob A to set the most
comfortable span:
–Setting 1: minimum span
–Setting 4: maximum span
Handlebar levers
4
1
A
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Safety check
2
Brake system - general
Work on the brake system
d Warning:
To ensure reliability have all
work on the brake systems
carried out by a specialist
workshop, preferably an au-
thorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
Brake system, checking
d Warning:
Sudden changes in play or
spongy action of the brake le-
ver indicate a fault in the
brake system.
Before riding off, therefore,
always check the resistance
of the front and rear brake le-
vers and test operation of the
brakes.
Do not ride the motorcycle if
you have any doubts about
the safety of the brake sys-
tem.
Immediately seek the advice
of a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
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