2005 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 LT battery

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General information and controls
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L Note:
A sensor controls automatic
daytime/night-time switchover.
The LCD is illuminated at night.
1 Warning light, engine oil
pressure, red
p
(
b42, 78)
2 Warning light, battery
charge current, red
r
(
b79)
*n depending on national-market
specification
3 Left turn indicator repeater
green
s
4 Warning light, coolant tem-
perature,
j red (b55, 79)
5 Warning light, general
red
e (b78)
6 Warning light, ABS red
l
(
b78)
7 Telltale light, neutral,
green
k (b76)
( ) Number in parentheses
bpage number for description
Telltale and warning lights
56*17324
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General information and controls
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Key positionsONOperating position, igni-
tion, lights and all circuits
switched on, self-test of
the instrument cluster is
performed (
b10)
R * Ignition and lights off,
steering not locked
(handlebars can be turned
freely to left or right)
d Warning:
Never turn the key to OFF or
I while riding the motorcycle
* The key can be removed in these
positions
 Turn the handlebars to full left lock.
e Attention:
Engage the steering lock with
the handlebars in this position
only.
OFF * Ignition and lights off,
steering locked
I* Parking light on, steering
locked
L Note:
Switch the parking light on for
limited periods only.
Note state of battery charge.
Ignition switch and steering lock
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General information and controls
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Hazard warning flashers
Hazard warning flashers
L Note:
The ignition must be switched
on before the hazard warning
flashers can be used.
Do not use the hazard warning
flashers for longer than abso-
lutely necessary.
Note state of battery charge.
To switch on the hazard
warning flashers:
 Switch on the ignition
 Operate hazard warning
flasher switch 1
– Hazard warning flashers in
operation
– Telltale light in switch is on
 Switch off the ignition
– The hazard warning flashers continue to operate
– Telltale light in switch goes out
To switch off the hazard
warning flashers:
 Operate hazard warning flasher switch 1
– Hazard warning flashers cease
to operate
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General information and controls
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Reverser
d Warning:
Avoid steep and uneven road
surfaces when reversing.
Take great care to maintain
your balance when reversing
on wet, slippery, uneven,
unpaved or muddy surfaces.
Engage the reverser only
when the motorcycle is at a
standstill and do not press the
starter pushbutton while en-
gaging the reverser.
Do not simultaneously press
the pushbutton for the elec-
tro-hydraulic centre stand.
d Warning:
Rules for reversing:
– No passenger
– You must be seated on the motorcycle
– Keep both feet on the ground
– Keep your feet well clear of the footrests on both sides
– Keep both hands on the
handlebar grips
– Make sure side stand and
main stand are both fully
retracted (
b69, 72)
– Check that the area behind
the motorcycle is free of
obstructions
e Attention:
Do not operate the reverser for
more than 1 minute – bear the
state of battery charge in mind.
The reverser switches off if it is
overloaded.
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General information and controls
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Front seat
Opening front seat Place the motorcycle on the main (centre) or side stand
– Make sure the ground is level and firm.
Open the left case (
b32)
 Pull out lever 1 (arrow)  Lift the seat up and forward
(arrow)
– Mount for helmet holder
(
b40),
– Knob for spring preload
(
b56),
– Battery and fuses (
b Main-
tenance Instructions, Chap-
ter 2)
are accessible
1
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General information and controls
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Seat heating
L Note:
Use the seat heating only when
necessary. The increase in
power consumption can drain
the battery if you are riding at
the low end of the engine-
speed range.
 Press switch for front seat heat- ing 1 or rear seat heating 2
– A Continuous heating
– B Heating function OFF
– C Rapid heating, then move
the switch to position A or B
L Note:
The seat heating in the backrest
shuts down automatically at
50 °C (122 °F).
2
1
ABC
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Starting – Riding – Parking
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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Starting – Riding – Parking
Warning lights
Coolant temperatureWarning light5 (red)
goes out when the engine is
started, above idle speed.
e Attention:
If the coolant temperature
warning light 5 comes on, stop
the engine and allow it to cool
down.
Check coolant level in the
expansion tank (
b55).
If the expansion tank is full, but
the warning light remains on,
or if coolant consumption is
excessive, consult a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
Battery charge currentWarning light 6 goes out above
idle speed.
e Attention:
If warning light 6 comes on
while the motorcycle is being
ridden:
consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer.
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