2005 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 LT light

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Introduction
i
Welcome to BMWWe are delighted that you have
chosen a new BMW K 1200 LT
and would like to welcome you
to the community of BMW rid-
ers.
Familiarise yourself with your
new motorcycle, so that you
can ride it safely and confidently
in all traffic situations.
To make sure of this, please
read this Rider’s Manual care-
fully before starting to use your
new motorcycle. It contains
important information on how to
operate the controls and how to
make the best possible use of
all the motorcycle’s technical
features.In addition, it contains useful
hints and information on the
correct equipment for machine
and rider, to ensure maximum
reliability and safety, and advice
on how to maintain the value of
your motorcycle.
If you have any questions con-
cerning your motorcycle, your
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer will gladly provide advice
and assistance.
We hope you enjoy reading this
Rider’s Manual and wish you
many a pleasant, safe journey
on your BMW motorcycle.
Best wishes,
BMW Motorrad
Welcome to BMW
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General information and
controls
General view, left side ........ 4-5
General view, right side ...... 6-7
Cockpit .............................. 8-9
Telltale and
warning lights ................. 10-11
Ignition switch and
steering lock .................. 12-13
Handlebar fittings ........... 14-15
Hazard warning flashers ...... 16
Adjusting windscreen/fins ... 17
Reverser ........................18-20
Cruise control ................ 21-24
Clock .................................. 25
Distance recorder ............... 26
On-board computer ....... 27-31
Case ................................... 32
Topcase .............................. 33
Front seat .......................34-35
Rear seat .......................36-38
Seat heating ........................ 39
Helmet holder ..................... 40Safety check
Checklist ............................. 41
Engine oil ....................... 42-43
Fuel ................................ 44-45
Handlebar levers ............ 46-47
Brake system
- general ........................ 48-49
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS ......... 50-53
Clutch ................................. 54
Coolant ............................... 55
Spring preload .................... 56
Wheels ........................... 57-59
Loads............................. 60-61
Lights ............................. 62-63
Contents
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Starting – Riding – Parking
First time out ................. 64-65
Important notes ............. 66-67
Side stand ..................... 68-69
Centre stand EHCS ....... 70-72
Running in ..................... 73-74
Before you start ............. 75-76
Starting ............................... 77
Telltale and
warning lights ................ 78-79
Riding, gear shifts.......... 80-81
Brake system
- general ........................ 82-83
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS......... 84-90
BMW Integral ABS
- troubleshooting chart ....... 91Arrive safely
Reliability ........................92-93
Service worldwide ............... 94
Environmental protection .... 95
BMW motorcycle
accessories ......................... 96
Training means
extra safety ......................... 97
Concluding thoughts ........... 98
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1High-beam headlight
(
bMaintenance Instruc-
tions, Chapter 2)
2 Low-beam headlight
(
bMaintenance Instruc-
tions, Chapter 2)
3 Reservoir for clutch hydrau-
lic fluid (
b54)
4 Adjusting knob for spring
preload, rear suspension
(
b56)
( ) Number in parentheses
bpage number for description
5Case, left (b32)
– Seat opener (
b34)
– Toolkit
– Repair kit for tubeless tyres
(
b Maintenance Instruc-
tions, Chapter 2)
– Steel cable for helmet holder (
b40)
6 Aerial (
b Maintenance
Instructions, Chapter 2)
7 Parking light (
b Mainte-
nance Instructions,
Chapter 2)
General view, left side
46132
7
5
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General view, left side
8Fin, manually adjustable
(
b17)
9 Cockpit lighting
10 Socket, 12 V for connecting
electrical accessories –
max. load 5A,60W
11 Shift lever for reverser
(
b18-20)
12 Coolant reservoir (
b55)
13 Helmet holder (
b40) 14
Topcase (
b33) with
– Interior lighting
–Mirror and
– Stowage compartment for:
on-board documentation
and oil funnel
( ) Number in parentheses
bpage number for description
101213149118
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General view, right side
10Rear-light unit with
– Rear/brake light
– Flashing turn indicators, left/right
– Number-plate light
11 Type plate with vehicle
identification number (VIN)
12 Fuel filler cap (
b44) 13
Stowage compartment with
–CD player
– Torch
14 Rocker switch for front and
rear seat heating
OE (b39)
( ) Number in parentheses
bpage number for description
OEOptional extra
1011
131214
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8Telltale and warning lights
(
b10, 11)
9 Cockpit lighting
–A On
– B Off
– C Automatic
(
b Supplementary Rider's
Manual for the anti-theft
alarm DWA
OE)
10 Knob for headlight beam
throw adjustment (
b62) 11
Radio/CD player with
stowage compartment
12 Torch
OEOptional extra
( ) Number in parentheses
bpage number for description
Cockpit
C
B
A89
111012
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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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