2005 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 LT oil temperature

42
Safety check
2
Engine oil
Checking oil levelCheck the oil level at regular
intervals.
Always check the oil level when
the engine is at operating tem-
perature, because the differ-
ence between the oil level
indicated when the engine is at
operating temperature and the
oil level indicated when the
engine is very cold due to
extremely low outdoor temper-
atures -10 °C (14 °F) can be as
much as 10 mm (0.4 in).
After switching off the engine at
operating temperature, wait at
least 5 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the sump.
Checking the oil level after the
engine has been run only briefly
or when it is not properly warm
will falsify the reading and could
lead to the engine being oper-
ated with the wrong quantity of
oil, because cold oil is viscous
and takes longer to drain back
into the sump.
e Attention:
To avoid damage to the engine: – Never exceed the maximum
oil level.
– Always keep the oil level
above the minimum mark.
 Check the oil level with the engine at its regular operating
temperature
 Check the oil level after the engine has been stopped for
at least 5 minutes
 Place the motorcycle on its
main (centre) stand
– Make sure the ground is level and firm.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 42 Freitag, 1. Juli 2005 8:53 08

99
Index
i
AABS, 86
Accessories and loads, 60, 61
Adjusting beam throw, 62
Adjusting fins, 17
Adjusting the handbrake lever, 47
Adjusting windscreen, 17
Aerial, 4
Anti-lock brake systemNotes, 84-91
Audio system controls
Passenger, 6
BBMW Integral ABS, 84-90Brake fluid level, 52
Brake-fluid reservoir, front
brakes, 6
Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
brakes, 6
Troubleshooting chart, 91
Warning lights, 10
BMW Service Card, 94
Brake booster, 86
Brake fluid level Check
Rear brake, 53
Brake pads, running in, 74
Brake system General, 48, 49
With BMW Integral ABS, 50-53
Brake system, checking, 48
CCassette recorder/radio, 9
Catalytic converter, 67
Catalytic convertor Safety instructions, 67
Checking brake pads, 49
Checking oil level, 42
Checklist, 41
Clutch
Fluid level, 54
Clutch lever, adjusting, 46
Cockpit Overview,8,9
Coolant level Check, 55
Coolant temperature, 78
Coolant temperature gauge, 8
Cruise-control system
Notes, 21
Operation, 22, 23, 24
Switch, 14
EEmergency off (kill) switch for ignition, 15, 75
Engine oil, 42, 43
Oil filler neck, 43
Engine oil pressure
Telltale light, 78
Engine speed, 80
A - E
10LTbkg6.book Seite 99 Freitag, 1. Juli 2005 8:53 08

101
Index
i
Oil funnelCompartment for, 5
Oil level Check, 42, 43
Engine oil pressure, 11, 78
Sight glass, 6
On-board computer, 8 Ambient temperature, 30
Average consumption, 29
Average speed, 28
Display dimming, 31
Estimated residual range, 28
Handlebar-mounted remote
controls, 27
On-board documentation Compartment for, 5
Opening/closing cases, 32
Opening/closing topcase, 33
Overheating, 67, 77
PPermitted gross weight, 61
Protecting the environment, 95
RRadio/cassette recorder, 9
Rear seat Adjusting backrest, 36, 37, 38
Rear seat heating, 39
Refuelling, 44
Remote control Audio systemHandlebar-mounted, 14
Passenger, 6 Remote controls
On-board computer, 27
Repair kit for tubeless tyres, 4
Repeaters Turn indicator, left, 10
Residual braking function, 51, 87
Reverser, 18
Lever, 5
Revolution counter, 8
Riding, 80
Right flashing turn indicator
switch, 15
Rims, 57
Running-in engine speeds, 73
SSafety check, 41
Safety instructions
Braking, 82
Catalytic converter, 67
Seat
Adjusting, 35
Removing, 35
Seat heating, 7, 39
Seat opener, 4
Service worldwide, 94
Side stand, 68, 69, 75, 76
Socket Rider and passenger, 5
Speedometer, 8
Spring preload, 4, 56
Starter button, 15
Starter switch, 15
O - S
10LTbkg6.book Seite 101 Freitag, 1. Juli 2005 8:53 08

102
Index
i
Starting, 77
Stowage compartmentTorch, 7
Switch on the ignition, 75, 76
TTank cap, 7
Telltale and warning lights ABS, 10, 78
Battery charge light, 10, 79
Coolant temperature, 10, 79
Cruise control, 11
Engine oil pressure, 10, 78
High-beam headlight, 11
Low fuel level, 11, 78
Neutral, 10
Reverser, 11
Turn indicator, right, 11
Tightening torques Topcase, rear seat, 38
Tools, 4
Torch Compartment for, 7
Tread depth, tyres, 58, 59
Trip meter, 8
Troubleshooting chart, 91
Turn indicator cancel switch, 15
Type plate, 7
Tyres Inflation pressure, 59
Running in, 74
Tread depth, 57
VValve caps, 59
WWarning lightLow fuel level, 78
Warning lights ABS, 78
Battery charge light, 79
Coolant temperature, 79
Engine oil pressure, 78
General, 78
Warnings
Braking, 82
Windscreen adjustment Switch, 14
S - Z
10LTbkg6.book Seite 102 Freitag, 1. Juli 2005 8:53 08