2005 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 LT steering

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Introduction
i
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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General information and controls
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1Speedometer
2 Pushbutton for setting clock
3 Multifunction display with
– On-board computer
(
b28)
– Fuel gauge with indicator
for reserve (
b45)
– Coolant temperature
gauge (
b55)
–Odometer
–Trip meter
– Clock
–Gear indicator
– Radio display 4
Revolution counter (
b73)
5 Trip meter reset button
6 Radio controls (
b Supple-
mentary Rider's Manual)
7 Ignition switch and steering
lock (
b13)
( ) Number in parentheses
bpage number for description
Cockpit
123456
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General information and controls
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KeysYou will receive two master
keys and one spare key.
The key number is on the
accompanying tag.
d Warning:
Only a RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTION is available when
the ignition is switched off
(b87)
OEOptional extra
d Warning:
Never attach other keys or
key rings to the motorcycle
key – risk to safety if keys
were trapped between the
handlebars and the fairing.
L Note:
Ignition switch and steering
lock, tank filler cap lock, radio-
compartment lock and side and
topcase locks are all operated
with the same key.
Central locking
OE
(
b Supplementary Rider’s
Manual for the anti-theft alarm )
Ignition switch and steering lock
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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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Safety check
2
Checking front brake fluid
level
d Warning:
Never permit the brake fluid
level to drop below the mini-
mum level (MIN mark).
 Place the motorcycle on its
main (centre) stand
– Make sure the ground is level and firm.  Turn the steering fully to the
left; the fluid reservoir must be
horizontal
 Check brake fluid level in
sight glass
MIN Minimum level
(top of marking ring)
L Note:
The brake fluid level in the
brake fluid reservoir remains
constant despite wear of the
brake pads.
Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS
MIN
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Safety check
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Clutch
Checking the fluid level in
the clutch fitting
d Warning:
Never permit the fluid level to
drop below the middle of the
sight glass (MIN)
 Place the motorcycle on its main (centre) stand
– Make sure the ground is level and firm.
 Turn the steering fully to the
right;
the fluid reservoir must be
horizontal  Read off fluid level on sight
glass
MIN Minimum level
(centre of sight glass)
L Note:
The fluid level in the reservoir
rises as the clutch plate wears.
e Attention:
If the fluid level drops, assume
there is a defect in the clutch
system.
Have the clutch system
checked immediately by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
MIN
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Index
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FFront brakeBrake fluid level, 52
Handbrake lever, 47
Front seat Adjusting, 35
Locking, 35
Opening, 34
Front seat heating, 39
Fuel filler cap, 7, 44
Fuel gauge, 8
Fuel grade, 45
Fuel level, 78
Fully integral brakes, 86
Fuse box, 6
GGear shifts, 80, 81
General view
Left side,4,5
Right side,6,7
HHandlebar fittingLeft, 14
Right, 15
Handlebar-mounted remote controls for audio system, 14
Hazard warning flasher switch, 14
Hazard warning flashers, 16
Heated handlebar grips, 15
Helmet holder, 5, 40
High-beam/low-beam headlight switch, 14 Horn, 14
Horn push, 14
IIgnition switch and steering
lock,8,12,13
Instruments, cockpit, 8, 9
Integral brake function, 86
Integral brakes, 86
KKeys, 12, 13
LLeft flashing turn indicator switch, 14
Lights Beam throw, 62, 63
Notes, 62
MMain (centre) stand, 70, 71, 72
Motorcycle accessories, 96
NNeutral (gearbox), 76
Notes on safetyGeneral, 66
OOctane number, fuel, 45
Odometer, 8
Oil filler neck, 6, 42, 43
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