2005 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 LT tyre pressure

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Safety check
2
Wheels
Checking tyre tread
d Warning:
Comply with local legal re-
quirements concerning mini-
mum tread depth.
Worn tyres can impair han-
dling.
 Measure tread depth at the centre of the tyre tread
BMW's minimum tread depth
recommendation:
Front ................. 2 mm (0.08 in)
Rear .................. 3 mm (0.12 in)
Checking tyre pressures
d Warning:
Incorrect tyre pressures have
a considerable influence on
handling and on tyre life.
Tyre pressures must be cho-
sen to suit the total weight on
the motorcycle. Do not ex-
ceed the gross weight limit or
the tyres’ specified load ca-
pacity (b 61).
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Safety check
Wheels
–If tyres are cold:
 Remove valve caps
 Check/correct tyre pressures
Tyre pressures:Front Rear
One-up 2.5 bar 2.9 bar (36.3 psi) (42.1 psi)
Two-up 2.5 bar 2.9 bar (36.3 psi) (42.1 psi)
Two-up with
luggage 2.5 bar 3.2 bar (36.3 psi) (46.4 psi)
 Screw the valve caps back on tightly
Screwing on valve caps
d Warning:
At high road speeds, tyre
valves have a tendency to
open as a result of centrifugal
force.
Use only metal valve caps
with rubber seals.
Valve caps that are screwed
on well prevent air from es-
caping suddenly.
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Safety check
Accessories and loads
Correct loading
d Warning:
Overloading can impair the
stability of your motorcycle,
as can an incorrectly distrib-
uted load.
 Make sure that the weight is uniformly distributed between
right and left
 Pack heavy items at the bot- tom and toward the inboard
side
 Max. load in topcase:
10 kg (22 lbs)
 Max. load in each case
(left and right): 10 kg (22 lbs)
e Attention:
Do not exceed the gross weight
limit of 600 kg (1,300 lbs). Do
not exceed the wheel load limits
of 204 kg (449 lbs) at the front
and 402 kg (886 lbs) at the rear.
Adjust the rear-suspension
spring and shock absorber set-
tings and the tyre pressures to
suit gross weight (
b 56-59).
Gross weight consists of:
– motorcycle with full tank
–rider
–passenger
– luggage
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Starting – Riding – Parking
3
Running in
Running in new tyres
d Warning:
New tyres have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened
by riding in a restrained man-
ner at various heel angles
until the tyres are run in.
This running in procedure is
essential if the tyres are to
reach their maximum level of
grip.
Running in
new brake pads
d Warning:
New brake pads must “bed
down” and therefore do not
achieve their optimum friction
levels during the first 500 km
(300 miles).
This slight initial reduction in
braking efficiency can be
compensated for by exerting
greater pressure on the lever.
Try to avoid all unnecessary
hard braking during this initial
period.
e Attention:
Comply with the notes on BMW
Integral ABS (b 84-91).
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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
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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
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