2005 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 S engine oil

Maintenance
Maintenance - general
instructions................... 92
Toolkit ........................ 92
Contents, supplementary
kit
OA
.......................... 92
Overview, supplementary kit . . . 92
Engine oil . .................... 93
Brake system, general ......... 94
Brake pads .................... 95
Brake fluid .................... 97
Clutch ....................... 100
Tyres ........................ 101
Rims . ........................ 101
Wheels . . . ................... 101
Front-wheel stand ............ 109
Rear wheel stand ............. 110 Bulbs
........................ 112
Jump starting . . .............. 118
Battery . . . .................... 119
791zMaintenance

Engine oilChecking the engine oil
level
The engine can seize if
the oil level is low, and
this can lead to accidents.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Oil can collect in the
sump if the motorcycle
is out of use for an extended
period of time; this oil has to
be pumped into the oil tank
before the level is read. The
engine oil must be at oper-
ating temperature to do this.
Checking the oil level with the
engine cold or after no more
than a short ride will lead to
misinterpretation; this in turn,
means that the engine will be
operated with the incorrect
quantity of oil.
In order to ensure that the en-
gine oil level is read correctly, check the oil level only after a
lengthy trip.
The oil level varies with
the temperature of the
oil. The higher the temperat-
ure the higher the oil level in
the oil tank. Check the engine
oil level immediately after a
lengthy journey.
Make sure the engine is at
operating temperature and
hold the motorcycle upright.
with OA Centre stand:
Check that the engine is
at operating temperature,
make sure the ground is
level and firm and place
the motorcycle on its centre
stand.
Allow the engine to idle for
one minute.
Switch off the ignition. Check the oil level in oil-
level indicator
1.
Engine oil, specified level
Between MIN and MAX
marks
793zMaintenance

If the oil level is below the
MIN mark:Top up the engine oil.
If the oil level is above the
MAX mark: Drain off the engine oil.Topping up the engine oilMake sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Removing the seat ( 50)
Damage to the engine
can result if it is oper-
ated without enough oil, but the same also applies if the oil
level is too high.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Wipe the area around the
filler neck clean.
Unscrew the cap of engine
oil filler neck 1.
Top up the engine oil to the
specified level.
Draining engine oilSqueeze the retainer of
transparent tube 2together
on left and right and pull the tube up and out of the oil
tank.
Pull the transparent tube
down out of the frame and
drain the engine oil into a
suitable container until the
level is to specification.
Insert the transparent tube
into the oil tank and engage
the retainer.
Store or dispose of the ex-
cess engine oil in an envir-
onmentally compatible man-
ner.
Brake system, generalReliabilityA fully functional brake sys-
tem is a basic requirement for
the road safety of your motor-
cycle.
Do not ride the motorcycle if
you have any doubts about
the dependability of the brake
system.
794zMaintenance

Paint careWashing the motorcycle
regularly will help counteract
the long-term effects of
substances that damage
the paint, especially if your
motorcycle is ridden in areas
with high air pollution or
natural sources of dirt, for
example tree resin or pollen.
Remove particularly
aggressive substances
immediately, however, as
otherwise the paint can
be affected or become
discoloured. Substances
of this nature include spilt
fuel, oil, grease, brake fluid
and bird droppings. We
recommend BMW vehicle
polish or BMW paint cleaner
for this purpose.
Marks on the paintwork are
particularly easy to see after
the motorcycle has been
washed. Remove stains ofthis kind immediately, using
cleaning-grade benzene or
petroleum spirit on a clean
cloth or ball of cotton wool.
We recommend that specks
of tar be removed with BMW
tar remover. Remember to
wax the parts treated in this
way.
Protective wax coat-
ingFor the protective wax coating
of paint, we recommend that
you use only BMW vehicle
wax or agents that contain
carnauba wax or synthetic
waxes.
It is time to rewax the paint-
work when water "puddles"
on the surface, instead of
forming beads.
Laying up the motor-
cycleClean the motorcycle.
Remove the battery.
Spray the brake and clutch
lever pivots and the main
and side stand pivots with a
suitable lubricant.
Coat bright metal and
chrome-plated parts with
an acid-free grease (e.g.
Vaseline).
Stand the motorcycle in a
dry room in such a way that
there is no load on either
wheel.
Before laying the vehicle
up out of use, have the
engine oil and the oil filter ele-
ment changed by a special-
ist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. Combine work for lay-
ing up/restoring to use with a
BMW service or inspection.
8128zCare

Fuel
Recommended fuel gradeSuper Plus, unleaded
98 ROZ
Fuel grade, usable with power- and
consumption-related restrictions Super unleaded
95 ROZ
Fuel tank capacity 19 l, Usable
4 l, Including reserve of
Engine oil
Engine oil capacity, total 3.5 l, With filter change
0.5 l, Difference between MIN / MAX marks
Lubricant Castrol GPS 10W-40 (SAE 10W40; API SG;
JASO MA)
Oil grades Mineral engine oils of API classification SF to
SH. BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil
additives, because they can have a detriment-
al effect on clutch operation.
Permissible viscosity classes
SAE 5 W->30 -20...20 °C, Use in winter
SAE 10 W-40 -10...30 °C, At low temperatures
9135zTechnical data

Riding specificationsTop speed>200 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h 2.8 sClutchClutch, typeMultiplate clutch running in oil bathTransmissionGearbox, typeClaw-shift 6-speed cassette gearbox, integ-
rated into engine block
Gear ratios
Total transmission ratio, 1st gear 2.521
Total transmission ratio, 2nd gear 1.842
Total transmission ratio, 3rd gear 1.455
Total transmission ratio, 4th gear 1.287
Total transmission ratio, 5th gear 1.143
Total transmission ratio, 6th gear 1.015
9136zTechnical data

Engine oilChecking level, 93
Technical data, 135
Topping up, 94
Warning, engine oil pres-
sure, 25
ESA, 56 Adjusting spring preload, 57
Adjusting suspension
damping, 56
Calling up settings, 56
EWS Warning, 24
F
Final drive Technical data, 137
Frame Technical data, 141
Front-wheel stand Installing, 109 Fuel
Quantity reading, 20
Refuelling, 76
Technical data, 135
Warning, fuel down to
reserve, 24
Fuses, 139
G
Gear indicator, 20
Grip heating, 16, 45
H
Handlebar fittings General view, left side , 15
General view, right side, 16
Hazard warning flashers, 15, 16
Switching off, 39
Switching on, 38
Headlight Adjusting headlight beam
throw, 48
High-beam headlight, 18
Low-beam headlight, 18
Side lights, 18 Headlight flasher, 15
High-beam headlight, 15
Horn, 15
I
Ignition
Switching off, 36
Switching on, 36
Immobiliser Warning, 24
Instrument cluster Overview, 17
Sensor for lighting, 17
J
Jump starting, 118
L
Laying up, 128
11155zIndex

LightsSwitching off the parking
lights, 48
Switching on the high-beam
headlight, 47
Switching on the low-beam
headlight, 47
Switching on the parking
lights, 48
Switching on the side
lights, 47
M
Multifunction display, 17, 20
O
On-board computer Ambient temperature, 43
Average consumption, 43
Average speed, 42
Pushbutton, 15
Resetting average con-
sumption, 43
Resetting average
speed, 42 Residual range, 42
Selecting readings, 41
Tripmaster function, 41
P
Power socket, 11, 13
Pre-ride check, 63
R
Rear wheel stand Installing, 111
Refuelling, 76
Reserve Warning, 24
Residual range, 40, 42
Restoring to use, 129
Rev. counter, 17
Running gear Technical data, 137
S
Seat Installation, 51
Lock, 11, 13
Removal, 50
Service, 144 Side stand
Starting the engine, 62
Speedometer, 17
Spring preload, rear Adjusting, 11, 13, 54
Starter, 16
Steering lock, 37
Suspension damping, rear Adjusting, 11, 13, 54
T
Technical data Brakes, 138
Bulbs, 140
Clutch, 136
Electrics, 139
Engine, 134
Engine oil, 135
Final drive, 137
Frame, 141
Fuel, 135
Running gear, 137
Transmission, 136
Wheels and tyres, 138
Telltale lights, 17
11156zIndex