2005 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 S Rider's Manual (in English)

Turn adjusting screw1
clockwise.
The adjusting screw is
indexed and is easier
to turn if you push the hand-
brake lever forward.
Span between handlebar
grip and handbrake lever
increases.
Turn adjusting screw 1
counter-clockwise.
Span between handlebar
grip and handlebar lever de-
creases.
LightsSwitching on the side
lightsThe side lights switch on
automatically when the
ignition is switched on.
The side lights place a
strain on the battery. Do
not switch the ignition on for
longer than absolutely neces-
sary.Switching on the low-
beam headlightThe low-beam headlight
switches on automatically
when you start the engine.
When the engine is not
running you can switch
on the lights by switching on
the ignition and either switch-
ing on the high-beam head-
light or operating the head-
light flasher.
Switching on the high-
beam headlightPress the top part of
switch 1for the high-beam
headlight.
High-beam headlight
switched on.
Move switch 1for the
high-beam headlight to the
centre position.
High-beam headlight
switched off.
Press the bottom part of
switch 1for the high-beam
headlight.
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The high-beam headlight
is switched on until you re-
lease the button (headlight
flasher).Switching on the parking
lightsSwitch off the ignition.You can switch on the
parking lights only imme-
diately after switching off the
ignition.
Press and hold down
switch 1for the left turn indicators until the parking
lights are ON.
Switching off the parking
lightsSwitch on the ignition.
Parking lights switched off.HeadlightAdjusting headlight for
driving on left/driving on
rightIf the motorcycle is ridden in
a country where the oppos-
ite rule of the road applies, its
asymmetric low-beam head-
light will tend to dazzle on-
coming traffic.
Have the headlight set
accordingly by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Commercially available
adhesive tape will dam-
age the plastic cover over the
light.
Use only the special, black
adhesive film for bodywork
applications available from
trade outlets.
Headlight beam throw
and spring preloadHeadlight beam throw is gen-
erally kept constant when
spring preload is adjusted to
suit load.
Spring preload adjustment
might not suffice only if
the motorcycle is very
heavily loaded. Under these
circumstances, headlight
beam throw has to be
adjusted to suit the weight
carried by the motorcycle.
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Consult a specialist
workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer, if you are unsure
whether the headlight basic
setting is correct.
Headlight beam-throw
adjustment1 Headlight beam-throw
adjustment
Spring preload adjustment
might not suffice if the motor-
cycle is very heavily loaded.
Moving the pivot lever adjusts headlight beam throw so as
not to dazzle oncoming traffic.
A
Neutral position
B Position for heavy load
Turn indicatorsSwitching on the left
flashing turn indicatorsSwitch on the ignition. Press left-hand turn indicat-
or button
1.
The turn indicators are
cancelled automatically
after you have ridden for ap-
proximately 10 seconds, or
covered a distance of about
200 m.
Left-hand turn indicators
switched on.
Telltale light for left-hand
turn indicators flashes.
Switching on the right
flashing turn indicatorsSwitch on the ignition.
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Press right-hand turn indic-
ator button2.
The turn indicators are
cancelled automatically
after you have ridden for ap-
proximately 10 seconds, or
covered a distance of about
200 m.
Right-hand turn indicators
switched on.
Telltale light for right-hand
turn indicator flashes.
Cancelling the turn indic-
atorsPress cancel button 3.
Flashing turn indicators
switched off.
Turn indicator telltale light is
off.SeatRemoving the seatMake sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand. Turn the key counter-
clockwise in the seat
lock.
Press the seat down at the
same time.
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Lift the rear of the seat.The seat can be dam-
aged at the edges if it is
placed on a rough surface.
Lay the seat upholstered side
down on a smooth, clean sur-
face, such as the fuel tank.
Release the key and pull the
seat back out of its holder.
Installing the seat
If too much pressure is
applied in the forward
direction, there is a danger
that the motorcycle will be
pushed off its stand.
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and
firmly supported.
Push the seat forward into
holders 1. Push down firmly on the
seat, applying pressure to
the point above the latch.
The seat engages with an
audible click.
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Helmet holderHelmet holder under-
neath seatHelmet holders1and 2are
located under the seat.
A motorcycle helmet with chin
strap can be attached to hel-
met holders 1. If cases are
fitted or if the chin strap is
too short, a steel cable can
be used to secure the motor-
cycle helmet to helmet hold-
er 2.
Using helmet holderMake sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Removing the seat ( 50)
The helmet catch can
scratch the panelling.
Make sure the lock is out of
the way when you hook the
helmet into position.
Use the wire rope available
as an optional extra to se-
cure the helmet to helmet
holder 2. On the right-hand side
of the motorcycle, the
helmet could be damaged by
heat from the end silencer.
Attach the helmet on the left-
hand side of the motorcycle
only.
Pull the steel cable through
the helmet and hook it into
bracket 2.
You can obtain a suit-
able steel cable from
your authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer.
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Luggage loopsLuggage loops under-
neath seatLoops1on the underside
of the seat are for attach-
ing luggage straps. You can
use them and eyelets 2in the
grab handles to strap luggage
on the rear seat.Using luggage loopsMake sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Removing the seat ( 50) Turn the seat upside down.
Pull loops
1out of hold-
ers 3.
You can hook luggage
straps into the loops.
MirrorsAdjusting mirrorsMove the mirror to the de-
sired position by pressing
lightly at the appropriate
point close to the rim.Spring preloadAdjusting spring preloadIt is essential to set spring
preload to suit the load
carried by the motorcycle.
Increase spring preload when
the motorcycle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring
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preload accordingly when the
motorcycle is lightly loaded.Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
Your motorcycle's hand-
ling will suffer if you do
not match the spring-preload
and damping-characteristic
settings.
Adjust the damping char-
acteristic to suit spring pre-
load.
Adjusting spring preload
while the motorcycle is
being ridden can lead to acci-
dents.
Do not attempt to adjust
spring preload unless the
motorcycle is at a standstill.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand. If you want to increase
spring preload, turn knob
1
in the direction indicated by
the HIGH arrow.
If you want to reduce spring
preload, turn knob 1in the
direction indicated by the
LOW arrow.
One click corresponds
to a half turn of
the knob. The range of
adjustment comprises 15
turns.
Rear spring preload, basic
setting One-up, rider weighing 85
kg
Turn the knob as far as it
will go in the direction indic-
ated by the LOW arrow and
then turn it back 15 clicks
in the direction indicated by
the HIGH arrow.
Shock absorbersAdjusting suspension
dampingDamping must be adapted
to suit spring preload. An in-
crease in spring preload re-
quires firmer damping, a re-
duction in spring preload re-
quires softer damping.Adjusting rear shock ab-
sorber
Your motorcycle's hand-
ling will suffer if you do
not match the spring-preload
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