2005 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 S length

Residual braking function
activeGeneral warning light
lights up red.
ABS warning light
flashes four times per
second.
Without the assistance
of the ABS function, the
wheels could lock when the
brakes are applied hard. You
have to apply considerably
more force to the brake
levers to brake without
servo-assisted brakes. The
changed braking response
can cause accidents.
Avoid hard braking if possible.
Apply brakes in good time as
increased effort is required.
Only residual braking func-
tion is available in at least one
brake circuit.
You can continue to ride.
However, the ABS function and brake servo assistance
are not available.
Have the fault rectified as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer.
Brake fluid level in wheel
brake circuit too low General warning light
flashes red once per
second.
ABS warning light
flashes once per
second.
The ABS wheel brake
circuit is a closed sys-
tem whose fluid level cannot
be determined at the brake
fluid reservoirs.
Very badly worn brake pads
can also trigger the "Brake
fluid too low" warning. Checking brake-pad thick-
ness, front brakes ( 95)
Checking brake pad thick-
ness, rear brakes ( 96)
Worn brake pads can
lengthen stopping dis-
tances by a significant margin
and consequently cause acci-
dents.
Apply the brakes in good
time.
Worn brake pads can
damage the brake discs.
Think well ahead and brake
carefully; avoid severe brak-
ing.
Have worn brake pads re-
placed as soon as possible
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
If the brake pads are not
badly worn, the brake system
332zStatus indicators

SPORT
Sporty damping
characteristic
The setting shown on the
display is automatically
accepted as the damping
characteristic if you allow
a certain length of time
to pass without pressing
button 1. The reading
flashes while adjustment is
in progress.
Adjusting spring preloadStart the engine.
Press button 1. The current setting appears
on the display.
Press button
1once,
without releasing it
immediately.
You cannot adjust spring
preload while the motor-
cycle is on the move.
The display field starts
at the current status and
cycles through the following
sequence:
One-up
One-up with luggage
Two-up (with luggage)
The setting shown on the
display is automatically
accepted as the spring
preload if you allow a
certain length of time to
pass without pressing button
1. The reading
flashes while adjustment is
in progress.
TyresChecking tyre pressures
Incorrect tyre pressure
adversely affects the
handling characteristics of
the motorcycle and can lead
to accidents.
Always check that the tyre
pressures are correct.
At high road speeds,
tyre valves have a tend-
ency to open as a result of
centrifugal force.
In order to avoid a sudden
loss of tyre pressure, fit a
metal valve cap with rubber
sealing ring to the rear tyre
and make sure that the cap is
screwed on firmly.
457zOperation

High voltage
Touching live parts of
the ignition system with
the engine running can cause
electric shock.
Do not touch parts of the igni-
tion system when the engine
is running.
Catalytic converterIf misfiring causes unburned
fuel to enter the catalytic con-
verter, there is a danger of
overheating and damage.
For this reason, observe the
following points:
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Do not attempt to start or
run the engine with a spark-
plug cap disconnected.
Stop the engine immediately
if it misfires.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Comply with all specified
maintenance intervals. Unburned fuel will des-
troy the catalytic con-
verter.
Note the points listed for pro-
tection of the catalytic con-
verter.
Risk of fireTemperatures at the exhaust
are high.
Flammable materials
(e.g. hay, leaves, grass,
clothing and luggage, etc.)
could ignite if allowed to
come into contact with the
hot exhaust pipe.
Do not permit flammable ma-
terials to come into contact
with the hot exhaust system.
Cooling would be
inadequate if the engine
were allowed to idle for
a lengthy period with the
motorcycle at a standstill:
overheating would result. In extreme cases, the
motorcycle could catch fire.
Do not allow the engine to
idle unnecessarily. Ride away
immediately after starting the
engine.
Tampering with the con-
trol unit of the electronic
engine-management sys-
tem
Tampering with the con-
trol unit of the electronic
engine-management system
can damage the motorcycle
and cause accidents.
Do not tamper with the
control unit of the electronic
engine-management
system.
Tampering with the con-
trol unit of the electron-
ic engine-management sys-
tem can result in mechanical
loads that the motorcycle's
561zRiding

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

connect the charger directly
to the battery.Charge via the power sock-
et, with the battery connec-
ted to the motorcycle's on-
board electrical system. The motorcycle's
on-board electronics
know when the battery is
fully charged. The on-board
socket is switched off when
this happens.
Comply with the operating
instructions of the charger. If you are unable to
charge the battery
through the power socket,
you may be using a charger
that is not compatible with
your motorcycle's electronics.
If this happens, disconnect
the battery from the on-board
systems and connect the
charger directly to the
battery.
Charging the battery
when disconnectedCharge the battery using a
suitable charger.
Comply with the operating
instructions of the charger.
Once the battery is fully
charged, disconnect the
charger's terminal clips from
the battery terminals.
The battery has to be re-
charged at regular inter-
vals in the course of a lengthy
period of disuse. See the in-
structions for caring for your
battery. Always fully recharge
the battery before restoring it
to useRemoving the battery
If it is not standing firmly,
the motorcycle could
topple in the course of the
operations described below.
Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and
firmly supported.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Remove screws 1.
Lift the battery compartment
cover up and forward to re-
move, noting latches 2 .
7121zMaintenance

Number-plate light bulbIntegrated in rear lightFrameMain frame, typeComposite with internal-high-pressure forming
and extruded sections and chill castings
Type plate, location Frame cross-tube, rear
Vehicle identification number (VIN), location Frame side section, front rightDimensionsOverall motorcycle length 2182 mm
Maximum width 905 mm, Across mirrors
Maximum height 1211 mm, DIN unladen weight
Seat height, front 820 mm, Without rider
with OE Front seat, low: 790 mm, Without rider
Wheelbase in normal-load position 1571.64 mm, Full load of fuel, with
rider: 85 kg
Ground clearance 144 mm, In normal-load position, full load of
fuel, with rider: 85 kg
9141zTechnical data