2006 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 GT Rider's Manual (in English)

switched off. In order to en-
sure that the drain on the on-
board power supply system is
minimised, the supply to the
power socket is cut off ap-
proximately 15 minutes after
the ignition is switched off,
and it is also temporarily in-
terrupted during the start pro-
cedure.Cable routingThe cables from the power
socket to the auxiliary device
must be routed in such a way
that they:Do not impede the rider
Do not restrict or obstruct
the steering angle and
handling characteristics
Cannot be trapped
Incorrectly routed cables
can impede the rider.
Route the cables as
described above.
LuggageCorrect loading
Overloading and imbal-
anced loads can ad-
versely affect the motorcycle's
handling.
Do not exceed the permiss-
ible gross weight and be sure
to comply with the instruc-
tions on loading.
The maximum speed recom-
mended for riding with loaded
cases is 180 km/h. If a top-
case (OA) is fitted, the max-
imum permissible speed is
180 km/h.
Set spring preload, damping
characteristic and tyre pres-
sures to suit total weight.
Make sure that the weight
is uniformly distributed
between right and left. Pack heavy items at the
bottom and toward the in-
board side.
Max. load in each case (left
and right): 10 kg.
Max. load in tank rucksack
5 kg.
CaseOpening casesTurn the key to the OPEN
position in the case lock.
The case is unlocked.
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Press lock barrel1.
Lever 2pops up.
Pull the release lever up.
The lid of the case opens.
Close the casePull release lever 2all the
way up.
Close the lid of the case
and press it down. Check
that nothing is trapped
between the lid and the
case. Push release lever
2down.
The release lever engages.
Turn the key to the LOCK
position in the case lock.
The case is closed.
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Removing caseTurn the key to the
RELEASE position in the
case lock.
The handle pops out.Pull handle
3out and then
pull it up as far as it will go.
The case is released and
can be removed.
Install the casePull the handle up as far as
it will go. Seat the case in holders
4.
Push handle 3down until it
engages.
The case is correctly en-
gaged on its holders.
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Turn the key to the LOCK
position in the case lock.
The case is closed.
Check that the case is se-
cure.Topcase
OA
Open the topcaseTurn the key to the OPEN
position in the topcase lock.
The topcase is unlocked.Press lock barrel
1.
Lever 2pops up.
Pull the release lever up.
The lid of the topcase
opens.
Close the topcasePull release lever 2all the
way up.
Close the lid of the topcase
and press it down. Check
that nothing is trapped
between the lid and the
case.
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Push release lever2down.
The release lever engages.
Turn the key to the LOCK
position in the topcase lock.
The topcase is locked.Remove the topcaseTurn the key to the
RELEASE position in the
topcase lock.
The handle pops out. Pull handle
3up as far as it
will go.
Lift the topcase at the rear
and pull it off the luggage
carrier.
Install the topcasePull the handle up as far as
it will go. Hook the topcase into pos-
ition on the luggage carrier.
Make sure that hooks
4are
securely seated in the cor-
responding keepers 5.
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Push handle3down until it
engages.
The topcase is correctly en-
gaged on its carrier.
Turn the key to the LOCK
position in the topcase lock.
The topcase is locked.
Check that the topcase is
secure.
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Maintenance
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . 102
Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Brake system, general . . . . . . . . 105
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Jump start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
7101zMaintenance

General instructionsThe 'Maintenance' chapter
describes work involving the
replacement of wear parts
that can be performed with
minimum effort.
Special tightening torques are
listed as applicable.
If you are interested in inform-
ation on more extensive work,
we recommend the repair
manual on CD-ROM which
applies to your particular mo-
torcycle. You can obtain a
copy from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Some of the work calls for
special tools and a thorough
knowledge of motorcycles.
If you are in doubt consult a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
ToolkitStandard on-board
toolkit1 Screwdriver with
reversible bladeRemoving and installing
front turn indicator glass
Disconnecting leads from
battery terminals
2Torx wrench, T25 Removing and installing
body panels
Removing and installing bat-
tery retainer Removing and installing
brake-light, rear-light and
rear-indicator bulbs
3Torx wrench, T45 Adjusting handlebars
On-board toolkit service
kitYour authorised BMW Mo-
torrad dealer can provide the
on-board toolkit service kit
that you will need if you are
considering undertaking more
extensive work.
You will find information
on undertaking work of
this nature in the Repair
Manual on the CD-ROM
also obtainable from your
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
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