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

BulbsGeneral instructionsThe failure of a bulb is sig-
nalled in the display by the
defective lamp symbol. The
bulbs for brake light and rear
light are the same; the bright-
ness of the light is regulated
in accordance with the applic-
ation.A defective bulb places
your safety at risk be-
cause it is easier for other
users to oversee you and
your motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always
carry a complete set of spare
bulbs if possible.
The bulb is pressurised
and can cause injury if
damaged.
Wear protective goggles
and gloves when changing
bulbs. The types of bulb fitted
to your motorcycle are
listed in the section entitled
"Technical data".
Do not touch the glass
of new bulbs with your
fingers. Use a clean, dry cloth
to hold the bulbs when hand-
ling them. Dirt deposits, in
particular oil and grease, in-
terfere with heat radiation
from the bulb. This leads to
overheating and shortens the
bulb's operating life.
Replacing low-beam and
high-beam headlight
bulb
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. with OE Xenon lights:
Xenon lights operate
with high voltage; incor-
rect working procedures can
result in fatalities.
Have all work on the xenon
light system, including the
work involved in replacing
bulbs, performed by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
by an authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer.
For the time being, ride with
the high-beam headlight
switched on.
In order not to dazzle on-
coming traffic, set the head-
light beam throw adjuster to
the position for riding with
maximum payload.
Have the bulb replaced as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer.
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Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.
Remove cover1(low-beam
headlight) or covers 2(high-
beam headlight).
Remove the covers of the
high-beam headlight bulbs
by turning them counter-
clockwise. To remove the cover of the
low-beam headlight bulb,
push locking lever
3down,
swing the cover down and
remove.
Disconnect plug 4. Disengage spring clip
5
from the latches and swing
it up.
The spring clip might
face in a direction oth-
er than that shown here, de-
pending on the light.
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Remove bulb6.
Replace the defective bulb.
High-beam headlight
bulb
H7/12V/55W Low-beam headlight
bulb
H7/12V/55W with OE Xenon lights:
D2R / 35 W
Use a clean, dry cloth to
hold the new bulb. Install bulb
6.
Close and lock spring
clips 5. Connect plug
4.
Install cover 1(low-beam
headlight) or covers 2(high-
beam headlight).
7121zMaintenance

Replacing parking-light
bulbs
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.
Switch off the ignition.
Parking light, right: discon-
nect plug 1. Parking light, left: discon-
nect plug
2.
Remove the bulb socket
by turning lever Acounter-
clockwise. Remove bulb
3from the
bulb holder.
Replace the defective bulb.
Parking-light bulb
W5W/12V/5W
Use a clean, dry cloth to
hold the new bulb.
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Insert bulb3into the bulb
socket.
Turn the bulb socket clock-
wise to install.
Parking light, left: connect
plug 2. Parking light, right: connect
plug
1.
Replacing brake-light,
rear light and rear-
indicator bulbs
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. Switch off the ignition.
Remove screws
1.
Pull the bulb housing to the
rear until it is clear of the
holders.
7123zMaintenance

Turn bulb socket2(brake-
light /rear-light bulb) or 3
(indicator bulb) counter-
clockwise to remove from
the bulb housing. Press bulb
4into socket 5
and remove by turning it
counter-clockwise.
Replace the defective bulb.
Bulb of tail light/brake
light
P21W / 12 V / 21 W Rear flashing turn in-
dicator bulbs
P21W / 12 V / 21 W
Use a clean, dry cloth to
hold the new bulb. Press bulb
4into socket 5
and turn it clockwise to in-
stall.
Turn bulb socket 2(indic-
ator bulb) or 3(brake-light
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/rear-light bulb) clockwise to
install it in the bulb housing.
Seat retaining pins7of the
bulb housing in retainers 6.
Make sure that the wires are
not trapped. Install screws
1.
Replacing front turn
indicator bulbs
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.
Switch off the ignition. Remove screw
1.
Pull the bulb housing for-
ward to remove
Disconnect plug 2.
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Turn bulb holder3counter-
clockwise to remove it from
the bulb housing.
Press bulb 4into bulb hous-
ing 3and remove by turning
it counter-clockwise. Replace the defective bulb.
Front flashing turn in-
dicator bulbs
H21W / 12 V / 21 W
Use a clean, dry cloth to
hold the new bulb.
Press bulb 4into socket 3
and turn it clockwise to in-
stall. Turn bulb socket
3clock-
wise to install it in the bulb
housing.
Connect plug 2.
7126zMaintenance