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

Cancel the turn
indicatorsPress cancel button1.
Flashing turn indicators
switched off.
Turn indicator telltale light is
off.
Stowage compartmentOpening stowage
compartmentUse the ignition key to turn
lock barrel 2to right angles
with the forward direction of
travel.
Lock of the stowage com-
partment unlocked.
Push the lock barrel in.
Lid 1pops up.
Close the stowage
compartmentSnap lid 1closed and push
it down.
The lock engages with an
audible click.
Use the ignition key to turn
lock barrel 2in line with the
forward direction of travel.
Lock of the stowage com-
partment locked.
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Automatic Stability
Control ASC
OE
Deactivate the ASC
functionSwitch on the ignition.You have the option of
deactivating the ASC
function while the motorcycle
is on the move.
Press and hold down
ASC button 1. ASC warning light
shows; if self-diagnosis
has not completed the ASC
warning light changes from
flashing to ON.
When the ASC warning light
comes on, release the ASC
button within five seconds.
The ASC function is deac-
tivated. ASC warning light re-
mains ON.
Activate the ASC
functionPress and hold down
ASC button 1.
ASC warning light goes
out; if self-diagnosis has
not completed the ASC warn-
ing light changes from ON to
flashing.
When the ASC warning light
goes out, release the ASC
button within five seconds.
The ASC warning light re-
mains off.
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If ASC self-diagnosis did not
complete, the ASC warning
light continues to flash.
The ASC function is activ-
ated.
Instead of pressing the ASC
button, you have the option
of switching the ignition off
and then on again.An ASC fault has
occurred if the ASC
warning light shows when the
motorcycle accelerates to a
speed in excess of 10 km/h
after the ignition was switched
off and then on again.Front and rear seatsRemoving rear seatMake sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand. Turn key
1counter-
clockwise in the seat
lock.
Lift the seat at the rear and
release the key. with OE Seat heating:
Disconnect plug 2by
squeezing locking tabs 3
together at top and
bottom.
Pull the seat to the rear to
release it from its holders.
Place the seat, upholstered
side down, on a clean sur-
face.
Remove the front seatRemoving rear seat ( 65)
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Lift the rear of the front seat.
with OE Seat heating:
Disconnect plug 2by
squeezing locking tabs 3
together at top and
bottom. Lift the seat up to remove.
Place the seat, upholstered
side down, on a clean sur-
face.
Adjust the front seatRemoving rear seat ( 65)
Remove the front seat
( 65)
Pull seat-height adjuster
1
to the limit position. Push the seat height ad-
juster fully forward and up
or down, as applicable.
Limit position
A: high seat
position.
Limit position B: low seat
position.
Install the front seat ( 66)
Install the rear seat ( 67)
Install the front seat
If too much pressure is
applied in the forward
direction, there is a danger
that the motorcycle will be
pushed off its stand.
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Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and
firmly supported.
with OE Seat heating:Connect plug 2. Push the front seat forward
into the seat height
adjuster. Make sure that the
seat is correctly located.
Install the rear 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. with OE Seat heating:
Connect plug 2.
Slide the rear seat under-
neath the front seat and
push it down firmly at the
rear.
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The seat engages with an
audible click.Helmet holderHelmet holder
underneath rear seatHelmet holder1is underneath
the seat.
A motorcycle helmet with chin
strap can be attached to the
helmet holder. If cases are
fitted or if the chin strap is
too short, a steel cable can
be used to secure the motor-
cycle helmet.
Using helmet holderMake sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Removing rear seat ( 65)
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 1.
Install the rear seat ( 67)
MirrorsAdjusting mirrorsMove the mirror to the de-
sired position by pressing
lightly at the appropriate
point close to the rim.
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WindscreenAdjusting windscreenSwitch on the ignition.
Press the top section of
button1.
Windscreen higher
Press the bottom section of
button 1.
Windscreen lower
Spring preloadSpring preload and
weightIt 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
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
characteristic to suit spring
preload. 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.
The knob can be pulled
out and angled down for
easier accessibility.
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
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in the direction indicated by
the HIGH arrow.
If you want to reduce spring
preload, turn knob1in the
direction indicated by the
LOW arrow.
One click corresponds
to a half turn of the knob.
The range of adjustment com-
prises 20 turns.
Spring preload, basic
setting
Turn the knob as far as
it will go in the direction
indicated by the LOW ar-
row and then turn it back
15 clicks in the direction
indicated by the HIGH ar-
row. (full load of fuel, with
rider 85 kg)
Shock absorbersShock-absorber settings
and spring preloadDamping 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
absorber
Your motorcycle's hand-
ling will suffer if you do
not match the spring-preload
and damping-characteristic
settings.
Adjust the damping
characteristic to suit spring
preload.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand. Adjust the rear shock ab-
sorber, using a screwdriver
to turn adjusting screw
1.
If you want a harder damp-
ing characteristic, use a
screwdriver to turn adjust-
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