2006 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 GT service

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10 Service............. 153
BMW Motorrad
service . . . . ............. 154
BMW Motorrad service
quality . . . . ............. 154
BMW Motorrad Service
Card - On-the-spot
breakdown
assistance ............. 155
BMW Motorrad service
network . . . ............. 155
Maintenance work . . . . . . 155
Maintenance
schedules . ............. 156
Confirmation of
maintenance work . . . . . . 157
Confirmation of
service . . . . ............. 162

Tyre pressure close to limit
of permitted toleranceGeneral warning light
lights up yellow.
The critical tyre pressure
flashes.
Measured tyre pressure is
close to the limit of permitted
tolerance. Correct the tyre pressure as
stated on the inside cover of
the Rider's Manual.
The tyre-pressures listed
on the inside cover are
temperature-compensated;
the reference tyre temperat-
ure for these readings is al-
ways 20 °C. The procedure
for correctly tyre pressures
when the tyres are not at this
reference temperature is as
follows:
Calculate the difference
between the specified value
stated in the Rider's Manual and the reading shown by the
RDC system. Use the public
air line at a petrol station or
motorway service area to
adjust the tyre pressure by
this amount.
Tyre pressure outside
permitted tolerance
General warning light
flashes red.
The critical tyre pressure
flashes.
Measured tyre pressure is
outside permitted tolerance. Check the tyre for damage
and to ascertain wheth-
er the motorcycle can be
ridden with the tyre in its
present condition.
If the motorcycle can be rid-
den with the tyre in its present
condition: Incorrect tyre pressures
impair the motorcycle's
handling characteristics.
If tyre pressure is incorrect it
is essential to adapt your style
of riding accordingly.
Correct the tyre pressure at
the earliest possible oppor-
tunity.
Have the tyre checked for
damage by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
If you are unsure whether the
motorcycle can be ridden with
the tyre in its present condi-
tion: Do not continue your jour-
ney.
Notify the breakdown ser-
vice.
Have the tyre checked for
damage by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
334zStatus indicators

Tyre pressure control
RDC
OE
FunctionA sensor integrated into each
tyre measures the air tem-
perature and the air pressure
inside the tyre and transmits
this information to the control
unit.
Each sensor has a
centrifugal-force tripswitch
that does not enable
transmission of the measured
values until the motorcycle
has accelerated to about
30 km/h. The display shows--
for each tyre until the
tyre-pressure signal is
received for the first time. The
sensors continue to transmit
the measured-value signals
for approximately 15 minutes
after the motorcycle comes to
a stop. The control unit can
administrate four sensors, so
two different sets of wheels
with RDC sensors can be
alternated on the motorcycle.
An error message is issued
if wheels without sensors
are fitted to a motorcycle
equipped with an RDC control
unit.
Temperature
compensationThe tyre-pressure readings
shown by the multifunction
display are temperature-
compensated; the reference
tyre temperature for these
readings is always 20 °C.
The air lines available to
the public in petrol stations
and motorway service areas
almost invariably show
temperature-dependent
tyre pressures, so in most
instances these gaugereadings will not tally with
the readings shown by the
multifunction display.
Tyre-pressure rangesThe RDC control unit differ-
entiates between three air-
pressure ranges, all of which
are parameterised for the mo-
torcycle:
Air pressure within permit-
ted tolerance.
Air pressure close to limit of
permitted tolerance.
Air pressure outside permit-
ted tolerance.Brake system, generalDescending mountain
passes
There is a danger of the
brakes fading if you use
only the rear brakes when
descending mountain passes.
Under extreme conditions, the
585zRiding

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.
7102zMaintenance

Paint careWashing the motorcycle
regularly will help counteract
the long-term effects of
substances that damage
the paint, especially if your
motorcycle is ridden in areas
with high air pollution or
natural sources of dirt, for
example tree resin or pollen.
Remove particularly
aggressive substances
immediately, however, as
otherwise the paint can
be affected or become
discoloured. Substances
of this nature include spilt
fuel, oil, grease, brake fluid
and bird droppings. We
recommend BMW vehicle
polish or BMW paint cleaner
for this purpose.
Marks on the paintwork are
particularly easy to see after
the motorcycle has been
washed. Remove stains ofthis kind immediately, using
cleaning-grade benzene or
petroleum spirit on a clean
cloth or ball of cotton wool.
We recommend that specks
of tar be removed with BMW
tar remover. Remember to
wax the parts treated in this
way.
Protective wax
coatingFor the protective wax coating
of paint, we recommend that
you use only BMW vehicle
wax or agents that contain
carnauba wax or synthetic
waxes.
It is time to rewax the paint-
work when water "puddles"
on the surface, instead of
forming beads.
Laying up the
motorcycleClean the motorcycle.
Remove the battery.
Spray the brake and clutch
lever pivots and the main
and side stand pivots with a
suitable lubricant.
Coat bright metal and
chrome-plated parts with
an acid-free grease (e.g.
Vaseline).
Stand the motorcycle in a
dry room in such a way that
there is no load on either
wheel.
Before laying the vehicle
up out of use, have the
engine oil and the oil filter ele-
ment changed by a special-
ist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. Combine work for lay-
ing up/restoring to use with a
BMW service or inspection.
8136zCare

Service
BMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . 154
BMW Motorrad service
quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
BMW Motorrad Service Card -
On-the-spot breakdown
assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
BMW Motorrad service
network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Maintenance schedules . . . . . . . 156
Confirmation of maintenance
work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Confirmation of service . . . . . . . 162
10153zService

BMW Motorrad
serviceAdvanced technology
requires specially adapted
methods of maintenance and
repair.If maintenance and re-
pair work is performed
inexpertly, it could result in
consequential damage and
thus constitute a safety risk.
BMW Motorrad recommends
you to have all the associated
work on your motorcycle car-
ried out by a specialist work-
shop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Your authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer can provide inform-
ation on the specified Ser-
vice, Inspection and Annual
Inspection work needed.
Have all maintenance and
repair work carried out confirmed in the "Service"
chapter in this manual.
Authorised BMW Motorrad
dealers are supplied with the
latest technical information
and have the necessary tech-
nical know-how. BMW Mo-
torrad recommends that you
contact your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer if you have
questions regarding your mo-
torcycle.
BMW Motorrad service
qualityAlong with its reputation for
engineering quality and high
reliability, BMW Motorrad is a
byword for excellent quality of
service.
To ensure that your BMW
is always in optimum condi-
tion, we recommend that you
have the maintenance work
required for your motorcycle
carried out regularly, prefer-ably by your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer. Evidence of
regular maintenance is essen-
tial for generous treatment of
goodwill claims.
Certain signs of wear,
moreover, may otherwise not
be noticed until it is too late
to put them right at moderate
cost. Your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer's mechanics
know every detail of your
motorcycle and can take
remedial action if necessary
before minor faults develop
into serious problems. By
having the necessary repairs
done properly and in good
time, you save time and
money in the long run.
10154zService