2006 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R lights

with OE BMW Motorrad
Integral ABS:Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is
performed. ( 67)
ABS self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 68)
Press starter button 1.
If ambient temperatures
are very low, you might
find it necessary to open the
throttle slightly when starting
the engine. At ambient tem-
peratures below 0 °C, disen- gage the clutch after switch-
ing on the ignition.
The start attempt is
automatically interrupted
if battery voltage is too low.
Recharge the battery before
you start the engine, or use
jump leads and a donor
battery to start.
The engine starts.
Consult the troubleshooting
chart below if the engine
refuses to start. ( 128)
Pre-ride checkThe instrument cluster runs
a test of the 'General' warn-
ing light when the ignition
is switched on. The warn-
ing light shows first red and
then yellow, so that you can
check that it is in working or-
der. This pre-ride check is in-
dicated by the word
CHECK!
appearing in the display. The test is aborted if you start the
engine before it completes.
Phase 1
General warning light
lights up red.
The
CHECK!
reminder ap-
pears on the display.
Phase 2 General warning light
lights up yellow.
The
CHECK!
reminder ap-
pears on the display.
If the 'General' warning light is
not displayed:
Some malfunctions can-
not be indicated if the
'General' warning light cannot
be displayed.
Check that the 'General'
warning light comes on, and
that it lights up yellow and
then red.
567zRiding

Press the lever down to the
ground.BulbsGeneral instructionsThe 'bulb defect' symbol ap-
pears in the display if a bulb
is defective. If the brake or
rear light fails, the symbol is
accompanied by the general
warning light, which lights up
yellow. If the rear light fails
the second filament of the
brake light shines at reduced
brightness to double as a rear
light. Even though you havethis substitute rear light, the
indicators in the display tell
you that a bulb defect has oc-
curred.
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.
Turn the handlebars
to the left to facilitate
access.
7107zMaintenance

charging the battery on the
following pages
Do not turn the battery up-
side downIf the battery is not dis-
connected, the on-board
electronics (e.g. clock, etc.)
gradually drain the battery.
This can cause the battery
to run flat. If this happens,
warranty claims will not be ac-
cepted.
If the motorcycle is to be out
of use for more than four
weeks, disconnect the battery
or connect a suitable trickle
charger to the battery.
BMW Motorrad has de-
veloped a trickle-charger
specially designed for com-
patibility with the electronics
of your motorcycle. Using this
charger, you can keep the
battery charged during long
periods of disuse, without having to disconnect the bat-
tery from the motorcycle's
on-board systems. You can
obtain additional information
from your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Charging battery when
connected
Charging the connec-
ted battery directly at the
battery terminals can damage
the vehicle electronics.
Always disconnect the battery
from the on-board circuits be-
fore recharging it with a char-
ger connected directly to the
battery posts.
Only chargers suitable
for this mode of charging
can be used to recharge the
battery via the on-board sock-
et. Unsuitable chargers could
cause damage to the motor-
cycle's on-board electrics. Use BMW chargers with
the part numbers 71 60
7 688 864 (220 V) or, as
applicable, 71 60 7 688 865
(110 V). If you are in doubt,
disconnect the battery from
the on-board systems and
connect the charger directly
to the battery.
If you switch on the ig-
nition and the multifunc-
tion display and telltale lights
fail to light up, the battery is
completely flat. Attempting to
charge a completely flat bat-
tery via the on-board socket
can cause damage to the mo-
torcycle's electronics.
If a battery has discharged to
the extent that it is completely
flat, it has to be disconnec-
ted from the on-board circuits
and charged with the char-
ger connected directly to the
battery posts.
7116zMaintenance

E
ElectricsTechnical data, 137
Emergency off switch (kill switch), 17, 50
Engine Starting, 66
Technical data, 130
Temperature gauge, 22, 23
Warning, engine electron-
ics, 27
Engine oil Checking level, 87
Draining, 89
Filler neck, 15
Indicator for engine oil
level, 13
Technical data, 132
Topping up, 88
Warning, engine oil level, 28
Warning, engine oil pres-
sure, 27 ESA, 60
Adjust spring preload, 61
Adjust suspension damp-
ing, 61
Call up settings, 60
EWS Warning, 26
F
Final drive Technical data, 135
Frame Technical data, 139
Front-wheel stand Installing, 104
Fuel Filler neck, 13
Quantity reading, 22
Refuelling, 71
Technical data, 131
Warning, fuel down to
reserve, 26
Fuses, 137 G
Gear indicator, 22
Grip heating, 17, 50
H
Handlebar fittings
General view, left side, 16
General view, right side, 17
Hazard warning flashers, 16, 17
Switching off, 43
Switching on, 42
Headlight High-beam headlight, 19
Low-beam headlight, 19
Side lights, 19
Headlight flasher, 16
Helmet holder, 15, 56
High-beam headlight, 16
Horn, 16
I
Ignition Switching off, 40
Switching on, 40
11153zIndex

ImmobiliserWarning, 26
Instrument cluster Overview, 18
Sensor for lighting, 18
J
Jump start, 114
L
Laying up, 124
Lights Switch on the high-beam
headlight, 52
Switching off parking
lights, 53
Switching on parking
lights, 53
Switching on the low-beam
headlight, 52
Switching on the side
lights, 52 M
Maintenance
General instructions, 86
Intervals, 143
Mirrors Adjusting, 57, 58
Multifunction display, 18, 22
O
Odometer and tripmeters, 22 Operation, 43
Pushbutton, 16
Resetting tripmeter, 44
Selecting readings, 43
On-board computer Ambient temperature, 47
Average consumption, 48
Average speed, 47
Oil level, 49
Pushbutton, 16
Range, 49
Reset average consump-
tion, 48 Resetting average
speed, 48
Selecting readings, 46
P
Power socket, 11
Pre-ride check, 67
R
Rear-wheel stand Installing, 106
Refuelling, 71
Reserve Warning, 26
Residual range, 44
Restoring to use, 125
Rev. counter, 18
Running gear Technical data, 135
11154zIndex

S
SeatInstallation, 55
Lock, 11
Removal, 54
Service, 142
Service Card, 143
Side stand Starting the engine, 66
Spark plugs, 138
Speedometer, 18
Spring preload, rear Adjusting, 11, 58
Starter, 17
Steering lock, 41
Suspension damping, rear Adjusting, 11, 59
T
Technical data Battery, 137
Brakes, 136
Bulbs, 138
Clutch, 133
Dimensions, 139
Electrics, 137 Engine, 130
Engine oil, 132
Final drive, 135
Frame, 139
Fuel, 131
Running gear, 135
Spark plugs, 138
Transmission, 133
Weights, 140
Wheels and tyres, 136
Telltale lights, 18
Toolkit, 15 Service kit, 86
Standard kit, 86
Torques, 129
Transmission Starting the engine, 66
Technical data, 133
Troubleshooting chart, 128
Turn indicators Left, 16, 53
Right, 17, 54
Switching off, 17, 54 Tyre pressure control
(ReifenDruck-Control)
Label on wheel rim, 96
Operation, 46
Reading, 22
Tyres Approved, 95
Checking tread depth, 95
Checking tyre pressures, 62
Technical data, 136
V
Vehicle General view, left side, 11
General view, right side, 13
Laying up, 124
Restoring to use, 125
Vehicle identification num- ber, 13
W
Warning lights, 18
Warnings, 22 Mode of presentation, 23
Warnings, overview, 24, 32, 36
11155zIndex