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

Turn the key counter-clock-
wise in the seat lock.
Press the seat down at the
same time.Lift the rear of the seat.
The seat can be dam-
aged at the edges if it is
placed on a rough surface.
Lay the seat upholstered side
down on a smooth, clean sur-
face, such as the fuel tank.
Release the key and pull the
seat back out of its holder.
Installing the 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.
Push the seat forward into
holders 1.
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Push down firmly on the
seat, applying pressure to
the point above the latch.
The seat engages with an
audible click.
Helmet holderHelmet holder
underneath 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 the seat ( 54)
The helmet catch can
scratch the panelling.
Make sure the lock is out of
the way when you hook the
helmet into position.
On the right-hand side
of the motorcycle, the
helmet could be damaged by
heat from the end silencer.
Attach the helmet on the left-
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hand side of the motorcycle
only.Use the wire rope available
as an optional extra to se-
cure the helmet to helmet
holder 1.Luggage loopsLuggage loops
underneath seatLoops 1for attaching luggage
straps are located on the un-
derside of the seat.
Using luggage loopsMake sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Removing the seat ( 54)
Turn the seat upside down.
Pull loops 1out of hold-
ers 2.
You can hook luggage
straps into the loops.
MirrorsAdjust the mirrorsMove the mirror to the de-
sired position by pressing it
lightly close to the edge.
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Adjusting mirror armPush the protective cap up
over the threaded fastener
on the mirror arm.
Slacken union nut1.
Turn the mirror arm to the
appropriate position.
Retighten the union nut.
Mirror to clamping
piece
18 Nm
Pull the protective cap over
the threaded fastener.
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.
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
in the direction indicated by
the HIGH arrow.
If you want to reduce spring
preload, turn knob 1in the
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direction indicated by the
LOW arrow.One click corresponds
to a half turn of the knob.
The range of adjustment com-
prises 15 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 the ad-
justing screw in the direc-
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tion indicated by the H ar-
row.
If you want a softer damping
characteristic, use a screw-
driver to turn the adjusting
screw in the direction in-
dicted by the S arrow.The adjusting screw can
be turned through three
and a half turns.
Rear suspension
damping, basic setting
Turn the adjusting screw
as far as it will go in the
direction indicated by the
H arrow and then turn it
back one and a half turns
in the direction indicated
by the S arrow. (One-up
85 kg)
Electronic Suspension
Adjustment ESA
OE
SettingsElectronic Suspension Ad-
justment ESA provides a con-
venient way of adapting the
motorcycle to different condi-
tions. Three spring preload
settings can be combined
with three damping charac-
teristics to fine-tune the mo-
torcycle's suspension to the
load it carries and the surface
over which you want to ride.
The damping characteristic is
shown in panel 1of the mul- tifunction display, and spring
preload in panel
2.
The odometer readings are
not shown while the ESA
readout is active.
Call up settingsSwitch on the ignition.
Press button 1.
The current setting is dis-
played.
The reading remains visible
for a few seconds before
disappearing automatically.
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Adjust suspension
dampingSwitch on the ignition.You can adjust the
damping characteristic
while the motorcycle is on the
move.
Press button 1.
The current setting is dis-
played.
Press button 1once briefly.
The display field starts
at the current status and
cycles through the following
sequence:
COMF
Comfortable damping
characteristic
NORM
Normal damping
characteristic
SPORT
Sporty damping
characteristic
The setting shown on the
display is automatically
accepted as the damping
characteristic if you allow
a certain length of time
to pass without pressing
button 1. During the setting
procedure, the display
flashes.
Adjust spring preloadStart the engine.
You cannot adjust spring
preload while the motor-
cycle is on the move. Press button
1.
The current setting is dis-
played.
Press and hold down
button 1until the reading
changes.
The display field starts
at the current status and
cycles through the following
sequence:
One-up
One-up with luggage
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Two-up (with luggage)
The setting shown on the
display is automatically
accepted as the spring
preload if you allow a
certain length of time to
pass without pressing
button 1. During the setting
procedure, the display
flashes.
TyresCheck the tyre pressures
Incorrect tyre pressures
impair the motorcycle's
handling characteristics and
can lead to accidents.
Always check that the tyre
pressures are correct.
At high road speeds, tyre
valves have a tendency
to open as a result of centrifu-
gal force.
In order to avoid a sudden loss of tyre pressure, fit a
metal valve cap with rubber
sealing ring to the rear tyre
and make sure that the cap is
screwed on firmly.
Incorrect tyre pressure
reduces the operating
life of the tyres.
Always check that the tyre
pressures are correct.
Check that tyre pressures
are correct as per the data
below.
Tyre pressure, front
2.5 bar (One-up, tyre
cold)
2.5 bar (Two-up and/or
with luggage, tyre cold) Tyre pressure, rear
2.9 bar (One-up, tyre
cold)
2.9 bar (Two-up and/or
with luggage, tyre cold)
If tyre pressure is too low: Correct the tyre pressures.
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