2006 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R service indicator

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
333zStatus indicators

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 turn
indicator glass
Disconnecting leads from
battery terminals
2 Torx wrench, T25 Removing and installing
body panels
Removing and installing bat-
tery retainer 3 Screwdriver, small
Removing and installing turn
indicator glass
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.
786zMaintenance

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