2006 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R torque

OverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's
Manual will provide you with
an initial overview of your
motorcycle. All maintenance
and servicing work on the
motorcycle is documented in
Chapter 10. This record of
the maintenance work you
have had performed on your
motorcycle is a precondition
for generous treatment of
goodwill claims.
When the time comes to sell
your BMW, please remem-
ber to hand over this Rider's
Manual; it is an important part
of the motorcycle.Abbreviations and
symbols
Indicates warnings that
you must comply with for
reasons of your safety and the
safety of others, and to pro- tect your motorcycle against
damage.
Specific instructions on
how to operate, control,
adjust or look after items of
equipment on the motorcycle.
Indicates the end of an
item of information.
Instruction.
Result of an activity.
Reference to a page
with more detailed in-
formation.
Indicates the end of
a passage relating to
specific accessories or
items of equipment.
Tightening torque. Item of technical data.
OE Optional extra Your motorcycle was
assembled complete
with all the BMW
optional extras you
ordered.
OA Optional accessory You can obtain option-
al accessories through
your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer; op-
tional accessories
have to be retrofitted
to the motorcycle.
EWS Electronic immobiliser
(Elektronische Weg-
fahrsicherung).
16zGeneral instructions

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

with OE BMW Motorrad
Integral ABS:The left axle clamping
screw locates the
threaded bush in the front
suspension. If the threaded
bush is not correctly aligned
the gap between the ABS
sensor ring and the ABS
sensor will not be correct and
this can cause the ABS to
malfunction or allow the ABS
sensor to be damaged.
In order to ensure that the
threaded bush remains cor-
rectly aligned, do not slacken
or remove the left axle camp-
ing screw.
Remove right-hand axle
clamping screw 6.
Remove quick-release
axle 7, holding the wheel as
you do so. Lower the front wheel to the
ground between the front
forks.
Roll the front wheel forward
to remove.
with OE BMW Motorrad
Integral ABS:
Take care not to damage
the ABS sensor when
rolling out the front wheel.
Note the ABS sensor when
rolling out the front wheel.
Roll the front wheel forward
to remove.
Installing front wheel
ABS malfunctions on ac-
count of incorrect speed
signal.
Segmentation differs between
individual types of sensor
ring; it is very important to en-
sure that the correct sensor
ring is installed. Install only
the sensor ring that matches the motorcycle's construction
status.
Threaded fasteners not
tightened to the spe-
cified torque can work loose
or their threads can suffer
damage.
Always have the security of
the fasteners checked by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW Mo-
torrad dealer.
The front wheel must be
installed right way round
to rotate in the correct direc-
tion.
Note the direction-of-rotation
arrows on the tyre or the
wheel rim.
Roll the front wheel into
position between the front
forks.
798zMaintenance

with OE BMW Motorrad
Integral ABS:There is a risk of dam-
aging parts of the front
brake, particularly the BMW
Motorrad Integral ABS, in the
course of the procedure de-
scribed below.
Take care not to damage the
brake system, in particular the
ABS sensor with cable and
the ABS sensor ring.
Take care not to damage
the ABS sensor when
rolling in the front wheel.
Note the ABS sensor when
rolling in the front wheel.
Roll the front wheel into
position between the front
forks. Raise the front wheel, insert
quick-release axle
7and
tighten to specified torque.
Quick-release axle in
threaded bush
50 Nm
Tighten right axle clamp-
ing screw 6to the specified
tightening torque.
Clamping screw for
quick-release axle in
wheel carrier
19 Nm Remove the front wheel
stand.
Ease the brake calipers on
to the brake discs.
with OE BMW Motorrad
Integral ABS:
The cable of the ABS
sensor could chafe
through if it comes into
contact with the brake disc.
Make sure that the ABS
sensor cable is routed
correctly.
Carefully route the ABS
cable. Make sure that the
799zMaintenance

Installing rear wheel
Threaded fasteners not
tightened to the spe-
cified torque can work loose
or their threads can suffer
damage.
Always have the security of
the fasteners checked by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW Mo-
torrad dealer.
If you are using the BMW
Motorrad rear-wheel stand:
remove the retaining disc.
Roll the rear wheel into po-
sition at the rear-wheel ad-
apter.
Seat the rear wheel on the
rear-wheel adapter.
If you are using the BMW
Motorrad rear-wheel stand:
reinstall the retaining disc. Install wheel studs
5and
tighten to the specified
torque in diagonally
opposite sequence.
Rear wheel to wheel
flange
Tightening sequence:
Tighten in diagonally op-
posite sequence
60 Nm
Turn the end silencer to its
initial position. Install screw
4for the
bracket of the end silencer
in the rear footrest, but do
not tighten it at this point.
7102zMaintenance

Align clamp3on the end
silencer with mark A(arrow)
on oxygen sensor B.
Tighten clamp 3on the end
silencer to the specified
tightening torque.
Silencer to manifold
35 Nm If the gap between the
rear wheel and the end
silencer is too small, the rear
wheel can overheat.
The clearance between the
rear wheel and the end silen-
cer must be at least 10 mm.
Tighten screw 4for the
bracket of the end silencer
in the rear footrest to the
specified torque.
Silencer to rear
footrest, right
16 Nm Push silencer cover
2with
guides Ainto retainers B.
Install screw 1in silencer
cover 2.
Remove the auxiliary stand,
if installed.
7103zMaintenance

Nominal output120 kW, At: 10250 min
-1
with OE Reduced power output, 74 kW: 74 kW, At: 7000 min
-1
with OE Reduced power output, 79 kW: 79 kW, At: 8750 min
-1
Max. torque127 Nm, At: 8250 min
-1
with OE Reduced power output, 74 kW: 110 Nm, At: 5250 min
-1
with OE Reduced power output, 79 kW: 103 Nm, At: 4500 min
-1
Maximum permissible engine speed11000 min
-1
Idle speed1150
±50
min
-1
Fuel
Recommended fuel grade 98 ROZ/RON, Premium plus unleaded
95 ROZ/RON, Premium unleaded (fuel grade,
usable with power- and consumption-related
restrictions)
Fuel tank capacity 19 l, Usable 4 l, Including reserve of
9131zTechnical data

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