2006 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 S light

Connect plug2.
Turn cover 1clockwise to
install.
Replacing 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.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition. Turn cover
1counter-
clockwise and remove
it.
Disconnect plug 2.
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Release spring clip3at left
and right and swing it up.
Remove bulb 4.
Replace the defective bulb. High-beam headlight
bulb
H7/12V/55W
Install bulb 4; make sure
that tab 5is pointing up. Engage spring retainer
3on
left and right.
Connect plug 2.
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Turn cover1clockwise to
install.Replacing parking-light
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.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition.
Pull off the connector
1be-
neath the headlight.
Remove bulb holder 2from
the headlight housing by
turning it counter-clockwise.
Remove bulb 3from the
bulb holder.
Replace the defective bulb.
Parking-light bulb
W5W / 12 V / 5 W Install bulb
3in bulb sock-
et 2.
Turn the bulb socket clock-
wise to install it in the head-
light housing.
Connect plug 1beneath the
headlight.
Replacing brake light
and rear light bulb
If it is not standing firmly,
the motorcycle could
topple in the course of the
operations described below.
Always make sure that the
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motorcycle is stable and
firmly supported.Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.
Removing the seat ( 53)
Remove screw 1. Pull the bulb housing to the
rear until it is clear of hold-
ers
2.
Turn bulb holder 3counter-
clockwise to remove it from
the bulb housing. Press bulb
4into socket 5
and remove by turning it
counter-clockwise.
Replace the defective bulb.
Bulb of tail light/brake
light
P21W / 12 V / 21 W
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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.
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.
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. Charge via the power sock-
et, with the battery connec-
ted to the motorcycle's on-
board electrical system.
The motorcycle's
on-board electronics
know when the battery is
fully charged. The on-board
socket is switched off when
this happens.
Comply with the operating
instructions of the charger. If you are unable to
charge the battery
through the power socket,
you may be using a charger
that is not compatible with
your motorcycle's electronics.
If this happens, disconnect
the battery from the on-board
systems and connect the
charger directly to the
battery.
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Install screws1.
Installing the seat ( 54)Removing batteryRemove the battery-
compartment cover
( 121)
Disconnection in
the wrong sequence
increases the risk of
short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Disconnect negative lead 1
first. Then disconnect positive
lead
2.
Remove screws 3and pull
the retainer to the rear.
Lift the battery up and out;
work it slightly back and
forth if it is difficult to re-
move.
Installing batterySwitch off the ignition.
Place the battery in the bat-
tery compartment, positive
terminal on the right in the
forward direction of travel. Slip the battery retainer
over the battery and install
screws
3.
Installation in the wrong
sequence increases the
risk of short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Never install the battery
without the protective cap.
Connect battery positive
lead 2first.
The connect battery negat-
ive lead 1.
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Care productsWe recommend that you
use the cleaning and care
products you can obtain
from your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer. The
substances in BMW Care
Products have been tested in
laboratories and in practice;
they provide optimised
care and protection for the
materials used in your vehicle.The use of unsuitable
cleaning and care
products can damage vehicle
components.
Do not use solvents such as
cellulose thinners, cold clean-
ers, fuel or the like, and do
not use cleaning products
that contain alcohol.
Washing motorcycleWe recommend that you
use BMW insect remover to
soften and wash off insects
and resilient dirt on painted
parts prior to washing the
motorcycle.
To prevent stains, do
not wash the motorcycle
immediately after it has been
exposed to strong sunlight
and do not wash it in the sun.
Make sure that the motor-
cycle is washed frequently,
especially during the winter
months.
To remove road salt, clean
the motorcycle with cold wa-
ter immediately after every
trip.
After the motorcycle has
been washed, ridden
through water or ridden in
the rain, the brake discs and
pads might be wet and the brakes might not take effect
immediately.
Apply the brakes in good time
until the brakes have dried
out.
Warm water intensifies
the effect of salt.
Use only cold water to wash
off road salt.
The high pressure of
steam cleaners can
damage seals, the hydraulic
brake system, the electrical
system, and the seat.
Do not use a steam jet or
high-pressure cleaning
equipment.
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Cleaning easily
damaged componentsPlasticsClean plastic parts with water
and BMW plastic care emul-
sion. This includes in particu-
lar:Windscreen
Headlight lens made of
plastic
Glass cover of the instru-
ment cluster
Black, unpainted parts
If plastic parts are
cleaned using unsuitable
cleaning agents, the surfaces
can be damaged.
Do not use cleaning agents
that contain alcohol, solvents
or abrasives to clean plastic
parts.
Even fly-remover pads or
cleaning pads with hard surfaces can produce
scratches.
Soften stubborn dirt and
insects by covering the
affected areas with a wet
cloth.
WindscreenClean off dirt and insects with
a soft sponge and plenty of
water.
Fuel and chemical
solvents attack the
material of the windscreen;
the windscreen becomes
opaque or dull.
Do not use cleaning agents.ChromeUse plenty of water and BMW
shampoo to clean chrome,
particularly if it has been
exposed to road salt. Use
chrome polish for additional
treatment.
RadiatorClean the radiator regularly to
prevent overheating of the en-
gine due to inadequate cool-
ing.
For example, use a garden
hose with low water pressure.
Cooling fins can be bent
easily.
Take care not to bend the fins
when cleaning the radiator.RubberTreat rubber components with
water or BMW rubber-care
products.
Using silicone sprays for
the care of rubber seals
can cause damage.
Do not use silicone sprays
or other care products that
contain silicon.
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