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

RangeThe description of the
residual-range function
( 42) also covers the
residual-range readout.
You can also view range1
before the fuel level drops
to reserve. A special
average-consumption figure
is used to calculate range;
this figure is not necessarily
the same as the value you
can call up for viewing on the
display. The calculated range
is only an approximate
reading. Consequently, BMW
Motorrad recommends that
you should not try to use the
full range before refuelling.
Oil levelOil-level indicator 1gives you
an indication of the engine oil
level.
The preconditions for the oil
level check are as follows: Engine idling (for at least 10
seconds).
Engine at operating temper-
ature.
Side stand retracted.
The readings mean:
OK
: Oil level is correct.
CHECK
: Check the oil level.
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: Oil level cannot be
measured (conditions as
stated above not satisfied).
The most recently measured
level is displayed for 5
seconds when you next
switch on the ignition.
The oil sensor might be
defective if the "Check
oil level" message reappears
even though the oil level in
the oil sight glass is correct.
In this case, consult your
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authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.Emergency off switch
(kill switch)1Emergency off switch (kill
switch).
Operating the kill switch
when riding can cause
the rear wheel to lock and
thus cause a fall.
Do not operate the kill switch
when riding. The emergency off switch is a
kill switch for switching off the
engine quickly and easily.
A
Normal operating posi-
tion (run)
B Engine switched off.
You cannot start the
engine unless the kill
switch is in the run position.
Grip heating
OE
1 Grip heating switch
The handlebar grips have
two-stage heating. Grip
heating can be activated only
when the engine is running. The increase in power
consumption caused by
the grip heating can drain the
battery if you are riding at low
engine speeds. If the charge
level is low, grip heating is
switched off to ensure the
battery's starting capability.
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2Heating off.
3 50 % heat output (one
dot visible).
4 100 % heat output (three
dots visible)ClutchAdjusting clutch lever
If the position of the
clutch fluid reservoir is
changed, air can enter the
clutch system.
Do not twist the handlebar
fitting or the handlebars. Attempting to adjust the
clutch lever while riding
the motorcycle can lead to
accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust the
clutch lever unless the motor-
cycle is at a standstill.
Turn adjusting screw 1
clockwise.
The adjusting screw is
indexed and is easier
to turn if you push the clutch
lever forward.
Distance between handle-
bar grip and clutch lever in-
creases. Turn adjusting screw
1
counter-clockwise.
Distance between handle-
bar grip and clutch lever de-
creases.
BrakesAdjusting handbrake
lever
Changing the position of
the brake-fluid reservoir
can allow air to penetrate the
brake system.
Do not twist the handlebar
fitting or the handlebars.
Attempting to adjust the
brake lever while riding
the motorcycle can lead to
accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust the
brake lever unless the motor-
cycle is at a standstill.
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Turn adjusting screw1
clockwise.
The adjusting screw is
indexed and is easier
to turn if you push the hand-
brake lever forward.
Distance between handle-
bar grip and handbrake
lever increases.
Turn adjusting screw 1
counter-clockwise.
Distance between handle-
bar grip and handlebar lever
decreases.
LightsSwitching on the side
lightsThe side lights switch on
automatically when the
ignition is switched on.
The side lights place a
strain on the battery.
Do not switch the ignition
on for longer than absolutely
necessary.Switching on the low-
beam headlightThe low-beam headlight
switches on automatically
when you start the engine.
When the engine is not
running you can switch
on the lights by switching on
the ignition and either switch-
ing on the high-beam head-
light or operating the head-
light flasher.
Switch on the high-beam
headlightPress the top part of
switch 1for the high-beam
headlight.
High-beam headlight
switched on.
Move switch 1for the
high-beam headlight to the
centre position.
High-beam headlight
switched off.
Press the bottom part of
switch 1for the high-beam
headlight.
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The high-beam headlight
is switched on until you re-
lease the button (headlight
flasher).Switching on parking
lightsSwitch off the ignition.You can switch on the
parking lights only imme-
diately after switching off the
ignition.
Press and hold down
switch 1for the left turn indicators until the parking
lights are ON.
Switching off parking
lightsSwitch the ignition on and
then off again.
Parking lights switched off.HeadlightAdjusting headlight for
driving on left/driving on
right
Commercially available
adhesive tape will dam-
age the plastic lens of the
light.
Consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer, in
order to avoid damaging the
plastic lens of the light.
If the motorcycle is ridden in
a country where the oppos-
ite rule of the road applies, its asymmetric low-beam head-
light will tend to dazzle on-
coming traffic.
Have the headlight set
accordingly by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Headlight beam throw
and spring preloadHeadlight beam throw is gen-
erally kept constant when
spring preload is adjusted to
suit load.
Spring preload adjustment
might not suffice only if
the motorcycle is very
heavily loaded. Under these
circumstances, headlight
beam throw has to be
adjusted to suit the weight
carried by the motorcycle.
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Consult a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer, if you are unsure
whether the headlight basic
setting is correct.
Headlight beam-throw
adjustment1 Headlight beam-throw
adjustment
Spring preload adjustment
might not suffice if the motor-
cycle is very heavily loaded.
Moving the pivot lever adjusts headlight beam throw so as
not to dazzle oncoming traffic.
A
Neutral position
B Position for heavy load
Turn indicatorsSwitching on left flashing
turn indicatorsSwitch on the ignition. Press left-hand turn indicat-
or button
1.
The turn indicators are
cancelled automatically
after you have ridden for ap-
proximately 10 seconds, or
covered a distance of about
200 m.
Left-hand turn indicators
switched on.
Telltale light for left-hand
turn indicators flashes.
Switch on the right
flashing turn indicatorsSwitch on the ignition.
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Press right-hand turn indic-
ator button2.
The turn indicators are
cancelled automatically
after you have ridden for ap-
proximately 10 seconds, or
covered a distance of about
200 m.
Right-hand turn indicators
switched on.
Telltale light for right-hand
turn indicator flashes.
Cancel the turn
indicatorsPress cancel button 3.
Flashing turn indicators
switched off.
Turn indicator telltale light is
off.SeatRemoving the seatMake sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand. Turn the key counter-
clockwise in the seat
lock.
At the same time, press
down on the seat.
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Lift the seat at the rear.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. Push down firmly on the
seat, applying pressure to
the point above the latch.
The seat engages with an
audible click.
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