2007 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 GT Rider's Manual (in English)

Push release lever2down.
The release lever engages.
Turn the key to the LOCK pos-
ition in the topcase lock.
The topcase is locked.Remove the topcaseTurn the key to the RELEASE
position in the topcase lock.
The handle pops out. Pull handle
3up as far as it will
go.
Lift the topcase at the rear and
pull it off the luggage carrier.
Install the topcasePull the handle up as far as it
will go. Hook the topcase into position
on the luggage carrier. Make
sure that hooks
4are securely
seated in the corresponding
keepers 5.
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Push handle3down until it
engages.
The topcase is correctly en-
gaged on its carrier.
Turn the key to the LOCK pos-
ition in the topcase lock.
The topcase is locked.
Check that the topcase is se-
cure.
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Maintenance
Maintenance
General instructions ................ 106
Toolkit . . . .......................... 106
Engine oil .......................... 107
Brake system, general . . . .......... 109
Brake pads . . . ..................... 109
Brake fluid ......................... 111
Clutch . . . .......................... 113
Tyres .............................. 113
Rims ............................... 114
Wheels . . .......................... 114
Front-wheel stand . . ............... 121
Bulbs .............................. 123
Jump starting . ..................... 131
Battery . . . .......................... 132
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General instructionsThe Maintenance chapter de-
scribes straightforward proced-
ures for checking and replacing
certain wear parts.
Special tightening torques are lis-
ted as applicable. The tightening
torques for the threaded fasten-
ers on your motorcycle are listed
in the section entitled "Technical
data".
You will find information on more
extensive maintenance and re-
pair work in the Repair Manual
on DVD/CD-ROM (RepROM) for
your motorcycle, which is avail-
able from your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Some of the work calls for spe-
cial tools and a thorough know-
ledge of motorcycles. If you
are in doubt consult a specialist
workshop, preferably your author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
ToolkitStandard on-board toolkit1 Screwdriver with reversible
bladeRemoving and installing front
turn indicator glass
Disconnecting leads from bat-
tery terminals
2 Torx wrench, T25 Removing and installing body
panels
Removing and installing battery
retainer Removing and installing brake-
light, rear-light and rear-indicat-
or bulbs
3 Torx wrench, T45 Adjusting handlebars
On-board toolkit service
kitYour authorised BMW Motor-
rad 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 un-
dertaking work of this nature in
the Repair Manual on the DVD/
CD-ROM also obtainable from
your authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
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1 Extending tool holderAdapters to accommodate all
tools
2 1/4" bits 5x Torx, for example for remov-
ing and installing rear wheel
2x cross-head bits
1x plain screwdriver bit
3 3/8" adapter for socket-
head screws, w/f 22 Removing and installing front
axle 4 Electric torch
LED bulb
5 Socket 3x open-ended spanners, vari-
ous sizes
6 Bit adapter Adapter for 1/4" bits
9x12 mm and 3/8" swivel ad-
apters
Engine oilChecking engine oil level
The engine can seize if the
oil level is low, and this can
lead to accidents.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Oil can collect in the sump
if the motorcycle is out of
use for an extended period of
time; this oil has to be pumped
into the oil tank before the level
is read. The engine oil must be at operating temperature to do
this. Checking the oil level with
the engine cold or after no more
than a short ride will lead to mis-
interpretation; this in turn, means
that the engine will be operated
with the incorrect quantity of oil.
In order to ensure that the en-
gine oil level is read correctly,
check the oil level only after a
lengthy trip.
Check that the engine is at op-
erating temperature, make sure
the ground is level and firm
and place the motorcycle on its
centre stand.
Allow the engine to idle for one
minute.
Switch off the ignition
Remove the front seat ( 74)
Wipe the area around the oil
filler neck clean.
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Remove oil filler cap1by turn-
ing it counter-clockwise.
Use a dry cloth to wipe oil dip-
stick 2clean Seat the oil dipstick on the
oil filler neck, but do not en-
gage the threads. Make sure
that the dipstick is seated in
guide
3.
Remove the oil dipstick and
check the oil level. Engine oil, specified level
Between MIN and MAX
marks (Seat the oil dipstick
on the oil filler neck, but do
not engage the threads.)
If the oil level is below the MIN
mark: Top up the engine oil.
If the oil level is above the MAX
mark: Have the oil level corrected by
a specialist workshop, prefer-
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ably an authorised BMW Mo-
torrad dealer.
Install the oil dipstick.
Install the front seat ( 75)Topping up engine oilPour engine oil in through filler
neck1until it reaches the spe-
cified level.
Check the engine oil level
( 107)
Brake system, generalReliabilityA fully functional brake system is
a basic requirement for the road
safety of your motorcycle.
Do not ride the motorcycle if you
have any doubts about the de-
pendability of the brake system.
Under these circumstances have
the brake system checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Incorrect working practices
endanger the reliability of
the brakes.
Have all work on the brake sys-
tem performed by a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.Checking operation of
brakesPull the handbrake lever. The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Press the footbrake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Brake padsChecking front brake pad
thickness
Brake pads worn past
the minimum permissible
brake-pad thickness can cause
a reduction in braking efficiency
and under certain circumstances
they can cause damage to the
brake system.
In order to ensure the dependab-
ility of the brake system, do not
permit the brake pads to wear
past the minimum permissible
brake-pad thickness.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
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Visually inspect the left and
right brake pads to ascertain
their thickness. Viewing direc-
tion: Between wheel and front
fork toward the brake caliper.Brake-pad wear limit,
front
min 1 mm (Friction pad only,
without backing plate)
The wear indicators
(grooves) must be clearly
visible.
If the wear indicating mark is no
longer clearly visible: Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Checking rear brake pad
thickness
Brake pads worn past
the minimum permissible
brake-pad thickness can cause
a reduction in braking efficiency
and under certain circumstances
they can cause damage to the
brake system.
In order to ensure the dependab-
ility of the brake system, do not
permit the brake pads to wear
past the minimum permissible
brake-pad thickness.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
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