2007 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 GT oil level

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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Cruise-control system, 16Operation, 63
Telltale light, 25
Currency, 7
D
Damping Adjusting for rear wheel, 69
Dimensions Technical data, 152
E
Electrics Technical data, 150
Emergency off switch (kill switch), 17, 58
Engine Starting, 80
Technical data, 145
Warning, engine electronics, 27
Engine oil Filler neck, 15
Oil dipstick, 15
Technical data, 146
Test, 107
Topping up, 107 Warning, engine oil level, 32
Warning, engine oil
pressure, 28
Equipment, 7
ESA, 16, 69 Adjust spring preload, 71
Adjust suspension damping, 71
Call up the settings, 70
EWS, 48 Warning, 27
F
Frame Technical data, 152
Front seat Adjusting, 15
Heating, 17
Front-wheel stand Installing, 121
Fuel Quantity reading, 22
Refuelling, 87
Technical data, 146
Warning, fuel down to
reserve, 27
Fuses, 150 G
Gear indicator, 22
Grip heating, 17, 59
H
Handlebar fittings
General view, left side, 16
General view, right side, 17
Handlebars Adjusting, 67
Hazard warning flashers, 16, 17 Switching off, 58
Switching on, 57
Headlight Adjustment for driving on left/
driving on right, 72
Beam throw, 73
High-beam headlight, 19
Low-beam headlight, 19
Side lights, 19
Helmet holder, 15, 76
High-beam headlight, 16
Horn, 16
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I
IgnitionSwitching off, 47
Switching on, 47
Immobiliser, 48 Warning, 27
Instrument cluster Overview, 18
Sensor for lighting, 18
J
Jump starting, 131
K
Keys, 47
L
Laying up, 140
Lights Headlight flasher, 56
High-beam headlight, 56
Low-beam headlight, 56
Parking light, 56
Side light, 55
Luggage Correct loading, 99 M
Maintenance
General instructions, 106
Mirrors Adjusting, 68
Motorcycle Restoring to use, 140
Multifunction display, 18 Adjust the dimmer, 51
Overview, 22
O
Odometer and tripmeters Resetting, 50
Selecting readings, 49
On-board computer, 17 Ambient temperature, 52
Average consumption, 53
Average speed, 53
Oil level, 54
Range, 52
Reset the average
consumption, 53
Resetting average speed, 53 Selecting readings, 51
Warnings, 30
P
Parking, 85
Power socket, 11, 98
Pre-ride check, 81
R
Rear-wheel drive Technical data, 148
Refuelling, 87 Filler neck, 13
Reserve Warning, 27
Residual range, 50
Restoring to use, 140
Rev. counter, 18
Rider's Manual, 15
Running gear Technical data, 148
Running in, 83
S
Safety instructions, 77
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