2007 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 GT tyre pressure

The motorcycle has not yet ac-
celerated past the threshold of
approximately 30 km/h. The
RDC sensors do not start trans-
mitting signals until the motor-
cycle reaches a speed above this
threshold ( 94).Increase speed above this
threshold and observe the RDC
readings. Assume that a per-
manent fault has not occurred
unless the 'General' warning
light comes on to accompany
the symptoms. Under these
circumstances:
Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Wireless communication with the
RDC sensors has been disrupted.
Possible causes include radio-
communication systems operat-
ing in the vicinity and interfering with the link between the RDC
control unit and the sensors.
Move to another location and
observe the RDC readings. As-
sume that a permanent fault
has not occurred unless the
'General' warning light comes
on to accompany the symp-
toms. Under these circum-
stances:
Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Sensor defective or system
error General warning light shows
yellow.
Tyre symbol appears on
the display.
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"or"
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" appears on
the display. Motorcycle is fitted with wheels
not equipped with RDC sensors.
Fit wheels and tyres equipped
with RDC sensors.
One or two RDC sensors have
failed. Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
A system error has occurred. Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Tyre-pressure sensor battery
weak General warning light shows
yellow.
RDC
appears on the display.
Battery symbol appears on
the display.
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This error message appears
only briefly after the pre-
ride check completes.
The integral battery in the tyre-
pressure sensor has lost a sig-
nificant proportion of its original
capacity. There is no assurance
of how long the tyre pressure
control system can remain opera-
tional.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Anti-theft alarm
warnings
OE
Mode of presentation
Anti-theft alarm warnings appear
in panel 2in combination with
the 'General' warning light 1
showing after the Pre-Ride
Check and relate to the capacity
of the internal battery that
supplies power to the anti-theft
alarm.
The possible warnings are listed
on the next page.
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Operation
Operation
Ignition switch and steering lock..... 47
Electronic immobiliser . . . ............ 48
Clock ................................ 49
Odometer and tripmeters ............ 49
Multifunction display ................. 51
On-board computer
OE
............... 51
Tyre pressure monitoring
RDC
OE
.............................. 54
Lights ................................ 55
Turn indicators ....................... 56
Hazard warning flashers . . ............ 57
Emergency off switch (kill switch) . . . . 58
Grip heating
OE
....................... 59
Seat heatingOE
...................... 60 Automatic Stability Control
ASC
OE
.............................. 61
Seat height . . . ....................... 62
Windscreen . . . ....................... 63
Cruise-control system
OE
............. 63
Stowage compartment . ............. 66
Clutch . . ............................. 66
Brakes . . ............................. 67
Handlebars . . . ....................... 67
Mirrors . . ............................. 68
Spring preload ....................... 68
Damping ............................. 69
Electronic Suspension Adjustment
ESA
OE
............................... 69
Tyres . . . ............................. 72
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The display starts with the cur-
rent value and each time the but-
ton is pressed it moves one step
through the following sequence:Tripmeter 1 (
Trip I
)
Tripmeter 2 (
Trip II
)
Residual range (once fuel level
is down to reserve)
Tyre pressures (OE)
The total distance appears in the
DIST
line of the display.
Resetting tripmeterSwitch on the ignition.
Select the desired tripmeter. Press and hold down button
1.
The tripmeter is reset to zero.
Residual rangeResidual-range reading 1appears
below the word
RANGE
and in-
dicates how far you can ride with the fuel remaining in the tank.
This reading is not displayed until
fuel level has dropped to reserve.
This distance is calculated on the
basis of fuel level and average
consumption.
When you refuel, the increase in
fuel level is not registered unless
several litres are added to the
fuel already in the tank.
When refuelling after running on
reserve, make sure that you top
up the tank to a level above re-
serve, as otherwise the sensor
will not be able to register the
new level. If the sensor cannot
register the new level neither
the fuel-level reading nor the
residual-range readout can be
updated.
The calculated range is an
approximate value. Con-
sequently, BMW Motorrad re-
commends that you should not
try to use the full residual range
before refuelling.
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Multifunction displayAdjusting dimmer
Attempting to adjust the
dimmer while riding the
motorcycle can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust the
dimmer unless the motorcycle
is at a standstill.
Press button 1.
The level of dimming appears
in display field 2.
Press button 1again.
The brightness of the dis-
play increases one level each
time you press the button. Each time you press the button
after maximum brightness is
reached, brightness is reduced
by one level.
On-board computer
OE
Selecting readingsSwitch on the ignition.
Press button
1. The display starts with the cur-
rent value and each time the but-
ton is pressed it moves one step
through the following sequence:
Ambient temperature
Range
Average speed
Average consumption
Oil level
Tyre pressures (OE)
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Oil levelOil-level indicator1gives you
an indication of the engine oil
level. You can call up this read-
ing only when the motorcycle is
at a standstill.
The preconditions for the oil level
check are as follows:
Engine at operating temperat-
ure.
Engine idling for at least 30
seconds.
Side stand retracted.
Make sure the motorcycle is
upright. The readings mean:
Oil level is correct
Check the oil level with the
dipstick the next time you
stop for fuel. If you call up anoth-
er reading on the on-board com-
puter, this symbol remains visible
until the sensor again registers a
correct oil level.
Oil level cannot be meas-
ured (conditions as stated
above not satisfied).
The most recently measured
level is displayed for 5 seconds
when you next switch on the ig-
nition.
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 authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Tyre pressure
monitoring RDC
OE
Viewing tyre-pressure
readingsSwitch on the ignition.
Repeatedly press button 1un-
til the tyre pressures appear
in the odometer panel of the
display.
454zOperation

The tyre pressures are shown,
accompanied by the wordingRDC
. The front tyre pressure
is on the left; the reading on the
right is the rear tyre pressure.
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appears directly after the
ignition is switched on, because
the sensors do not transmit tyre
pressures until the motorcycle
accelerates to 30 km/h.
Indicates the reading for
tyre pressures. with OE On-board computer:
Repeatedly press button 1until
the tyre pressures appear in
the on-board computer panel
of the display. The tyre pressures are displayed
as an additional set of readings
by the on-board computer.
LightsSide lightThe side lights switch on auto-
matically 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.
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The setting shown on the dis-
play is automatically accepted
as the spring preload if you al-
low a certain length of time to
pass without pressing button1.
The reading flashes while ad-
justment is in progress.TyresChecking tyre pressureMake sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Incorrect tyre pressures im-
pair the motorcycle's hand-
ling characteristics and increase
the rate of tyre wear.
Always check that the tyre pres-
sures are correct.
At high road speeds, tyre
valves have a tendency to
open as a result of centrifugal
force.
Fit metal valve caps with rubber seals and screw them on firmly
to prevent sudden deflation.
Check that tyre pressures are
correct as per the data below.
Tyre pressure, front
2.5 bar (one-up, tyre cold)
2.5 bar (two-up and/or with
luggage, tyre cold) Tyre pressure, rear
2.9 bar (one-up, tyre cold)
2.9 bar (two-up and/or with
luggage, tyre cold)
If tyre pressure is too low: Correct the tyre pressures.
HeadlightAdjusting headlight for
driving on left/driving on
rightIf the motorcycle is ridden in a
country where the opposite rule
of the road applies, its asymmet-
ric low-beam headlight will tend
to dazzle oncoming traffic.
Have the headlight set accord-
ingly by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Commercially available ad-
hesive tape will damage the
plastic lens of the light.
Consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer, in order to avoid
damaging the plastic lens of the
light.
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