2007 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 GT maintenance

BatteryMaintenance instructionsCorrect upkeep, recharging and
storage will prolong the life of
the battery and are essential if
warranty claims are to be con-
sidered.
Compliance with the points be-
low is important in order to max-
imise battery life:Keep the surface of the battery
clean and dry
Do not open the battery
Do not top up with water
Be sure to read and comply
with the instructions for char-
ging the battery on the follow-
ing pages
Do not turn the battery upside
down
If the battery is not discon-
nected, the on-board elec-
tronics (e.g. clock, etc.) gradually
drain the battery. This can cause
the battery to run flat. If this hap- pens, warranty claims will not be
accepted.
If the motorcycle is to be out of
use for more than four weeks,
disconnect the battery or con-
nect a suitable trickle charger to
the battery.
BMW Motorrad has de-
veloped a float charger spe-
cially designed for compatibility
with the electronics of your mo-
torcycle. Using this charger, you
can keep the battery charged
during long periods of disuse,
without having to disconnect the
battery from the motorcycle's
on-board systems. You can ob-
tain additional information from
your authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Charging battery when
connected
Charging the connected
battery directly at the bat-
tery terminals can damage the
vehicle electronics.
Always disconnect the battery
from the on-board circuits be-
fore recharging it with a charger
connected directly to the battery
posts.
If you switch on the igni-
tion and the multifunction
display and telltale lights fail to
light up, the battery is completely
flat. Attempting to charge a com-
pletely flat battery via the on-
board socket can cause damage
to the motorcycle's electronics.
If a battery has discharged to the
extent that it is completely flat, it
has to be disconnected from the
on-board circuits and charged
with the charger connected dir-
ectly to the battery posts.
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Only chargers suitable for
this mode of charging can
be used to recharge the battery
via the on-board socket. Unsuit-
able chargers could cause dam-
age to the motorcycle'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 connected
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 in-
structions of the charger.
If you are unable to charge
the battery through the on-
board socket, you may be using
a charger that is not compatible
with your motorcycle's electron-
ics. If this happens, disconnect
the battery from the on-board
systems and connect the charger
directly to the battery.
Charging battery when
disconnectedCharge the battery using a
suitable charger.
Comply with the operating in-
structions of the charger.
Once the battery is fully
charged, disconnect the
charger's terminal clips from
the battery terminals.
The battery has to be re-
charged at regular intervals
in the course of a lengthy period
of disuse. See the instructions for caring for your battery. Al-
ways fully recharge the battery
before restoring it to use
Removing battery-
compartment cover
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 motor-
cycle on its stand.
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Remove screws1.
Lift the battery compartment
cover up and back to remove.
Installing battery-
compartment coverPlace the battery-compartment
cover in mounts 2
Install screws 1.
Removing batteryRemove the battery-compart-
ment cover ( 133)
Disconnection in the wrong
sequence increases the risk
of short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Disconnect negative lead 3
first.
Remove protective cap 2from
the positive terminal.
Then disconnect positive
lead 1.
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Remove screws4and pull the
retainer to the rear.
Lift the battery up and out;
work it slightly back and forth
if it is difficult to remove.Installing batterySwitch off the ignition.
Place the battery in the battery
compartment, positive terminal
on the left in the forward direc-
tion of travel.
Slip the battery retainer
over the battery and install
screws 4. 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 1
first.
Seat protective cap 2on the
positive terminal.
The connect battery negative
lead 3.
Switch on the ignition.
If the battery was discon-
nected from the motorcycle
for a prolonged period of time
it will be necessary to enter the
current date in the instrument
cluster, in order to ensure that
the service-due indicator func-
tions correctly.
If you want to have the date set
consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Fully open the throttle once or
twice.
The engine management sys-
tem registers the throttle-valve
position.
Install the battery-compartment
cover ( 134)
Set the clock ( 49)
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Service
Service
BMW Motorrad service . ........... 156
BMW Motorrad service quality ..... 156
BMW Motorrad Service Card: on-
the-spot breakdown assistance .... 156
BMW Motorrad service network . . . 157
Maintenance work . . ............... 157
Confirmation of maintenance
work ............................... 158
Confirmation of service . . .......... 163
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BMW Motorrad serviceAdvanced technology requires
specially adapted methods of
maintenance and repair.If maintenance and re-
pair work is performed in-
expertly, it could result in con-
sequential damage and thus con-
stitute a safety risk.
BMW Motorrad recommends you
to have all the associated work
on your motorcycle carried out
by a specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer.
Your authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer can provide information on
BMW services and the work un-
dertaken as part of each service.
Have all maintenance and repair
work carried out confirmed in the
"Service" chapter in this manual.
Authorised BMW Motorrad deal-
ers are supplied with the latest
technical information and have the necessary technical know-
how. BMW Motorrad recom-
mends that you contact your au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer
if you have questions regarding
your motorcycle.
BMW Motorrad service
qualityAlong with its reputation for en-
gineering quality and high reliab-
ility, BMW Motorrad is a byword
for excellent quality of service.
To ensure that your BMW is al-
ways in optimum condition, BMW
Motorrad recommends that you
have the maintenance work re-
quired for your motorcycle car-
ried out regularly, preferably by
your authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer. For generous treat-
ment of claims submitted after
the warranty period has expired,
evidence of regular maintenance
is essential.
Certain signs of wear, moreover,
may otherwise not be noticed
until it is too late to put them
right at moderate cost. Your au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer's
mechanics know every detail of
your motorcycle and can take re-
medial action if necessary before
minor faults develop into serious
problems. By having the neces-
sary repairs done properly and
in good time, you save time and
money in the long run.
BMW Motorrad Service
Card: on-the-spot
breakdown assistanceIn the event of a breakdown, the
BMW Motorrad Service Card is-
sued with each new BMW mo-
torcycle enables you to access
an extensive range of services
such as breakdown assistance,
motorcycle transportation etc.
(details can differ from country to
country). In the event of a break-
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down, contact BMW Motorrad's
Mobile Service. The specialists
will provide the necessary advice
and assistance.
You will find important country-
specific contact addresses and
the after-sales service organisa-
tion phone numbers in the "Ser-
vice Kontakt / Service Contact"
brochures, along with informa-
tion on Mobile Service and the
dealership network.BMW Motorrad service
networkBMW Motorrad has an extens-
ive after-sales service network in
place to look after you and your
motorcycle in more than 100
countries. In Germany alone, you
have the best possible access
to approximately 200 authorised
BMW Motorrad dealers.
All information concerning the in-
ternational dealership network
can be found in the brochure"Service Contact Europe" or
"Service Contact Africa, Amer-
ica, Asia, Australia, Oceania".
Maintenance workBMW Pre-delivery CheckYour authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer conducts the BMW pre-
delivery check before handing
over the motorcycle to you.BMW Running-in CheckThe BMW running-in check has
to be performed when the mo-
torcycle has covered between
500 km and 1,200 kmBMW ServiceThe BMW Service is carried out
once a year; the extent of servi-
cing can vary, depending on the
age of the motorcycle and the
distance it has covered. Your au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer
confirms that the service work
has been carried out and enters
the date when the next service
will be due.
Riders who cover long distances
in a year might have to bring in
their motorcycles for service be-
fore the next scheduled date. It
is to allow for these cases that
a maximum odometer reading is
entered as well in the confirma-
tion of service. Servicing has to
be brought forward if this odo-
meter reading is reached before
the next scheduled date for the
annual service.
The service-due indicator in the
multifunction display reminds you
about one month or 1000 km
in advance when the time for a
service is approaching, on the
basis of the programmed values.
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