2007 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 GT light

Turn bulb socket2(brake-light
/rear-light bulb) or 3(indicat-
or bulb) counter-clockwise to
remove from the bulb housing. Press bulb
4into socket 5and
remove by turning it counter-
clockwise.
Replace the defective bulb.
Bulb for tail light/brake
light
P21W / 12 V / 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn
indicators, rear
P21W / 12 V / 21 W
Use a clean, dry cloth to hold
the new bulb. Press bulb
4into socket 5and
turn it clockwise to install.
Turn bulb socket 2(indicator
bulb) or 3(brake-light /rear-light
bulb) clockwise to install it in
the bulb housing.
8128zMaintenance

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.
8132zMaintenance

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)
8135zMaintenance

Care productsBMW Motorrad recommends
that you use the cleaning and
care products you can obtain
from your authorised BMW Mo-
torrad dealer. The substances in
BMW Care Products have been
tested in laboratories and in prac-
tice; they provide optimised care
and protection for the materials
used in your vehicle.The use of unsuitable
cleaning and care products
can damage vehicle components.
Do not use solvents such as cel-
lulose thinners, cold cleaners,
fuel or the like, and do not use
cleaning products that contain
alcohol.Washing motorcycleBMW Motorrad recommends
that you use BMW insect re-
mover to soften and wash off
insects and stubborn dirt on painted parts prior to washing
the motorcycle.
To prevent stains, do not wash
the motorcycle immediately after
it has been exposed to strong
sunlight and do not wash it in the
sun.
Make sure that the motorcycle
is washed frequently, especially
during the winter months.
To remove road salt, clean the
motorcycle with cold water im-
mediately after every trip.
After the motorcycle has
been washed, ridden
through water or ridden in
the rain, the brake discs and
pads might be wet and the
brakes might not take effect
immediately.
Apply the brakes in good time
until the brakes have dried out.
Warm water intensifies the
effect of salt. Use only cold water to wash off
road salt.
The high pressure of steam
cleaners can damage seals,
the hydraulic brake system, the
electrical system, and the seat.
Do not use a steam jet or high-
pressure cleaning equipment.
Cleaning easily
damaged componentsPlasticsClean plastic parts with water
and BMW plastic care emulsion.
This includes in particular:
Windscreen and slipstream de-
flectors
Headlight lens made of plastic
Glass cover of the instrument
cluster
Black, unpainted parts
If plastic parts are cleaned
using unsuitable cleaning
9138zCare

Rear-wheel driveType of final driveShaft drive with bevel gears
Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever; cast light-alloy single
swinging arm with two joints and torque reaction
link
Gear ratio of final drive 2.82Running gearType of front suspension Double leading link
Spring travel, front 125 mm, At wheel
Type of rear suspension Central spring strut pivoted to lever system with
coil spring and single-tube gas-filled shock ab-
sorber. Spring preload steplessly hydraulically ad-
justable, rebound stage damping steplessly ad-
justable.
with OE Electronic Suspension Adjustment
(ESA): Central spring strut pivoted to lever system with
coil spring and single-tube gas-filled shock ab-
sorber. Spring basic setting three-way adjustable,
compression and rebound stages each three-way
adjustable
Spring travel, rear 135 mm, At wheel
10148zTechnical data

Battery
Battery, manufacturer and designationGEL 19
Battery type Gel battery
Battery rated voltage 12 V
Battery rated capacity 19 Ah
Technical data
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK KR9CI
Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8 mm
Lighting
Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulb for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
with OE Xenon lights: D2R / 35 W
Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Bulb for tail light/brake light P21W / 12 V / 21 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front H21W / 12 V / 21 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear P21W / 12 V / 21 W
10151zTechnical data

FrameFrame typeLight alloy weldment with bolt-on tubular steel
rear frame
Type plate location Frame cross-tube, rear
VIN location Frame side section, front rightDimensionsLength of motorcycle2318 mm
Width of motorcycle 982 mm, Across mirrors
Height of motorcycle 1438 mm, At DIN unladen weight
Front-seat height 820 mm, Without rider
with OE Front seat, low: 800 mm, Without rider
10152zTechnical data

A
Abbreviations and symbols, 6
ABSSelf-diagnosis, 82
Warnings, 32
Accessories General instructions, 97
Anti-theft alarm, 18 Warnings, 41
ASC Self-diagnosis, 82
Switching off, 61
Switching on, 61, 62
Warnings, 34
B
Battery Battery compartment, 11
Charging battery when
connected, 132
Charging battery when
disconnected, 133
Installation, 135
Technical data, 151 Warning, battery charge
current, 28
Beam throw, 13
Brake fluid Checking level, front, 13
Checking level, rear, 15
Test, 111
Brake pads Running in, 83
Test, 109
Brakes Adjust the handbrake lever, 67
Technical data, 149
Bulbs General instructions, 123
Replacing brake-light bulb, 127
Replacing front turn indicator
bulbs, 129
Replacing high-beam headlight
bulb, 123
Replacing low-beam headlight
bulb, 123
Replacing parking-light
bulbs, 126
Replacing rear light bulb, 127 Replacing rear-indicator
bulbs, 127
Technical data, 151
Warning, bulb failure, 29, 30
C
Care, 137
Case Closing, 100
Installing, 101
Opening, 100
Removing, 101
Checklist, 80
Clock Adjusting, 18, 49
Clutch Adjusting clutch lever, 66
Technical data, 147
Confirmation of maintenance work, 158
Coolant Temperature gauge, 22
12165zIndex