2007 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R battery

Slip the battery retainer
over the battery and install
screws3.
Installation in the wrong
sequence increases the risk
of short-circuits. Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Connect battery positive lead 2
first.
The connect battery negative
lead 1.
Install the battery-compartment
cover ( 129)
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.
Set the clock ( 46)
8130zMaintenance

Remove stains of this kind im-
mediately, using cleaning-grade
benzene or petroleum spirit on a
clean cloth or ball of cotton wool.
BMW Motorrad recommends
BMW tar remover for removing
specks of tar. Remember to wax
the parts treated in this way.Protective wax coatingBMW Motorrad recommends
applying only BMW car wax or
products containing carnauba
wax or synthetic wax.
It is time to rewax the paint-
work when water "puddles" on
the surface, instead of forming
beads.Laying up motorcycleClean the motorcycle.
Remove the battery.
Spray the brake and clutch
lever pivots and the main andside stand pivots with a suit-
able lubricant.
Coat bright metal and chrome-
plated parts with an acid-free
grease (e.g. Vaseline).
Stand the motorcycle in a dry
room in such a way that there
is no load on either wheel.
Before laying the vehicle
up out of use, have the en-
gine oil and the oil filter element
changed by a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer. Com-
bine work for laying up/restoring
to use with a BMW service or
inspection.
Restoring motorcycle
to useRemove the protective wax
coating.
Clean the motorcycle.
Install a charged battery. Before starting: work through
the checklist.
9134zCare

Troubleshooting chartEngine does not start at all or is difficult to start.Possible causeRemedyKill switch activated. Kill switch in operating position (run).
Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract the side stand ( 72).
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 72).
Clutch pulled when ignition was OFF Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever.
No fuel in tank. Refuelling ( 79)
Battery not adequately charged. Charge the battery when connected ( 127)
10136zTechnical data

Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold2.5 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 coldElectricsElectrical rating of on-board socketmax 5 A
Fuses All circuits are electronically protected, so plug-
in fuses are no longer necessary. If an electronic
fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, the circuit is
active as soon as the ignition is switched on after
the fault has been rectified.
Battery
Battery, manufacturer and designation Yuasa YTX 14 BS
Battery type AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery
Battery rated voltage 12 V
Battery rated capacity 14 Ah
Technical data
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK KR9CI
Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8 mm, When new
10146zTechnical data

A
Abbreviations and symbols, 6
ABSSelf-diagnosis, 74
Warning, 31
Anti-theft alarm, 18 Warning, 42
ASC Self-diagnosis, 74
Switching off, 58
Switching on, 58
Warning, 35
B
Battery Battery compartment, 13, 128
Charging battery when
connected, 127
Charging battery when
disconnected, 128
Installation, 129
Removal, 129
Technical data, 146
Warning for battery charge
current, 27 Brake fluid
Checking level, front, 13, 103
Checking level, rear, 13, 104
Brake pads Checking front, 102
Checking rear, 103
Running in, 75
Brakes Adjusting handbrake lever, 59
Checking operation, 101
Technical data, 143
Bulbs General instructions, 118
Replacing brake-light bulb, 122
Replacing front turn indicator
bulbs, 124
Replacing high-beam headlight
bulb, 118
Replacing low-beam headlight
bulb, 118
Replacing parking-light
bulb, 120
Replacing rear light bulb, 122
Replacing rear turn indicator
bulbs, 124 Technical data, 147
Warning for bulb failure, 28
C
Case Adapting, 95
Adjusting, 93
Closing, 92
Installing, 94
Opening, 92
Removing, 93
Checklist, 72
Clock Adjusting, 46
Clutch Adjusting clutch lever, 59
Checking level, 11, 105
Checking operation, 105
Technical data, 141
Confirmation of maintenance work, 154
Coolant Temperature gauge, 22
Warning, 26
Currency, 7
12161zIndex

Spring preloadAdjusting, 11, 61
Starter, 17
Steering lock Locking, 45
T
Technical data Battery, 146
Brakes, 143
Bulbs, 147
Clutch, 141
Electrics, 146
Engine, 139
Frame, 147
Fuel, 140
Rear-wheel drive, 142
Running gear, 142
Spark plugs, 146
Standards, 7
Transmission, 141
Wheels and tyres, 143
Telltale lights, 18 Toolkit, 15
Service kit, 98
Standard kit, 98
Torques, 137
Transmission For starting, 72
Technical data, 141
Troubleshooting chart, 136
Turn indicators Left, 16, 55
Right, 17, 55
Switching off, 17, 56
Tyre pressure monitoring RDC Label on wheel rim, 107
Operation, 53
Status indicators, 53
Warning, 35
Tyres Checking inflation pressure, 65
Measuring tread depth, 106
Recommended tyres, 107
Running in, 75
Technical data, 143 V
Vehicle identification number, 13
W
Warning lights, 18
Warnings
Mode of presentation, 24
Warnings, overview, 25, 30, 32, 34, 37, 41
Wheels Installing front wheel, 110
Installing rear wheel, 113
Remove the front wheel, 108
Removing rear wheel, 111
Technical data, 143
12164zIndex