2007 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R light

2Heating off.
3 50 % heat output (one dot
visible)
4 100 % heat output (three
dots visible)Automatic Stability
Control ASC
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Deactivating ASC functionSwitch on the ignition.
You have the option of de-
activating the ASC function
while the motorcycle is on the
move. Press and hold down ASC but-
ton
1.
ASC symbol shows con-
stantly.
Release the ASC button within
three seconds. ASC symbol continues to
show.
The ASC function is deactiv-
ated.
Activating ASC functionPress and hold down ASC but-
ton 1.
ASC symbol no longer
shows; if self-diagnosis has
not completed the ASC warning
light starts flashing.
Release the ASC button within
three seconds. The ASC symbol remains
off or continues to flash.
The ASC function is activated.
Instead of pressing the ASC
button, you have the option of
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switching the ignition off and
then on again.An ASC fault has occurred
if the ASC warning light
shows when the motorcycle ac-
celerates to a speed in excess
of 10 km/h after the ignition was
switched off and then on again.ClutchAdjusting clutch lever
If the position of the clutch
fluid reservoir is changed,
air can enter the clutch system.
Do not twist the handlebar fitting
or the handlebars.
Attempting to adjust the
clutch lever while riding the
motorcycle can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust the
clutch lever unless the motor-
cycle is at a standstill. Turn adjusting screw
1clock-
wise.
The adjusting screw is
indexed and is easier to
turn if you push the clutch lever
forward.
Span between handlebar grip
and clutch lever increases.
Turn adjusting screw 1
counter-clockwise.
Span between handlebar grip
and clutch lever decreases.
BrakesAdjusting handbrake lever
Changing the position of
the brake-fluid reservoir can
allow air to penetrate the brake
system.
Do not twist the handlebar fitting
or the handlebars.
Attempting to adjust the
brake lever while riding the
motorcycle can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust the
brake lever unless the motorcycle
is at a standstill.
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Push the protective cap over
the threaded fastener.Spring preloadSettingIt is essential to set spring pre-
load of the rear suspension to
suit the load carried by the mo-
torcycle. Increase spring preload
when the motorcycle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the motorcycle
is lightly loaded.Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheelMake sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.Your motorcycle's hand-
ling will suffer if you do not
match the spring-preload and
damping-characteristic settings.
Adjust the damping characteristic
to suit spring preload.
Adjusting spring preload
while the motorcycle is be-
ing ridden can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust spring
preload unless the motorcycle is
at a standstill.
If you want to increase spring
preload, turn knob 1in the dir-
ection indicated by the HIGH
arrow. If you want to reduce spring
preload, turn knob
1in the dir-
ection indicated by the LOW
arrow.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
Turn the knob as far as it will
go in the direction indicated
by the LOW arrow and then
turn it back 13 clicks in the
direction indicated by the
HIGH arrow. (Full load of
fuel, with rider 85 kg)
DampingSettingDamping must be adapted to
suit spring preload. An increase
in spring preload requires firmer
damping, a reduction in spring
preload requires softer damping.
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The settings shown on the
display are automatically ac-
cepted as the spring preload
and, if applicable, the damp-
ing characteristic if you allow a
certain length of time to pass
without pressing making further
changes. The reading flashes
while spring preload adjustment
is in progress.
Wait until adjustment com-
pletes (reading stops flashing)
before pulling away.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 tyre pressure.
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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Headlight beam throw and
spring preloadHeadlight beam throw is kept
constant when spring preload is
adjusted to suit load.Consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an au-
thorised BMW Motorrad deal-
er, if you are unsure whether
the headlight basic setting is
correct.SeatRemoving seatMake sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand. Turn the key counter-clockwise
in the seat lock.
Press the seat down at the
same time.Lift the rear of the seat.
The seat can be damaged
at the edges if it is placed
on a rough surface.
Lay the seat upholstered side
down on a smooth, clean sur-
face, such as the fuel tank.
Release the key and pull the
seat back out of its holder.
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ChecklistUse the following checklist to
check important functions, set-
tings and wear limits before you
ride off.Brakes
Brake-fluid levels, front and rear
Clutch
Clutch fluid level
Shock absorber setting and
spring preload
Tyre-tread depth and tyre
pressures
Cases correctly installed and
luggage secured
At regular intervals: Engine oil level (every refuelling
stop)
Brake-pad wear (every third
refuelling stop)
StartingSide standYou cannot start the motorcycle
with the side stand extended and
a gear engaged. The engine will
switch itself off if you start it with
the gearbox in neutral and then
engage a gear before retracting
the side stand.GearboxYou can start the engine when
the gearbox is in neutral or if you
pull the clutch with a gear en-
gaged. Do not pull the clutch un-
til after you have switched on the
ignition, as otherwise the engine
will refuse to start. When the
gearbox is in neutral, the green
neutral telltale light is on and the
gear indicator in the multifunction
display shows N.
Starting engine.Kill switch in run position A.
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 73)
with OE BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS: Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 73)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 74)
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with OE Automatic Stability
Control (ASC):Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 73)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 74)
ASC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 74)
Press starter button 1.
If ambient temperatures are
very low, you might find it
necessary to open the throttle
slightly when starting the engine.
At ambient temperatures below 0 °C, disengage the clutch after
switching on the ignition.
The start attempt is auto-
matically interrupted if bat-
tery voltage is too low. Recharge
the battery before you start the
engine, or use jump leads and a
donor battery to start.
The engine starts.
Consult the troubleshooting
chart below if the engine re-
fuses to start. ( 136)
Pre-ride checkThe instrument cluster runs a
test of the 'General' warning light
when the ignition is switched
on: this is the "Pre-Ride-Check"
The warning light shows first red
and then yellow, so that you can
check that it is in working order.
The test is aborted if you start
the engine before it completes. Phase 1
General warning light shows
red.
CHECK!
appears on the dis-
play.
Phase 2 General warning light shows
yellow.
CHECK!
appears on the dis-
play.
If the 'General' warning light does
not show:
Some malfunctions cannot
be indicated if the 'Gener-
al' warning light cannot be dis-
played.
Check that the 'General' warning
light comes on, and that it shows
red and yellow.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
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an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.ABS self-diagnosis
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BMW Motorrad ABS performs
self-diagnosis to ensure its op-
erability. Self-diagnosis is per-
formed automatically when you
switch on the ignition. The mo-
torcycle has to move forward at
a speed above 5 km/h for the
wheel sensors to be tested.
Phase 1Test of the diagnosis-compat-
ible system components with
the motorcycle at a standstill. ABS warning light flashes.
Possible national variant of
the ABS warning light.
Phase 2 Test of the wheel sensors as
the motorcycle pulls away from
rest. ABS warning light flashes.
Possible national variant of
the ABS warning light.
ABS self-diagnosis
completed The ABS warning light goes
out.
If an indicator showing an ABS
fault appears when ABS self-dia-
gnosis completes: You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind that neither the ABS
function nor the integral brak-
ing function is available.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
ASC self-diagnosis
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BMW Motorrad ASC performs
self-diagnosis to ensure its op- erability. Self-diagnosis is per-
formed automatically when you
switch on the ignition. The en-
gine must be running and the
motorcycle must reach a speed
of at least 5 km/h in order for
ASC self-diagnosis to complete.
Phase 1
Test of the diagnosis-compat-
ible system components with
the motorcycle at a standstill. ASC symbol flashes.
Phase 2 Test of the diagnosis-compat-
ible system components while
the motorcycle is on the move. ASC symbol flashes.
ASC self-diagnosis
completed The ASC warning light goes
out.
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