2007 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R light

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.
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.
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.
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.
8127zMaintenance

Installing battery-
compartment coverInstall battery compartment
cover2.
Install screws 1.Removing batteryRemove the battery-compart-
ment cover ( 128) Disconnection in the wrong
sequence increases the risk
of short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Disconnect negative battery
lead 1first.
Then disconnect positive bat-
tery lead 2. Remove screws
3and pull the
retainer to the rear.
Lift the battery up and out;
work it slightly back and forth
if it is difficult to remove.
Install the batterySwitch off the ignition.
Place the battery in the battery
compartment, positive termin-
al on the right in the forward
direction of travel.
8129zMaintenance

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
9132zCare

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 2.91:1Running 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
10142zTechnical data

Lighting
Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulb for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 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 R10W / 12 V / 10 Wwith OE White turn indicators: RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear R10W / 12 V / 10 W with OE White turn indicators: RY10W / 12 V / 10 WFrameFrame type Light alloy weldment with bolt-on tubular steel
rear frame
Type plate location Frame cross-tube, rear
VIN location Frame side section, front right
10147zTechnical 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

D
DampingAdjusting, 11, 61
E
Electrics Technical data, 146
Emergency off switch (kill switch), 17, 57
Engine Technical data, 139
Warning for engine
electronics, 26
Engine oil Checking level, 13, 99
Draining, 101
Topping up, 15, 100
Warning for engine oil level, 31
Warning for engine oil
pressure, 27
Equipment, 7
ESA, 16, 62
EWS, 45 Warning, 26 F
Frame
Technical data, 147
Front-wheel stand, 115
Fuel Quantity reading, 22
Refuelling, 13, 79
Technical data, 140
Warning for fuel down to
reserve, 26
Fuses, 146
G
Gear indicator, 22
Grip heating, 17, 57
H
Handlebar fittings General view, left side, 16
General view, right side, 17
Hazard warning flashers, 16, 17 Switching off, 56
Switching on, 56 Headlight
Adjustment for driving on left/
driving on right, 65
Beam throw, 66
High-beam headlight, 19
Low-beam headlight, 19
Side light, 19
Helmet holder, 15, 67
High-beam headlight, 16
Horn, 16
I
Ignition Switching off, 44
Switching on, 44
Immobiliser, 45 Warning, 26
Instrument cluster Overview, 18
Sensor for instrument-cluster
lighting, 18
J
Jump starting, 125
12162zIndex

K
Keys, 44
L
Laying up, 134
LightsHeadlight flasher, 16, 54
High-beam headlight, 54
Low-beam headlight, 54
Parking light, 55
Side light, 54
Luggage Correct loading, 91
Luggage loops, 68
M
Maintenance General instructions, 98
Mirrors Adjusting, 60
Motorcycle General view, left side, 11
General view, right side, 13
Laying up, 134
Restoring to use, 134 Multifunction display, 18
Overview, 22
O
Odometer and tripmeters Resetting, 48
Selecting readings, 47
On-board computer Ambient temperature, 50
Average consumption, 51
Average speed, 51
Oil level, 53
Range, 52
Selecting readings, 50
Warning, 29
P
Power socket, 11
Pre-ride check, 73
R
Rear-wheel drive Technical data, 142
Rear-wheel stand, 116
Refuelling, 79 Reserve
Warning, 26
Residual range, 49
Restoring to use, 134
Rev. counter, 18
Rims Test, 107
Running gear Technical data, 142
Running in, 75
S
Seat Installation, 67
Lock, 11
Removal, 66
Service, 152 Status indicators on the
display, 22
Service Card, 152
Side stand For starting, 72
Spark plugs, 146
Speedometer, 18
12163zIndex