2007 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R ECU

Always keep the spare key sep-
arately from the ignition key.Replacement and extra
keysYou can obtain replacement/extra
keys only through an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys
are part of an integrated secur-
ity system, so the dealer is un-
der an obligation to check the
legitimacy of all applications for
replacement/extra keys. If you
want to have a lost key barred,
you have to bring with you all
the other keys that belong to
the motorcycle. A key that has
been barred can subsequently be
cleared and reactivated for use.ClockSetting clock
Attempting to set the clock
while riding the motorcycle
can lead to accidents. Set the clock only when the mo-
torcycle is stationary.
Switch on the ignition.
Repeatedly press button 1until
the odometer reading appears
on the display. Alternatively, repeatedly press
button
2until the total distance
covered reading appears on
the display.
446zOperation

Installing seat
If too much pressure is ap-
plied in the forward direc-
tion, there is a danger that the
motorcycle will be pushed off its
stand.
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and firmly
supported.
Push the seat forward into
holders 1. Push down firmly on the seat,
applying pressure to the point
above the latch.
The seat engages with an aud-
ible click.
Helmet holderSecuring helmet to
motorcycleRemove the seat ( 66)
Use the wire rope available as
an optional accessory to secure
the helmet to helmet holder
1.
The helmet catch can
scratch the panelling.
Make sure the lock is out of the
467zOperation

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)
572zRiding

Payload of tankbag
max 5 kg
Note the maximum permissible
payload of the luggage carrier.
Payload of luggage carri-
er
max 5 kg
Case
OA
Release leversEach case has two levers, one on
each side of the lock.
The grey lever marked OPEN is
for opening and closing the case.
The black lever marked
RELEASE is for removing and
attaching the case.
Opening casesTurn the lock barrel in the
OPEN direction.
Pull the grey release lever
(OPEN) up.
Lock straps 1open. Pull the grey release lever
(OPEN) up again.
Pull case lid
2out of the retain-
er.
Closing casesPress catches 1of the case lid
into retainers 2.
The catches engage with an
audible click.
Press catches 3on the lock
straps into retainers 2.
The catches engage with an
audible click.
Check that the catches are
locked securely into place.
792zAccessories

Pull the case out of the top
holder.
Lift the case out of the bottom
holder.
Installing caseTurn the lock barrel in the RE-
LEASE direction.
Hook the case into bottom
holder2. Pull the black release lever
(RELEASE) up.
Press the case into top hold-
er
3.
Push the black release lever
(RELEASE) down.
The case is locked into place.
Lock the case.
Check that it is correctly en-
gaged.
Secure attachmentIf a case wobbles or is difficult
to fit, it has to be adapted to
the gap between the upper and
lower mounting. The bottom
bracket on the case can be
794zAccessories

Motorrad dealer or specialist
workshop to the fact that the
wheel is fitted with an RDC
sensor.Remove the front wheelPlace the motorcycle on an
auxiliary stand; BMW Motorrad
recommends the BMW Motor-
rad rear-wheel stand.
Install the rear-wheel stand
( 117)
with OA Centre stand:
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand. Remove screws
1on left and
right.
Remove covers 2on left and
right. Once the calipers have
been removed, there is
a risk of the brake pads being
pressed together to the extent
that they cannot be slipped back
over the brake disc on reas-
sembly.
Do not operate the handbrake
lever when the brake calipers
have been removed.
Remove securing screws 3of
the brake calipers on left and
right.
8108zMaintenance

with OE BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS:Take care not to dam-
age the ABS sensor when
rolling out the front wheel.
Note the ABS sensor when
rolling out the front wheel.
Roll the front wheel forward to
remove.Installing front wheel
ABS malfunctions on ac-
count of incorrect speed
signal.
Segmentation differs between in-
dividual types of sensor ring; it is
very important to ensure that the
correct sensor ring is installed.
Install only the sensor ring that
matches the motorcycle's con-
struction status.
Threaded fasteners not
tightened to the specified
torque can work loose or their
threads can suffer damage. Always have the security of the
fasteners checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
The front wheel must be
installed right way round to
rotate in the correct direction.
Note the direction-of-rotation ar-
rows on the tyre or the wheel
rim.
Roll the front wheel into posi-
tion between the front forks.
with OE BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS:
There is a risk of damaging
parts of the front brake,
particularly the BMW Motorrad
Integral ABS, in the course of the
procedure described below.
Take care not to damage the
brake system, in particular the
ABS sensor with cable and the
ABS sensor ring. Roll the front wheel into posi-
tion between the front forks.
Raise the front wheel, insert
quick-release axle
7and tight-
en to specified torque.
Quick-release axle in
threaded bush
50 Nm
Tighten right axle clamping
screw 6to the specified tight-
ening torque.
8110zMaintenance

Clamping screw for
quick-release axle in
wheel carrier
19 Nm
Remove the front-wheel stand.
Ease the brake calipers on to
the brake discs.
with OE BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS:
The cable of the ABS
sensor could chafe through
if it comes into contact with the
brake disc.
Make sure that the ABS sensor
cable is routed correctly. Carefully route the ABS cable.
Make sure that the ABS
sensor cable is clipped into
holders
8.
Install securing screws 3.
Front brake caliper to
wheel carrier
30 Nm
Remove the adhesive tape
from the wheel rim.
Firmly pull the handbrake lever
until the pressure point is per-
ceptible, and repeat this opera-
tion several times. Position covers
2on left and
right.
Install screws 1on left and
right.
Remove the rear wheel stand,
if installed beforehand.
Removing rear wheelPlace the motorcycle on an
auxiliary stand; BMW Motorrad
recommends the BMW Motor-
rad rear-wheel stand.
Install the rear-wheel stand
( 117)
8111zMaintenance