2007 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 S engine

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BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 S 2007  Riders Manual (in English) Adjusting suspension
dampingSwitch on the ignition.You can adjust the damp-
ing characteristic while the
motorcycle is on the move.
Press button 1.
The current setting is
displayed.
Press button 1once

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BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 S 2007  Riders Manual (in English) Safety instructionsRiders equipmentDo not ride without the correct
clothing. Always wear:Helmet
Motorcycling jacket and
trousers
Gloves
Boots
This applies even to short jour-
neys, and to every seaso

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BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 S 2007  Riders Manual (in English) Catalytic converterIf misfiring causes unburned fuel
to enter the catalytic converter,
there is a danger of overheating
and damage.
For this reason, observe the fol-
lowing points:Do not run the fuel

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BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 S 2007  Riders Manual (in English) 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 set

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BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 S 2007  Riders Manual (in English) ASC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 72)
Press starter button1.
If ambient temperatures are
very low, you might find it
necessary to open the throttle
slightly when starting the engine.
At ambient tem

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BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 S 2007  Riders Manual (in English) You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind that the ASC function
is not available.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.Ru

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BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 S 2007  Riders Manual (in English) BrakesHow can stopping
distance be minimised?Each time the brakes are applied,
a load distribution shift takes
place with the load shifting for-
ward from the rear to the front
wheel. The sharper the

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BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 S 2007  Riders Manual (in English) Oil or grease on brakes
Oil and grease on the brake
discs and pads considerably
diminish braking efficiency.
Especially after repair and main-
tenance work, make sure that the
brake discs and brake pa