2007 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 S wheel

1 Extending tool holderAdapters to accommodate all
tools
Removing and installing spark
plugs
2 1/4" bits 5x Torx, for example for remov-
ing and installing rear wheel
2x cross-head bits
1x plain screwdriver bit
3 3/8" adapter for socket-
head screws, w/f 22 Removing and installing front
axle 4 Electric torch
LED bulb
5 Socket 3x open-ended spanner, for
example for connecting and
disconnecting leads to battery
terminals
6 Adapter Adapter for 1/4" bits
9x12 mm and 3/8" swivel ad-
apters
Engine oilChecking engine oil level
The engine can seize if the
oil level is low, and this can
lead to accidents.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Oil can collect in the sump
if the motorcycle is out of
use for an extended period of
time; this oil has to be pumped into the oil tank before the level
is read. The engine oil must be
at operating temperature to do
this. Checking the oil level with
the engine cold or after no more
than a short ride will lead to mis-
interpretation; this in turn, means
that the engine will be operated
with the incorrect quantity of oil.
In order to ensure that the en-
gine oil level is read correctly,
check the oil level only after a
lengthy trip.
Make sure the engine is at op-
erating temperature and hold
the motorcycle upright.
with OA Centre stand:
Check that the engine is at op-
erating temperature, make sure
the ground is level and firm
and place the motorcycle on its
centre stand.
Allow the engine to idle for one
minute.
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Brake padsChecking front brake pad
thickness
Brake pads worn past
the minimum permissible
brake-pad thickness can cause
a reduction in braking efficiency
and under certain circumstances
they can cause damage to the
brake system.
In order to ensure the dependab-
ility of the brake system, do not
permit the brake pads to wear
past the minimum permissible
brake-pad thickness.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand. Visually inspect the left and
right brake pads to ascertain
their thickness. Viewing direc-
tion: Between wheel and front
fork toward the brake caliper.
Brake-pad wear limit,
front
min 1 mm (Friction pad only,
without backing plate)
The wear indicators
(grooves) must be clearly
visible.
If the wear indicating mark is no
longer clearly visible: Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
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Measure the tyre tread depth
in the main tread grooves with
wear marks.Tyres have wear indicators
integrated into the main
tread grooves. The tyre is worn
out when the tyre tread has worn
down to the level of the marks.
The locations of the marks are
indicated on the edge of the tyre,
e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or by
an arrow.
If the tyre tread is worn to minim-
um:
Replace tyre or tyres, as applic-
able.RimsVisual inspectionMake sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Visually inspect the rims for
defects. Have damaged rims checked
and, if necessary, replaced by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
WheelsRecommended tyresFor each size of tyre BMW Mo-
torrad tests and classifies as
roadworthy certain makes. BMW
Motorrad cannot assess the suit-
ability or provide any guarantee
of road safety for other tyres.
BMW Motorrad recommends
using only tyres tested by BMW
Motorrad.
You can obtain detailed informa-
tion from your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer or on the Inter-
net at www.bmw-motorrad.com.
RDC label
OE
Incorrect tyre-removal pro-
cedures can result in dam-
age to the RDC sensors.
Be sure to notify the authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer or spe-
cialist workshop that the wheel is
fitted with an RDC sensor.
If the motorcycle is equipped
with RDC, each wheel rim bears
an adhesive label indicating the
position of the RDC sensor.
When changing the tyre, take
care not to damage the RDC
sensor. Be sure to draw the
attention of the authorised BMW
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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
( 114)
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.
Pull the front mudguard for-
ward to remove. 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.
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Force the brake pads slightly
apart by rocking brake
calipers4back and forth A
against brake discs 5.
Mask off the parts of the wheel
rim that could be scratched in
the process of removing the
brake calipers.
Carefully pull the brake calipers
back and out until clear of the
brake discs.
When removing the left brake
caliper, take care not to dam-
age the ABS sensor cable.
Raise front of motorcycle until
the front wheel can turn freely.
BMW Motorrad recommends the BMW Motorrad front-wheel
stand for lifting the motorcycle.
Install the front-wheel stand
( 113)
The left axle clamping
screw locates the threaded
bush in the front suspension.
If the threaded bush is not
correctly aligned the gap
between the ABS sensor ring
and the ABS sensor will not be
correct and this can cause the
ABS to malfunction or allow the
ABS sensor to be damaged.
In order to ensure that the
threaded bush remains correctly aligned, do not slacken or
remove the left axle camping
screw.
Remove right-hand axle clamp-
ing screw 6.
Remove quick-release axle 7,
holding the wheel as you do
so.
Lower the front wheel to the
ground between the front forks.
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
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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.
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. 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.
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.
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Carefully route the ABS sensor
cable. Make sure that the ABS
sensor cable is clipped into
holders8.
Install securing screws 3on
left and right and tighten to
specified tightening torque.
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.
Install the front mudguard and
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
( 114) with OA Centre stand:
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
Remove screw 1from silencer
cover 2.
Pull the cover to the rear to
remove.
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Remove clamp3from the si-
lencer.
Do not remove the sealing
grease from the clamp. Remove screw
4for the brack-
et of the silencer from the rear
footrest.
Turn the silencer out.
Engage first gear. Place a support underneath
the rear wheel and remove
studs
5.
If you are using the BMW Mo-
torrad rear-wheel stand: re-
move the retaining disc.
Lower the rear wheel to the
ground.
Roll the rear wheel out toward
the rear.
If you are using the BMW Mo-
torrad rear-wheel stand: rein-
stall the retaining disc.
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