2007 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 S tow

the on-board power supply sys-
tem is minimised, the supply to
the power socket is cut off ap-
proximately 15 minutes after the
ignition is switched off, and it is
also temporarily interrupted dur-
ing the start procedure.Cable routingThe cables from the power sock-
et to the auxiliary device must be
routed in such a way that they:Do not impede the rider
Do not restrict or obstruct the
steering angle and handling
characteristics
Cannot be trapped
Incorrectly routed cables
can impede the rider.
Route the cables as described
above.
LuggageCorrect loading
Overloading and imbal-
anced loads can adversely
affect the motorcycle's handling.
Do not exceed the permissible
gross weight and be sure to
comply with the instructions on
loading.
Set spring preload, damping
characteristic and tyre pres-
sures to suit total weight.
Adjust the spring preload for
rear wheel ( 58)
Check the tyre pressure
( 62)
Adjust the damping for rear
wheel ( 59)
Ensure that the case volumes
on the left and right are equal.
Make sure that the weight is
uniformly distributed between
right and left. Pack heavy items at the bot-
tom and toward the inboard
side.
Note the maximum permissible
payload of the cases and the
speed limit for riding with cases
on the motorcycle.
Payload of cases
with OA Case: ≤8kg
Maximum permissible
speed for riding with
cases fitted to the motorcycle
with OA Case:
≤180 km/h
Note the maximum permissible
payload of the tank rucksack
and the speed limit for riding
with a tank rucksack on the
motorcycle.
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Pull the black release lever
(RELEASE) up.
Press the case into top hold-
er3.
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 top and bottom
holders. The bottom bracket on the case can be moved up or
down for this purpose.
Adapting caseOpen the case.
Remove screws
1.
Adjust the height of the holder.
Tighten screws 1.
Breakdown assistance
kit
OA
UseThe stowage space for the
breakdown assistance kit is under
the left side panel.
See the description enclosed
with the breakdown assistance
kit for instructions detailing the
procedure and for safety informa-
tion.Removing breakdown
assistance kitMake sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Remove the seat ( 63)
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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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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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