2008 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R Rider's Manual (in English)

Luggage
Correct loading
Overloading and
imbalanced loads
can adversely affect the
motorcycle's handling.
Do not exceed the permiss-
ible gross weight and be sure
to comply with the instruc-
tions on loading.
Set spring preload, damping
characteristic and tyre pres-
sures to suit total weight.
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
bottom and toward the in-
board side.
Max. load in each case (left
and right): 8 kg. Max. load in tank rucksack
5 kg.
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Case
OA
Opening casesTurn the lock barrel in the
OPENdirection.
Pull the grey release lever
up. Lock straps
1open.
Pull the grey release lever
up again.
Pull case lid 2out of the re-
tainer.
Case fully opened.
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.
Adjusting case volumeClose the case lid.
Turn the lock strap
buckles
1of the lock straps
out.
Pull the lock straps up and
out.
This expands the case to
maximum volume.
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Close the lock straps.
Press the lock straps
against the case body.
The case volume adapts to
the contents.
Removing the caseTurn the lock barrel in the
RELEASEdirection.
Pull the black release lever
up. Pull the case out of the up-
per mounting.
Lift the case out of the
lower mounting.
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Installing casesTurn the lock barrel in the
RELEASEdirection.
Hook the case into bottom
holder 2. Pull the black release lever
up.
Press the case into top
holder
3.
Press the black release
lever down.
The case is locked into
place.
Lock the case.
Check for secure locking.
Secure attachmentIf a case wobbles or is diffi-
cult to fit, it has to be adap-
ted to the gap between the
upper and lower mounting.
To achieve this, the height of the lower bracket on the case
can be changed.
Adapting casesOpen the case.
Remove screws
1.
Set the height of the holder.
Tighten screws 1.
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Maintenance
Maintenance - general
instructions................... 92
Toolkit ........................ 92
Overview, toolkit .............. 92
Contents, supplementary
kit
OA
.......................... 92
Overview, supplementary kit . . . 92
Engine oil . .................... 93
Brake system, general ......... 95
Brake pads .................... 96
Brake fluid .................... 97
Clutch ....................... 100
Tyres ........................ 101
Rims . ........................ 101
Wheels . . . ................... 102
Front-wheel stand ............ 110 Rear wheel stand
............. 112
Bulbs ........................ 113
Jump starting . . .............. 118
Battery . . . .................... 120
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Maintenance - general
instructionsThe 'Maintenance' chapter
describes work involving the
replacement of wear parts
that can be performed with
minimum effort.
If special tightening torques
are to be taken into account
for assembly, these are also
listed.
Threaded fasteners for which
a suitable tool is included in
the toolkit are marked ac-
cordingly.
If you are interested in inform-
ation on more extensive work,
we recommend the repair
manual on CD-ROM which
applies to your particular mo-
torcycle. You can obtain a
copy from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
ToolkitPosition on the motor-
cycleThe toolkit supplied with the
motorcycle is underneath the
seat.Overview, toolkit1Screwdriver with revers-
ible blade
2 Torx wrench, T25
3 Screwdriver, small
Contents, supplement-
ary kit
OA
The supplementary kit is
available as an optional ac-
cessory. Please consult your
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Overview, supple-
mentary kit1 Screwdriver blade
2 Socket wrench, w/f 17
3 Spark plug socket span-
ner
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4Open-ended spanner,
w/f 17
5 TORX wrenches, T40,
T45, T50Engine oilChecking the 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 oper-
ating temperature to do this.
Checking the oil level with the
engine cold or after no more
than a short ride will lead to
misinterpretation; 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.
The oil level varies with
the temperature of the
oil. The higher the temperat-
ure the higher the oil level in
the oil tank. Check the engine
oil level immediately after a
lengthy journey.
Make sure the engine is at
operating temperature and
hold the motorcycle upright.
with OA Centre stand:
Check that the engine is
at operating 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.
Switch off the ignition.
Check the oil level in oil-
level indicator
1.
Engine oil, specified level
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Between MIN and MAX
marks
If the oil level is below the
MIN mark: Top up the engine oil.
If the oil level is above the
MAX mark: Drain off the engine oil.Topping up the engine oilMake sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Removing the seat ( 51) Damage to the engine
can result if it is oper-
ated without enough oil, but
the same also applies if the oil
level is too high.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Wipe the area around the
filler neck clean.
Unscrew cap of engine oil
filler neck 1.
Top up the engine oil to the
specified level.
Draining engine oilRemoving the seat ( 51)
Squeeze the retainer of
transparent tube 2together
on left and right and pull the
tube up and out of the oil
tank.
Pull the transparent tube
down out of the frame and
drain the engine oil into a
suitable container until the
level is to specification.
Insert the transparent tube
into the oil tank and engage
the retainer.
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