2008 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R brake

Residual braking function
activeGeneral warning light
lights up red.
ABS warning light
flashes four times per
second.
Without the assistance
of the ABS function, the
wheels could lock when the
brakes are applied hard. You
have to apply considerably
more force to the brake
levers to brake without
servo-assisted brakes. The
changed braking response
can cause accidents.
Avoid hard braking if possible.
Apply brakes in good time as
increased effort is required.
Only residual braking func-
tion is available in at least one
brake circuit.
You can continue to ride.
However, the ABS function and brake servo assistance
are not available.
Have the fault rectified as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer.
Brake fluid level in wheel
brake circuit too low General warning light
flashes red once per
second.
ABS warning light
flashes once per
second.
The ABS wheel brake
circuit is a closed sys-
tem whose fluid level cannot
be determined at the brake
fluid reservoirs.
Very badly worn brake pads
can also trigger the "Brake
fluid too low" warning. Checking brake-pad thick-
ness, front brakes ( 96)
Checking brake pad thick-
ness, rear brakes ( 96)
Worn brake pads can
lengthen stopping dis-
tances by a significant margin
and consequently cause acci-
dents.
Apply the brakes in good
time.
Worn brake pads can
damage the brake discs.
Think well ahead and brake
carefully; avoid severe brak-
ing.
Have worn brake pads re-
placed as soon as possible
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
If the brake pads are not
badly worn, the brake system
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will have to be checked for
malfunctions and leaks.Switch off the ignition and
pull the brake lever, then
release it and depress the
brake pedal.
Check the following:
Brake pressure perceptible
at brake lever and at brake
pedal.
Brakes acting on both
wheels.
No visible signs of brake
fluid leaking.
There is a defect in the
brake system and it
could result in brake fade.
Apply the brakes in good
time.
If these criteria are satis-
fied, you can continue rid-
ing. Bear in mind, however,
that a loss of brake fluid that
cannot be detected might be the cause of the warn-
ing.
Have the fault rectified as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer.
If the function and leak check
reveals a fault: There is a defect in the
brake system and it
could result in accidents.
Do not continue your jour-
ney.
Do not continue your jour-
ney.
Notify a specialist work-
shop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
ABS fault General warning light
flashes red four times
per second. ABS warning light
flashes four times per
second.
There are at least two faults
in the brake system. Only the
residual braking function is
available in at least one brake
circuit and the fluid level in
the brake system is too low.
See the fault descriptions
above.
335zStatus indicators

Operation
Ignition switch and steering
lock . .......................... 38
Electronic immobiliser (EWS) . . . 39
Hazard warning flashers . . . .... 40
Tripmaster .................... 41
On-board computer
OE
......... 43
Clock ......................... 46
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) ........................ 47
Grip heating
OE
................ 47
Clutch ........................ 48
Brakes ........................ 48
Lights ......................... 49
Headlight . .................... 50
Turn indicators . ............... 50
Seat . ......................... 51 Helmet holder . .
............... 53
Luggage loops . ............... 54
Mirrors . . . ..................... 54
Spring preload . ............... 55
Shock absorbers .............. 56
Electronic Suspension
Adjustment ESA
OE
............ 57
Tyres ......................... 58
437zOperation

Ignition switch and
steering lockKeysYou receive one master key
and one spare key. Please
consult the information on the
electronic immobiliser (EWS) if
a key is lost or mislaid ( 39).Ignition switch and steer-
ing lock, tank filler cap
lock and seat lock are all op-
erated with the same key. If
you wish you can arrange to
have the cases available as
optional accessories fitted
with locks that can be opened
with this key as well.
Switching on the ignitionTurn the key to position 1.
Side lights and all function
circuits switched on.
Engine can be started.
Pre-ride check is
performed. ( 65)
with OE BMW Motorrad Integ-
ral ABS: Turn the key to position 1.
Side lights and all function
circuits switched on.
Engine can be started.
Pre-ride check is
performed. ( 65) ABS self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 66)
Switching off the ignition
Brake servo assistance
is not available when the
ignition is off.
Do not switch off the ignition
when riding.
Turn the key to position 2.
Lights switched off.
Handlebars not locked.
Key can be removed.
Electrically powered ac-
cessories remain opera-
438zOperation

2Heating off.
3 50 % heat output (one
dot visible)
4 100 % heat output (three
dots visible)ClutchAdjusting the clutch
lever
If the position of the
clutch fluid reservoir is
changed, air can enter the
clutch system.
Do not twist the handlebar
fitting or the handlebars. Attempting to adjust the
clutch lever while riding
the motorcycle can lead to
accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust the
clutch lever unless the motor-
cycle is at a standstill.
Turn adjusting screw 1
clockwise.
The adjusting screw is
indexed and is easier
to turn if you push the clutch
lever forward.
Span between handlebar
grip and clutch lever in-
creases. Turn adjusting screw
1
counter-clockwise.
Span between handlebar
grip and clutch lever de-
creases.
BrakesAdjusting the handbrake
lever
Changing the position of
the brake-fluid reservoir
can allow air to penetrate the
brake system.
Do not twist the handlebar
fitting or the handlebars.
Attempting to adjust the
brake lever while riding
the motorcycle can lead to
accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust the
brake lever unless the motor-
cycle is at a standstill.
448zOperation

Turn adjusting screw1
clockwise.
The adjusting screw is
indexed and is easier
to turn if you push the hand-
brake lever forward.
Span between handlebar
grip and handbrake lever
increases.
Turn adjusting screw 1
counter-clockwise.
Span between handlebar
grip and handlebar lever de-
creases.
LightsSwitching on the side
lightsThe side lights switch on
automatically when the
ignition is switched on.
The side lights place a
strain on the battery. Do
not switch the ignition on for
longer than absolutely neces-
sary.Switching on the low-
beam headlightThe low-beam headlight
switches on automatically
when you start the engine.
When the engine is not
running you can switch
on the lights by switching on
the ignition and either switch-
ing on the high-beam head-
light or operating the head-
light flasher.
Switching on the high-
beam headlightPress the top part of
switch 1for the high-beam
headlight.
High-beam headlight
switched on.
Move switch 1for the
high-beam headlight to the
centre position.
High-beam headlight
switched off.
Press the bottom part of
switch 1for the high-beam
headlight.
449zOperation

Riding
Safety instructions............. 62
Checklist . . .................... 64
Starting . . . .................... 64
Pulling away with BMW Integral
ABS
OE
........................ 67
Running in .................... 67
Parking your motorcycle . . . .... 71
Refuelling . .................... 78
Brake system, general ......... 79
Brake system with BMW Integral
ABS
OE
........................ 79
561zRiding

components are not designed
to withstand. Damage caused
in this way is not covered by
the warranty.
Do not tamper with the
control unit of the electronic
engine-management
system.ChecklistUse the following checklist
to check important functions,
settings and wear limits be-
fore 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 refuel-
ling stop)
Brake-pad wear (every third
refuelling stop)
StartingSide standYou cannot start the motor-
cycle with the side stand ex-
tended and a gear engaged.
The engine will switch itself
off if you start it with the gear-
box in neutral and then en-
gage 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 engaged. Switch on the
ignition before you pull the clutch. When the gearbox is
in neutral, the green neutral
telltale light is on and the gear
indicator in the multifunction
display shows 0.
Starting the engineKill switch
1in run posi-
tion A.
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is
performed. ( 65)
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