2008 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R brake light

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-
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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.
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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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with OE BMW Motorrad Integ-
ral ABS:If you switch on the ig-
nition while the brakes
are applied, then start the
engine and ride off immedi-
ately, the BMW Integral ABS
remains in residual braking
function mode. Self-diagnosis
is performed as soon as the
brake levers are in their fully
released positions for the first
time. Until this completes the
ABS function is not available;
the same applies to power
assistance for the brakes.
When you start the engine,
wait for the ABS to complete
its self-diagnosis.
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is
performed. ( 65)
ABS self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 66) Press starter button
1.
If ambient temperatures
are very low, you might
find it necessary to open the
throttle slightly when starting
the engine. At ambient tem-
peratures below 0 °C, disen-
gage the clutch after switch-
ing on the ignition.
The start attempt is
automatically interrupted
if battery voltage is too low.
Recharge the battery before
you start the engine, or use
jump leads and a donor
battery to start. The engine starts.
Consult the troubleshooting
chart below if the engine
refuses to start. ( 132)
Pre-ride checkThe instrument cluster runs
a test of the 'General' warn-
ing light when the ignition
is switched on. The warn-
ing light shows first yellow
and then red, so that you can
check that it is in working or-
der. This pre-ride check is in-
dicated by the word
CHECK!
In the display. The test is
aborted if you start the engine
before it completes.
Phase 1
General warning light
lights up yellow.CHECK!
indicator appears
on the display.
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Phase 2General warning light
lights up red.CHECK!
indicator appears
on the display.
If the 'General' warning light is
not displayed:
Some malfunctions can-
not be indicated if the
'General' warning light cannot
be displayed.
Check that the 'General'
warning light comes on, and
that it lights up yellow and
then red.
Have the fault rectified as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer.
ABS warning lights
OE
There are two country-
dependent versions of the
ABS warning light:
Country-dependent ver-
sion 1.
Country-dependent ver-
sion 2.
The description below is
based on country-dependent
version 1.ABS self-diagnosis
OE
BMW Integral ABS performs
self-diagnosis and a
pull-away test to ensure its
operability. Self-diagnosis
is performed automatically
when you switch on the
ignition. Self-diagnosis is
not performed unless both
brake levers are in their fully
released positions. Phase 1
Self-diagnosis is in progress.
General warning light
lights up red.
ABS warning light
flashes four times per
second.
Phase 2
Self-diagnosis is complete.
ABS warning light
flashes once per
second.
If self-diagnosis did not com-
plete:
Release the brake levers as
soon as possible.
If an error message appears
when self-diagnosis com-
pletes: See the section entitled
"Status indicators" for in-
formation on how to inter-
pret these messages.
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The ABS warning light
does not go out until the
pull-away test completes.
Pulling away with
BMW Integral ABS
OE
Starting on gradientsSelect a gear.
Release the clutch lever and
both brake levers.
Switch on the ignition.
Wait for ABS self-diagnosis
to complete.
Apply the brakes and disen-
gage the clutch.
Start the engine.ABS warning lightsThere are two country-
dependent versions of the
ABS warning light:
Country-dependent ver-
sion 1. Country-dependent ver-
sion 2.
The description below is
based on country-dependent
version 1.
ABS pull-away testWhen you pull away, the
BMW Integral ABS checks the
ABS sensors. ABS warning light
flashes once per
second.
The ABS warning light goes
out when the pull-away test
completes.
If an error message appears
when the pull-away test com-
pletes: See the section entitled
"Status indicators" for in-
formation on how to inter-
pret these messages.
Running inThe first 1000 kmWhile running in the mo-
torcycle, vary the throttle
opening and engine-speed
range frequently.
Try to do most of your rid-
ing during this initial period
on twisting, fairly hilly roads,
avoiding high-speed main
roads and highways if pos-
sible.
Exceeding the specified
engine speeds while run-
ning in will lead to increased
engine wear.
Keep to the specified engine
speeds for running in.
Do not exceed the rpm lim-
its recommended for run-
ning in.
Running-in speeds
7000 min
-1
No full-load acceleration.
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Force the brake pads
slightly apart by rocking
brake calipers4back
and forth Aagainst 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 cal-
ipers back and out until
clear of the brake discs.
with OE BMW Motorrad Integ-
ral ABS: When removing the left
brake caliper, take care not to damage the ABS sensor
cable.
Raise the front of the mo-
torcycle until the front wheel
can rotate freely. It is advis-
able to use the BMW Motor-
rad front wheel stand to lift
the motorcycle.
Fitting the front wheel stand
( 110)
Remove right-hand axle
clamping screw
6.
Remove quick-release
axle 7, holding the wheel as
you do so. BMW Motorrad provides
an adapter for removing
the quick-release axle. This
adapter can be combined
with a commercially available
w/f 22 open-end or ring span-
ner. The BMW special tool
number is 36 3 691 and the
adapter is available from your
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
7103zMaintenance

Lift the motorcycle upright,
simultaneously pressing the
lever down until the stand
supports the motorcycle in
the upright position.Press the lever down to the
ground.
BulbsGeneral instructionsThe failure of a bulb is sig-
nalled in the display by the
defective lamp symbol. If the
brake or rear light fails, the
general warning light also
lights up yellow. If the rear
light fails the second filament
of the brake light shines at re-
duced brightness to double
as a rear light. Even though
you have this substitute rearlight, the indicators in the dis-
play tell you that a bulb defect
has occurred.
A defective bulb places
your safety at risk be-
cause it is easier for other
users to oversee you and
your motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always
carry a complete set of spare
bulbs if possible.
The bulb is pressurised
and can cause injury if
damaged.
Wear protective goggles
and gloves when changing
bulbs.
The types of bulb fitted
to your motorcycle are
listed in the section entitled
"Technical data".
7113zMaintenance