2008 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R wheel

Paint careWashing the motorcycle
regularly will help counteract
the long-term effects of
substances that damage
the paint, especially if your
motorcycle is ridden in areas
with high air pollution or
natural sources of dirt, for
example tree resin or pollen.
Remove particularly
aggressive substances
immediately, however, as
otherwise the paint can
be affected or become
discoloured. Substances
of this nature include spilt
fuel, oil, grease, brake fluid
and bird droppings. We
recommend BMW vehicle
polish or BMW paint cleaner
for this purpose.
Marks on the paintwork are
particularly easy to see after
the motorcycle has been
washed. Remove stains ofthis kind immediately, using
cleaning-grade benzene or
petroleum spirit on a clean
cloth or ball of cotton wool.
We recommend that specks
of tar be removed with BMW
tar remover. Remember to
wax the parts treated in this
way.
Protective wax coat-
ingFor the protective wax coating
of paint, we recommend that
you use only BMW vehicle
wax or agents that contain
carnauba wax or synthetic
waxes.
It is time to rewax the paint-
work when water "puddles"
on the surface, instead of
forming beads.
Laying up the motor-
cycleClean the motorcycle.
Remove the battery.
Spray the brake and clutch
lever pivots and the main
and side stand pivots with a
suitable lubricant.
Coat bright metal and
chrome-plated parts with
an acid-free grease (e.g.
Vaseline).
Stand the motorcycle in a
dry room in such a way that
there is no load on either
wheel.
Before laying the vehicle
up out of use, have the
engine oil and the oil filter ele-
ment changed by a special-
ist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. Combine work for lay-
ing up/restoring to use with a
BMW service or inspection.
8128zCare

Technical data
Troubleshooting chart........ 132
Threaded fasteners . . . ........ 133
Engine ....................... 134
Riding specifications . ........ 136
Clutch ....................... 136
Transmission . . . .............. 136
Final drive . ................... 137
Running gear . . . .............. 137
Brakes ....................... 138
Wheels and tyres ............. 138
Electrics . . ................... 139
Frame ....................... 141
Dimensions .................. 141
Weights . . . ................... 142
9131zTechnical data

Threaded fastenersActivityType of threaded connection Tightening
torquesFront wheel
Front brake caliper, wheel carrier
installedM8 x 32 -10.9
30 Nm (Left)
M8 x 32 -10.9 30 Nm (Right)
Clamping screw for quick-release
axle in wheel carrier M8 x 30
19 Nm
Quick-release axle in threaded
bush M24 x 1.5
50 Nm
Rear wheel
Rear wheel to wheel flange M10 x 1.25 (length 40 mm) 60 Nm
Silencer to rear footrest, right M8 x 30 28 Nm
Silencer to manifold M8 - 10.9 self-locking, Optimoly TA 35 Nm
9133zTechnical data

Final driveRear wheel drive, typeShaft drive with bevel gears
Final drive gear ratio 2.91 : 1Running gearFront suspension, typeDouble leading link
Front suspension, total suspension travel 115 mm, Static 125 mm, Dynamic
Rear suspension, type Single-tube gas-pressure shock absorber
Rear suspension, total suspension travel 135 mm, At wheel
9137zTechnical data

BrakesFront brake, typeHydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-
piston fixed calipers and floating brake discs
Front brake pads, material Sintered metal
Rear brake, type Hydraulically operated disc brake with
2-piston floating caliper and fixed disc
Rear brake pads, material Organic materialWheels and tyresFront wheel, typeCast aluminium, MT H2
Front wheel, rim size 3.50" x 17"
Front wheel, tyre designation 120/70 ZR17
Rear wheel, type Cast aluminium, MT H2
Rear wheel, rim size 5.50" x 17"
with OE Sports wheel: 6.00" x 17"
Rear wheel, tyre designation 180/55 ZR17
with OE Sports wheel: 190/50 ZR17
Tyre pressures
Front wheel, tyre pressure 2.5 bar, When cold
Rear wheel, tyre pressure 2.9 bar, When cold
9138zTechnical data

Confirmation of maintenance workBMW Pre-delivery
CheckCarried out in accord-
ance with manufacturer's
instructions
Date, stamp, signature
BMW Running-in
CheckCarried out in accord-
ance with manufacturer's
instructions
Odometer reading
Brake fluid, newWithout BMW Integ-
ral ABS
With BMW Integral
ABSWheel circuit
Control circuit
Date, stamp, signature
10147zService

BMW Service
BMW Annual In-
spection
BMW Service
BMW Inspection
Carried out in accord-
ance with manufacturer's
instructions
Odometer reading
Brake fluid, new Without BMW Integ-
ral ABS
With BMW Integral
ABS
Wheel circuit
Control circuit
Date, stamp, signature
BMW Service
BMW Annual In-
spection
BMW Service
BMW Inspection
Carried out in accord-
ance with manufacturer's
instructions
Odometer reading
Brake fluid, new Without BMW Integ-
ral ABS
With BMW Integral
ABS
Wheel circuit
Control circuit
Date, stamp, signature
BMW Service
BMW Annual In-
spection
BMW Service
BMW Inspection
Carried out in accord-
ance with manufacturer's
instructions
Odometer reading
Brake fluid, new Without BMW Integ-
ral ABS
With BMW Integral
ABS
Wheel circuit
Control circuit
Date, stamp, signature
10148zService

BMW Service
BMW Annual In-
spection
BMW Service
BMW Inspection
Carried out in accord-
ance with manufacturer's
instructions
Odometer reading
Brake fluid, new Without BMW Integ-
ral ABS
With BMW Integral
ABS
Wheel circuit
Control circuit
Date, stamp, signature
BMW Service
BMW Annual In-
spection
BMW Service
BMW Inspection
Carried out in accord-
ance with manufacturer's
instructions
Odometer reading
Brake fluid, new Without BMW Integ-
ral ABS
With BMW Integral
ABS
Wheel circuit
Control circuit
Date, stamp, signature
BMW Service
BMW Annual In-
spection
BMW Service
BMW Inspection
Carried out in accord-
ance with manufacturer's
instructions
Odometer reading
Brake fluid, new Without BMW Integ-
ral ABS
With BMW Integral
ABS
Wheel circuit
Control circuit
Date, stamp, signature
10149zService