2008 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R ECU

tional for a limited period
of time.
The battery can be
recharged via the on-board
socket.Locking the handlebars
If the motorcycle is on
the side stand, the sur-
face of the ground will de-
termine whether it is better to
turn the handlebars to the left
or right. However, the motor-
cycle is more stable on a level
surface with the handlebars
turned to the left than with the handlebars turned to the
right.
On level ground, always turn
the handlebars to the left to
set the steering lock.
Turn the handlebars to the
full left or right lock position.
Turn the key to position 3,
while moving the handle-
bars slightly.
Ignition, lights and all func-
tion circuits switched off.
Handlebars locked.
Key can be removed.
Electronic immobiliser
(EWS)Protection against theftThe electronic immobiliser
helps protect your BMW mo-
torcycle from theft, and this
enhanced security is at your
disposal without any need for
you to set parameters or ac-
tivate additional systems. The engine of a motorcycle fitted
with this electronic immobil-
iser can be started only with
the keys that belong to the
vehicle. You can also have
your authorised BMW Mo-
torrad dealer bar individual
keys, for example if a partic-
ular key goes missing. The
engine cannot be started with
a key that has been barred.
In-key electronicsAn electronic component is
integrated into each of your
keys. The motorcycle's elec-
tronics exchange certain con-
tinuously changing signals
with the electronics in the
key; these signals are spe-
cific to your motorcycle and
they are transmitted via the
ring aerial in the ignition lock.
The ignition is not enabled for
starting until the key has been
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recognised as "authorised" for
your motorcycle.A spare key attached
to the same ring as the
ignition key used to start the
engine could "irritate" the
electronics, in which case the
enabling signal for starting is
not issued. The
EWS
warning
appears in the multifunction
display.
Always keep the spare key
separately from the ignition
key.
Replacement keys and
extra keysYou can obtain replace-
ment/extra keys only through
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. The keys are part
of an integrated security
system, so the dealer is under
an obligation to check the
legitimacy of all applications
for replacement/extra keys. If you want to have a lost key
barred, you have to bring with
you all the other keys that
belong to the motorcycle. A
key that has been barred can
subsequently be cleared and
reactivated for use.
Hazard warning flash-
ersSwitching on the hazard
warning flashersSwitch on the ignition.
Simultaneously press but-
ton
1for left turn indicators and button
2for right turn
indicators.
The hazard warning
flashers place a strain
on the battery. Do not use
the hazard warning flashers
for longer than absolutely
necessary.
If you press a turn-
indicator button with
the ignition switched on,
the turn-indicator function
is activated instead of the
hazard warning flashers,
and remains active until
you release the button. The
hazard warning flashers
recommence flashing as soon
as the button is released.
Hazard warning flashers in
operation.
Left/right turn indicator tell-
tale lights flash.
Switch off the ignition.
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Push down firmly on the
seat, applying pressure to
the point above the latch.
The seat engages with an
audible click.
Helmet holderHelmet holder under-
neath seatHelmet holder1is underneath
the seat. You can secure
a motorcycle helmet to the
holder.Using helmet holderMake sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Removing the seat ( 51) The helmet catch can
scratch the panelling.
Make sure the lock is out of
the way when you hook the
helmet into position.
On the right-hand side
of the motorcycle, the
helmet could be damaged by
heat from the end silencer.
Attach the helmet on the left-
hand side of the motorcycle
only.
Use the wire rope available
as an optional extra to se-
cure the helmet to helmet
holder 1.
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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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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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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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workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.WheelsApproved wheels and
tyresFor each size of tyre BMW
Motorrad tests certain makes,
and approves those that it
certifies as roadworthy. If
BMW Motorrad has not ap-
proved the wheels and tyres,
it cannot assess their suitab-
ility or provide any guarantee
of road safety.
Use only wheels and tyres
approved by BMW Motorrad
for your type of motorcycle.
You can obtain detailed in-
formation from your author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer or
on the Internet at www.bmw-
motorrad.com.
Removing front wheelPlace the motorcycle on an
auxiliary stand; BMW re-
commends the BMW Motor-
rad rear-wheel stand.
Install the rear wheel stand.
with OA Centre stand:
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place
the motorcycle on its centre
stand.
Remove screws 1.
Remove cover 2. Once the calipers have
been removed, there is
a risk of the brake pads be-
ing pressed together to the
extent that they cannot be
slipped back over the brake
disc on reassembly.
Do not operate the handbrake
lever when the brake calipers
have been removed.
Remove securing screws 3
of the brake calipers on left
and right.
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Installing front wheel
Threaded fasteners not
tightened to the spe-
cified torque can work loose
or their threads can suffer
damage.
Always have the security of
the fasteners checked by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW Mo-
torrad dealer.
There is a risk of
damaging parts of the
front brake, particularly the
BMW Integral ABS, in the
course of the procedure
described below.
Take care not to damage the
brake system, in particular the
ABS sensor with cable and
the ABS sensor ring.
The front wheel must be
installed right way round
to rotate in the correct direc-
tion. Note the direction-of-rotation
arrows on the tyre or the
wheel rim.
Roll the front wheel into
position between the front
forks. with OE BMW Motorrad Integ-
ral ABS:
Roll the front wheel into
position between the front
forks. Do not damage the ABS
sensor when rolling the
front wheel in or out between
the forks.
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