2008 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R torque

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
792zMaintenance

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.
7105zMaintenance

Remove studs5from the
rear wheel, holding the
wheel as you do so.
If you are using a BMW Mo-
torrad rear wheel stand: re-
move the retaining disc. Lower the rear wheel to the
ground.
Roll the rear wheel out to-
ward the rear.
If you are using a BMW Mo-
torrad rear wheel stand: re-
install the retaining disc.
Installing rear 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.
If you are using a BMW Mo-
torrad rear wheel stand: re-
move the retaining disc.
Roll the rear wheel into po-
sition at the rear-wheel ad-
apter.
Seat the rear wheel on the
rear-wheel adapter.
If you are using a BMW Mo-
torrad rear wheel stand: re-
install the retaining disc.
7108zMaintenance

Install studs5and tighten to
the specified torque in diag-
onally opposite sequence.
Rear wheel to wheel flange
60 Nm
Turn the end silencer to its
initial position. Install screw
4for the
bracket of the end silencer
in the rear footrest, but do
not tighten it at this point. Align clamp
3on the end
silencer with mark A(arrow)
on oxygen sensor B.
Tighten clamp 3on the si-
lencer.
Silencer to manifold ( 133)
7109zMaintenance

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

EngineEngine, typeTransversely mounted, four-cylinder
four-stroke in-line engine tilted 55° forward,
with four valves per cylinder, two overhead
camshafts with cam followers; liquid cooled,
with electronic fuel injection, integrated
six-speed cassette gearbox, dry-sump
lubrication.
Effective displacement 1157 cm
3
Cylinder bore79 mm
Piston stroke 59 mm
Compression ratio 13 : 1
Nominal output 120 kW, At: 10250 min
-1
with OE Power reduction:74 kW, At: 7000 min
-1
with OE Power reduction:79 kW, At: 8750 min
-1
Max. torque127 Nm, At: 8250 min
-1
with OE Power reduction:110 Nm, At: 5250 min
-1
with OE Power reduction:103 Nm, At: 4500 min
-1
Maximum permissible engine speed11000 min
-1
Idle speed1150
±50
min
-1
9134zTechnical data

Spring preload, rearAdjusting, 11, 55
Starter, 17
Steering lock, 39
Suspension damping, rear Adjusting, 11, 56
T
Technical data Brakes, 138
Bulbs, 140
Clutch, 136
Dimensions, 141
Electrics, 139
Engine, 134
Engine oil, 135
Final drive, 137
Frame, 141
Fuel, 135
Running gear, 137
Transmission, 136
Weights, 142
Wheels and tyres, 138
Telltale lights, 18 Toolkit
Anti-theft alarm, 15
Overview, basic kit, 92
Overview, supplementary
kit, 92
Torques, 133
Transmission Starting the engine, 64
Technical data, 136
Tripmaster, 22 Operation, 41
Resetting the tripmeter, 42
Residual range, 42
Selecting readings, 41
Troubleshooting chart, 132
Turn indicators Left, 16, 50
Right, 17, 51
Switching off, 17, 51
Tyres Checking tread depth, 101
Checking tyre pressures, 58
Technical data, 138 V
Vehicle
General view, left side, 11
General view, right side, 13
Laying up, 128
restoring to use, 129
Vehicle identification num- ber, 13
W
Warning lights, 18
Warnings, 22 Mode of presentation, 23
Warnings, overview, 24, 31
Weights Technical data, 142
Wheels Installing front wheel, 105
Installing rear wheel, 108
Removing front wheel, 102
Removing rear wheel, 107
Technical data, 138
11157zIndex