2008 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R wheel

6 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . 83
General instructions . . . . . 84
Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Case
OA
................. 88
7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 91
Maintenance - general
instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Overview, toolkit . . . . . . . . . 92
Contents, supplementary
kit
OA
.................... 92
Overview, supplementary
kit ...................... 92
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Brake system, general . . . 95
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . 110
Rear wheel stand . . . . . . . 112
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . 118
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
8 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Care products . . . . . . . . . . 126
Washing the
motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Cleaning easily damaged
components . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Protective wax
coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Laying up the
motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Restoring motorcycle to
use .................... 129
9 Technical data . . . . . . . 131
Troubleshooting
chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Threaded fasteners . . . . . 133
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Riding specifications . . . . 136
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Final drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . 137Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . 138
Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
10 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
BMW Motorrad
service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
BMW Motorrad service
quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
BMW Motorrad Service
Card - On-the-spot
breakdown
assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
BMW Motorrad service
network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Maintenance work . . . . . . 145
Maintenance
schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Confirmation of
maintenance work . . . . . . 147
Confirmation of
service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Warnings, overview
Mode of presentation Meaning
Lights up redBrake switch defective ( 32)
Flashes once per
second Pull-away test not completed ( 32)
Flashes four
times per second Self-diagnosis not completed ( 32)
Lights up red Lights upABS warning indicators defective
( 33)
Lights up red Flashes once per
second ABS function not available ( 33)
Lights up red Flashes four
times per second Residual braking function active
( 34)
Flashes red once
per second Flashes once per
secondBrake fluid level in wheel brake cir-
cuit too low ( 34)
Flashes red four
times per second Flashes four
times per secondABS fault ( 35)
331zStatus indicators

Brake switch defectiveGeneral warning light
lights up red.
There is a defect in
the brake system and
it could result in delayed
braking response and,
consequently, accidents.
Brake in good time as
delayed braking response can
be expected.
The brake switch is defective
or incorrectly adjusted. The
increase in pressure when the
lever is pulled or the pedal
depressed is the signal in-
dicating to the BMW Integral
ABS that the rider wants to
apply the brakes. There may
be an unusual response from
the brakes.
You can continue to ride.
Bear in mind, however, that
the brakes might respond in a manner to which you are
not accustomed.
Have the fault rectified as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer.
Pull-away test not com-
pleted ABS warning light
flashes once per
second.
Without the assistance
of the ABS function, the
wheels could lock when the
brakes are applied hard, and
this could result in accidents.
Avoid hard braking if pos-
sible.
The ABS function is not avail-
able because the pull-away
test has not been completed.
You can continue to ride.
However, the ABS function is not available until the pull-
away test has completed.
If possible, do not use
emergency braking until
the pull-away test has been
completed.
Self-diagnosis not com-
pleted 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.
332zStatus indicators

Only residual braking function
available in both brake cir-
cuits, because self-diagnosis
did not complete.You can continue to ride.
However, the ABS function
and brake servo assistance
are not available until the
pull-away test has com-
pleted.
As soon as possible, leave
the brake lever and the
brake pedal released, so
that self-diagnosis can
complete.
ABS warning indicators de-
fective General warning light
lights up red.
ABS warning light ON.
ABS warnings not avail-
able. The system is un-
able to draw your attention to the non-availability of BMW
Integral ABS functions. This
could result in unexpected
braking response and there-
fore can cause accidents.
Think well ahead, brake early
and avoid sharp braking if
possible, because BMW In-
tegral ABS functions might
not be available.
The controller of the ABS
warnings is defective. ABS
faults cannot be displayed.
You can continue to ride.
However, the system is un-
able to notify you of ABS
faults if they occur.
Have the fault rectified as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer. ABS function not available
General warning light
lights up red.
ABS warning light
flashes once per
second.
Without the assistance
of the ABS function, the
wheels could lock when the
brakes are applied hard, and
this could result in accidents.
Avoid hard braking if pos-
sible.
The ABS function is unavail-
able in at least one brake cir-
cuit.
You can continue to ride.
However, the ABS function
is not available.
Have the fault rectified as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer.
333zStatus indicators

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
334zStatus indicators

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

Emergency off switch
(kill switch)1Emergency off switch (kill
switch).
Operating the kill switch
when riding can cause
the rear wheel to lock and
thus cause a fall.
Do not operate the kill switch
when riding.
The emergency off switch is a
kill switch for switching off the
engine quickly and easily. You cannot start the
engine unless the kill
switch is in the run position.
If you move the kill
switch away from the
RUN position while the
ignition is switched on, the
BMW Integral ABS remains
operational.
A Normal operating posi-
tion (run)
B Engine switched off.
Grip heating
OE
1 Grip heating switch
The handlebar grips have
two-stage heating. Grip
heating can be activated only
when the engine is running. The increase in power
consumption caused by
the grip heating can drain the
battery if you are riding at low
engine speeds. If the charge
level is low, grip heating is
switched off to ensure the
battery's starting capability.
447zOperation

Tighten the union nut.
Pull the protective cap over
the threaded fastener.Spring preloadAdjusting spring preloadIt is essential to set spring
preload to suit the load
carried by the motorcycle.
Increase spring preload when
the motorcycle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring
preload accordingly when the
motorcycle is lightly loaded.Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
Your motorcycle's hand-
ling will suffer if you do
not match the spring-preload
and damping-characteristic
settings.
Adjust the damping char-
acteristic to suit spring pre-
load. Adjusting spring preload
while the motorcycle is
being ridden can lead to acci-
dents.
Do not attempt to adjust
spring preload unless the
motorcycle is at a standstill.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
If you want to increase
spring preload, turn knob 1
in the direction indicated by
the HIGH arrow.
If you want to reduce spring
preload, turn knob 1in the direction indicated by the
LOW arrow.
One click corresponds
to a half turn of
the knob. The range of
adjustment comprises 15
turns.
Rear spring preload, basic
setting
One-up, rider weighing 85
kg.
Turn the knob as far as it
will go in the direction indic-
ated by the LOW arrow and
then turn it back 15 clicks
in the direction indicated by
the HIGH arrow.
455zOperation