BMW K1200 LT Technical Information

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5General information and controls1General view, left side8 Fin, manually adjustable (b 17)9 Cockpit lighting10 Socket, 12 V for connecting electrical

495Arrive safelyServiceBMW Motorrad service qualityAlong with its reputation for engineering quality and high reliability, BMW Motorrad is a byword fo

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497Arrive safelyConcluding thoughtsNow it's your turn• Regular care is important, with all functions checked before the journey starts.• Use only

98IndexiAAccessories and loads, 60Adjusting beam throw, 62Adjusting fins, 17Adjusting the handbrake lever, 47Adjusting windscreen, 17Aerial, 4An

99IndexiFront seatAdjusting, 35Locking, 35Opening, 34Front seat heating, 39Fuel filler cap, 7, 44Fuel gauge, 8Fuel grade, 45Fuel level, 78Fus

100IndexiOn-board computer, 8Ambient temperature, 30Average consumption, 29Average speed, 28Display dimming, 31Estimated residual range, 28Handl

101IndexiTTank cap, 7Telltale and warning lightsABS, 10, 78Battery charge light, 10, 79Coolant temperature, 10, 79Cruise control, 11Engine oil

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6General information and controls11 Case, right (b 32) with–CD changerOE (b Supplemen-tary Rider's Manual)2 Controls for audio system for passeng

7General information and controls1General view, right side10 Rear-light unit with– Rear/brake light– Flashing turn indicators, left/right– Number-plat

8General information and controls11 Speedometer2 Pushbutton for setting clock3 Multifunction display with– On-board computer (b 28)– Fuel gauge with i

9General information and controls18 Telltale and warning lights (b 10, 11)9 Cockpit lighting– A On– B Off– C Automatic (b Supplementary Rider's M

10General information and controls1L Note:A sensor controls automatic day-time/night-time switchover. The LCD is illuminated at night.1 Warning light,

11General information and controls1Telltale and warning lights8 Telltale light, high-beam headlight, blueq 9 Telltale light, anti-theft alarm DWAOE (b

12General information and controls1KeysYou will receive one master key and one spare key.The key number is on the accom-panying tag.d Warning:Only a R

13General information and controls1Key positionsON Operating position, ignition, lights and all circuits switched on, self-test of the instrument clus

14General information and controls1Left handlebar fittingd Warning:To prevent air from entering the hydraulic circuit: • do not turn the fitting on th

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15General information and controls1d Warning:To prevent air from entering the brake system: • do not turn the fitting on the handlebar.8 Pushbutton fo

16General information and controls1Hazard warning flashersHazard warning flashersL Note:The ignition must be switched on before the hazard warning fla

17General information and controls1AB1Adjusting windscreen/finsAdjusting the windscreen:• Switch on the ignition• Press switch 1– A Raise windscreen–

18General information and controls1Reverserd Warning:Avoid steep and uneven road surfaces when reversing. Take great care to maintain your balance whe

19General information and controls1Reversing• Start the engine (b 76, 77)• Select neutral– Green neutral telltale lightk ON (b 10)•Push lever1 of reve

20General information and controls121Stopping• Release starter button 2 – The motorcycle comes to a stop• Apply the brake if necessaryNormal operation

21General information and controls1Cruise controlOEd Warning:Do not engage cruise control when:– Riding on twisty roads with poor forward vision– Heav

22General information and controls1Cruise controlOEActivating the system•Move switch1 to ON – Red telltale light in the switch is ONSetting road speed

23General information and controls1Cruise controlOEStep-by-step acceleration• Press button 2 in SET direction– Memorised road speed increases by appro

24General information and controls1Cruise controlOEDecelerating•Press and hold down button2 in RES direction (arrow)– The motorcycle decelerates stead

Please noted Warning:This symbol stands for pre-cautions and measures which are essential in order to pro-tect the rider or other persons from possibl

25General information and controls1Setting the clockd Warning:Do not attempt to set the clock unless the motorcycle is at a standstill–Risk of acciden

26General information and controls1Distance recorderL Note:Distance recorder 2 appears only when the ignition switch is in the ON position.Each time y

27General information and controls11Handlebar-mounted remote controlsL Note:Use rocker switch 1 on the left han-dlebar fitting to access the menu of t

28General information and controls1On-board computerAverage road speedL Note:The reading is in km/h or mph, depending on national-market version.Stops

29General information and controls1On-board computerAverage consumptionL Note:Reading in litres/km, litres/mile, or miles/gallon, depending on nation-

30General information and controls1On-board computerAmbient temperatureL Note:Reading in °C or °F, depending on national-market version.Ice warningIf

31General information and controls1On-board computerDisplay dimmingd Warning:Do not attempt to adjust the display dimmer unless the motor-cycle is at

32General information and controls1Opening/closing casesL Note:If your motorcycle is equipped with central lockingOE, see the Supple-mentary Rider&apo

33General information and controls1Opening/closing topcaseOpening the topcase• If necessary, unlock the topcase •Turn key in topcase lock to position

34General information and controls1Front seatOpening front seat• Place the motorcycle on the main (centre) or side stand– Make sure the ground is leve

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35General information and controls1BA1Front seatAdjusting front seat:•Open the seat (b 34)– Mover adjuster 1 to the desired position (arrow) – The fro

36General information and controls1Adjusting the backrest:L Note:The backrest can be adjusted by one position by moving the top-case.It is advisable t

37General information and controls1Rear seat• Open the topcase (b 33)• Slacken knurled screw 6•Hold topcase cover• Carefully disengage retaining strap

38General information and controls1Rear seat• Move securing screws 9 (short) to the appropriate positions on the retaining plate (arrow)e Attention:Th

39General information and controls1Seat heatingL Note:Use the seat heating only when necessary. The increase in power consumption can drain the batter

40General information and controls1Helmet holder• Open the seat (b 34)• Pass steel cableOA1 through the chinguards of the helmets• Hook the steel cabl

2241Safety checkChecklistUse the safety checklist – before every journeyPlease perform the safety check accurately. If your motorcycle needs any routi

42Safety check2Engine oilChecking oil levelCheck the oil level at regular inter-vals.Always check the oil level when the engine is at operating temper

2243Safety checkEngine oil• Check the oil level at the sight glass:A (MAX) Top edge of sight glassB (MIN) Bottom edge of sight glass– The difference b

44Safety check2Refuellingd Warning:Fuel is flammable and explo-sive. Do not smoke. Never bring a naked flame near the fuel tank.The fuel expands when

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2245Safety checkFuel• Refuel– Always use super (premium) unleaded fuel to DIN 51607 or equivalent standard, min. octane number 95 (RON) or 85 (MON)• T

46Safety check2Clutch lever, adjustinge Attention:Sudden changes in play or spongy action indicate a fault in the hydraulic system. If you are doubtfu

2247Safety checkd Warning:To prevent air from entering the brake circuit: do not turn the fit-ting on the handlebar.Adjusting the handbrake lever•Turn

48Safety check2Brake system - generalWork on the brake systemd Warning:To ensure reliability have all work on the brake systems carried out by a speci

2249Safety checkBrake system - generald Warning:Have the brake pads replaced before they wear to the mini-mum permissible thickness: have the work per

50Safety check2Checking brake fluid leveld Warning:On a motorcycle equipped with BMW Integral ABS, the brake fluid level in the reservoir (b 52) does

2251Safety checkBrake system - with BMW Integral ABSRESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTIONd Warning:When the ignition is switched off, before and during self-diag-

52Safety check2Checking front brake fluid leveld Warning:Never permit the brake fluid level to drop below the mini-mum level (MIN mark).• Place the mo

2253Safety checkChecking rear brake fluid leveld Warning:Never permit the brake fluid lev-el to drop below the MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir•

54Safety check2ClutchChecking the fluid level in the clutch fittingd Warning:Never permit the fluid level to drop below the middle of the sight glass

1IntroductioniWelcome to BMWWe are delighted that you have chosen a new BMW K 1200 LT and would like to welcome you to the community of BMW riders.Fam

2255Safety checkCoolantChecking coolant levele Attention:Always keep the coolant level above the minimum mark. Check coolant level only when the engin

56Safety check2d Warning:Before the journey starts, adjust spring preload to suit the gross weight/load on the motorcycle.Adjusting spring preload• Op

2257Safety checkWheelsd Warning:Use only wheels and tyres that BMW Motorrad has approved for your motorcycle. For each size of tyre BMW tests certain

58Safety check2WheelsChecking tyre treadd Warning:Comply with local legal require-ments concerning minimum tread depth.Worn tyres can impair handling.

2259Safety checkWheels–If tires are cold:• Remove valve caps• Check/correct tire pressuresTire pressures:Front RearOne-up 2.5 bar 2.9 bar(36.3 psi) (4

60Safety check2Accessories and loadsL Note:BMW accessories and other prod-ucts approved by BMW can be obtained from your authorised BMW motorcycle dea

2261Safety checkAccessories and loadsCorrect loadingd Warning:Overloading can impair the sta-bility of your motorcycle, as can an incorrectly distribu

62Safety check2LightsChecking lightse Attention:Check that all lights are operational at the start of each journey.L Note:If turn indicator repeater f

2263Safety checkBasic setting :•Turn knob2 counter-clockwise as far as it will goAdjusting to suit load:• Change the spring strut setting to suit load

64Starting – Riding – Parking3First time outHandling your motorcycle safelyEach motorcycle has a character all its own. It is time now for you to fami

2IntroductioniGeneral information and controlsGeneral view, left side...4-5General view, right side ...6-7Cockpit ...

365Starting – Riding – ParkingSafe motorcycling does not depend on the motorcycle and equipment alone.Your own skill and common-sense are needed too.T

66Starting – Riding – Parking3Important notesRisk of fatal accidentYour motorcycle is equipped with a digital electronic engine man-agement system and

367Starting – Riding – ParkingImportant notesCatalytic convertere Attention:To avoid damage to the catalytic converter:• Do not run the fuel tank dry•

68Starting – Riding – Parking3Placing motorcycle on side standd Warning:For safety reasons, never sit on the motorcycle with the side stand extended.e

369Starting – Riding – ParkingSide standRemoving motorcycle from side standd Warning:If the motorcycle is fitted with BMW Integral ABS, only the RESID

70Starting – Riding – Parking3Main (centre) standElectro-hydraulic centre-stand system EHCSL Note:Your motorcycle has an electro-hydraulic centre stan

371Starting – Riding – ParkingPlacing motorcycle on main (centre) stande Attention:Always make sure the surface under the stand is level and firm. • S

72Starting – Riding – Parking3Main (centre) standRemoving motorcycle from main standd Warning:For safety reasons, never sit on the motorcycle with the

373Starting – Riding – Parkinge Attention:Exceeding the specified engine speeds while running in will con-tribute to premature engine wear.L Note:Whil

74Starting – Riding – Parking3Running inRunning in new tyresd Warning:New tyres have a smooth sur-face. This must be roughened by riding in a restrain

3IntroductioniStarting – Riding – ParkingFirst time out ... 64-65Important notes ... 66-67Side stand...

375Starting – Riding – ParkingBefore you startSwitching on the ignition– Move the kill switch to the run position 1• Ignition switch ONIn an emergency

76Starting – Riding – Parking3Before you startFully retract the side standL Note:If the side stand is extended and a gear engaged, you cannot start th

377Starting – Riding – ParkingStartingd Warning:Do not allow the engine to idle unnecessarily or for prolonged periods of time– risk of overheating or

78Starting – Riding – Parking3ABS warning lightThe ABS warning light 1 lights up if the BMW Integral ABS develops a fault (b 93).Warning light, genera

379Starting – Riding – ParkingWarning lightsCoolant temperatureWarning light 5 (red) goes out when the engine is started, above idle speed.e Attention

80Starting – Riding – Parking3Riding, gear shiftsEngine speedChoose engine speeds in accord-ance with the coolant temperature reading, and do not use

381Starting – Riding – ParkingRiding, gear shiftsMoving away/upshifts:• Pull the clutch lever in• Press down on the gearshift lever (to select first g

82Starting – Riding – Parking3Brake system - generalWet brakesAfter the motorcycle has been washed, ridden through water or ridden in the rain, the br

383Starting – Riding – ParkingBrake system - generalOil and grease on brakesd Warning:Brake discs and pads must be free from oil or grease.Dirt or mud

84Starting – Riding – Parking3Brake system - with BMW Integral ABSHow does ABS work?The maximum braking force it is possible to transfer to the carria

4General information and controls11 High-beam headlight (b Maintenance Instructions, Chapter 2)2 Low-beam headlight (b Maintenance Instructions, Chapt

385Starting – Riding – ParkingBrake system - with BMW Integral ABSWhat do we observe during rider safety training?Braking in which ABS has to inter-ve

86Starting – Riding – Parking3Brake system - with BMW Integral ABSThe following notes must be observed during safety training:• check the warning and

387Starting – Riding – ParkingBrake system - with BMW Integral ABSIn emergency braking as it is often taught, in which the brake pressure is generated

88Starting – Riding – Parking3Brake system - with BMW Integral ABSIt meets all requirements of legis-lation around the world on the design of brakes f

389Starting – Riding – ParkingBrake system - with BMW Integral ABSWhat is the design specification for BMW Motorrad Integral ABS?BMW Motorrad Integral

90Starting – Riding – Parking3Self-diagnosis with pull-away testThe BMW Integral ABS performs self-diagnosis and a pull-away test to ensure its operab

391Starting – Riding – Parking• Start the engine.• Move off – ABS warning light 1:OFF (as of approx. 5 km/h (3 mph) road speed)b Pull-away test succes

92Starting – Riding – Parking3d Warning:If the BMW Integral ABS fails in both brake circuits, a RESIDU-AL BRAKING FUNCTION only is available (b 87).d

393Starting – Riding – ParkingBMW Integral ABS - troubleshootingWarning light, general eABS warning light l MalfunctionsOFF ON Only RESIDUAL BRAKING

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