BMW K 1200 R - Manual de Serviço

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OverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's Manu-al will provide you with an initialoverview of your motorcycle. Allmaintenance and repair work onthe motor

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MaintenanceMaintenanceGeneral instructions ... 98Toolkit ... 98Engine oil ... 99Br

General instructionsThe Maintenance chapter de-scribes straightforward proced-ures for checking and replacingcertain wear parts.Special tightening tor

1 Extending tool holderAdapters to accommodate alltoolsRemoving and installing sparkplugs2 1/4" bits5x Torx, for example for remov-ing and instal

Switch off the ignition.Check the oil level in oil-levelindicator 1.Engine oil, specified levelBetween MIN and MAXmarksIf the oil level is below the M

Install cap of oil filler neck 1and turn it clockwise to close.Install the seat ( 67)Draining engine oilRemove the seat ( 66)Damage to the enginecan r

Brake padsChecking front brake padthicknessBrake pads worn pastthe minimum permissiblebrake-pad thickness can causea reduction in braking efficiencyan

Checking rear brake padthicknessBrake pads worn pastthe minimum permissiblebrake-pad thickness can causea reduction in braking efficiencyand under cer

Check the brake fluid level infront reservoir 1.The brake fluid level in thebrake fluid reservoir dropsas the brake pads wear.Brake fluid level, front

Check the brake fluid level inbrake fluid reservoir 1.The brake fluid level in thebrake fluid reservoir dropsas the brake pads wear.Brake fluid level,

ESA Electronic SuspensionAdjustmentElectronic SuspensionAdjustment.RDCTyre pressure control(ReifenDruck-Control)EquipmentWhen you ordered your BMWmoto

Check the clutch fluid level inclutch fluid reservoir 1.Wear of the clutch causesthe fluid level in the clutchfluid reservoir to rise.Clutch fluid lev

Measure the tyre tread depthin the main tread grooves withwear marks.Tyres have wear indicatorsintegrated into the maintread grooves. The tyre is worn

Motorrad dealer or specialistworkshop to the fact that thewheel is fitted with an RDCsensor.Remove the front wheelPlace the motorcycle on anauxiliary

Force the brake pads slightlyapart by rocking brakecalipers 4 back and forth Aagainst brake discs 5.Mask off the parts of the wheelrim that could be s

with OE BMW Motorrad IntegralABS:Take care not to dam-age the ABS sensor whenrolling out the front wheel.Note the ABS sensor whenrolling out the front

Clamping screw forquick-release axle inwheel carrier19 NmRemove the front-wheel stand.Ease the brake calipers on tothe brake discs.with OE BMW Motorra

with OA Centre stand:Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.Remove screw 1 from silencercover 2.Pull the

Place a support underneaththe rear wheel and removestuds 5.If you are using the BMW Mo-torrad rear-wheel stand: re-move the retaining disc.Lower the r

Install screw 4 for the brack-et of the silencer in the rearfootrest, but do not tighten it atthis point.Align clamp 3 on the silencerwith mark A (arr

Push silencer cover 2 withguides A into retainers B.Install screw 1 in silencer cov-er 2.Remove the rear wheel stand,if installed beforehand.Front-whe

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Use locating pins 3 to set thefront-wheel stand to the de-sired height.Centre the front-wheel standrelative to the front wheel andpush it against the

Installing rear-wheelstandUse screws 1 to set the rear-wheel stand to the desiredheight.Remove retaining disc 2.Todo so, press release button 3.Push t

Press the lever down to theground.BulbsGeneral instructionsThe failure of a bulb is signalledin the display by the defectivelamp symbol. If the brake

Remove cover 1 (high-beamheadlight) or cover 2(low-beamheadlight) by turning covercounter-clockwise.Disconnect plug 3.Disengage spring clip 4 fromthe

Install bulb 5. When installing,make sure that tab 6 is point-ing up.Engage spring retainer 4 in thecatches.Connect plug 3.Install cover 1 (high-beamh

Remove securing screws 1from both sides of the bulbhousing.Pull the bulb housing forwardto remove it and tilt it slightlydown.Remove bulb holder 2 fro

The headlight cable couldcatch in the steering if it isnot routed correctly.Use the appropriate retainingclips to secure electric wires atthe back of

Turn bulb holder 3 counter-clockwise to remove it from thebulb housing.Press bulb 4 into socket 5 andremove by turning it counter-clockwise.Replace th

Install screw 1.Install the seat ( 67)Replacing turn indicatorbulbs, front and rearIf it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topplein the cour

Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, rearRY10W / 12 V / 10 WTurn bulb 2 clockwise to installit in bulb socket 3.Position the bulb housing onthe turn ind

General viewsGeneral viewsGeneral view, left side... 11General view, right side . . ... 13Underneath the seat ...

fully insulated crocodile clips atboth ends.Jump-starting with a donor-battery voltage higher than12 V can damage the vehicleelectronics.Make sure tha

pens, warranty claims will not beaccepted.If the motorcycle is to be out ofuse for more than four weeks,disconnect the battery or con-nect a suitable

Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.If you are unable to chargethe battery through the on-board socket, you may be usinga charger t

Installing battery-compartment coverInstall battery compartmentcover 2.Install screws 1.Removing batteryRemove the battery-compart-ment cover ( 128)Di

Slip the battery retainerover the battery and installscrews 3.Installation in the wrongsequence increases the riskof short-circuits.Always proceed in

CareCareCare products ... 132Washing motorcycle ... 132Cleaning easily damaged compon-ents. ...

Care productsBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use the cleaning andcare products you can obtainfrom your authorised BMW Mo-torrad dealer. The substances

agents, the surfaces can be dam-aged.Do not use cleaning agents thatcontain alcohol, solvents or ab-rasives to clean plastic parts.Even fly-remover pa

Remove stains of this kind im-mediately, using cleaning-gradebenzene or petroleum spirit on aclean cloth or ball of cotton wool.BMW Motorrad recommend

Technical dataTechnical dataTroubleshooting chart . . . ... 136Threaded fasteners ... 137Engine ... 139F

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Troubleshooting chartEngine does not start at all or is difficult to start.Possible cause RemedyKill switch activated. Kill switch in operating positi

Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value ValidFront brake caliper to wheel car-rierM8 x 32 - 10.9 30 NmClamping screw for quick-re-lease axle in wheel carr

Mirrors Value ValidMirror to clamping pieceM10 x 1.25, left-hand thread 22 NmClamping piece to clampingblockM10 25 Nm10138zTechnical data

EngineEngine design Transversely mounted, four-cylinder four-strokein-line engine tilted 55° forward, with four valvesper cylinder, two overhead camsh

FuelRecommended fuel grade 98 ROZ/RON, Premium plus unleaded95 ROZ/RON, Premium unleaded (fuel grade, us-able with power- and consumption-related rest

Permissible viscosity classesSAE 10 W-40 ≥-20 °C, Operation at low temperaturesSAE 15 W-40 ≥-10 °CClutchClutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil b

Rear-wheel driveType of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gearsType of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever; cast light-alloy singleswinging arm with tw

BrakesType of front brake hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-pis-ton fixed calipers and floating brake discsBrake-pad material, front Sinte

Front: Dunlop, D220F ST, 120/70 ZR17 M/C(58W)Rear: Dunlop, D220 ST P, 180/55 ZR17 M/C(73W)with OE Sports wheel: Front, Metzeler, Sportec M-1 B, 120/70

Front, Michelin, Pilot Road N, 120/70 ZR17 M/C(58W)Rear, Michelin, Pilot Road K, 180/55 ZR17 M/C(73W)with OE Sports wheel: Front, Pirelli, Diabolo E T

General view, left side1 Clutch-fluid reservoir( 105)2 Adjuster for spring preload,rear ( 61)3 Seat lock (underneath rearlight) ( 66)4 Adjuster for da

Tyre pressureTyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre coldTyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, one-up, tyre co

LightingBulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 WBulb for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 WBulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 WBulb for tail

DimensionsLength of motorcycle 2288 mmHeight of motorcycle 1230 mm, At DIN unladen weightWidth of motorcycle 856 mm, Across mirrorsFront-seat height 8

Riding specificationsTop speed >200 km/h10149zTechnical data

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ServiceServiceBMW Motorrad service . . ... 152BMW Motorrad service quality ... 152BMW Motorrad Service Card: on-the-spot breakdown assistance

BMW Motorrad serviceAdvanced technology requiresspecially adapted methods ofmaintenance and repair.If maintenance and re-pair work is performed in-exp

down, contact BMW Motorrad'sMobile Service. The specialistswill provide the necessary adviceand assistance.You will find important country-specif

Confirmation of maintenance workBMW Pre-deliveryCheckCompletedonStamp, signatureBMW Running-inCheckCompletedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the lates

BMW ServiceCompletedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the latestonor, if logged beforehand,Odometer readingStamp, signatureBMW ServiceCompletedonOdomet

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BMW ServiceCompletedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the latestonor, if logged beforehand,Odometer readingStamp, signatureBMW ServiceCompletedonOdomet

BMW ServiceCompletedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the latestonor, if logged beforehand,Odometer readingStamp, signatureBMW ServiceCompletedonOdomet

BMW ServiceCompletedonOdometer readingNext serviceat the latestonor, if logged beforehand,Odometer readingStamp, signatureBMW ServiceCompletedonOdomet

Confirmation of serviceThe table is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optionalaccessories and, if app

Item OdometerreadingDate11160zService

AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABSSelf-diagnosis, 74Warning, 31Anti-theft alarm, 18Warning, 42ASCSelf-diagnosis, 74Switching off, 58Switching on, 58Warn

DDampingAdjusting, 11, 61EElectricsTechnical data, 146Emergency off switch (killswitch), 17, 57EngineTechnical data, 139Warning for engineelectronics,

KKeys, 44LLaying up, 134LightsHeadlight flasher, 16, 54High-beam headlight, 54Low-beam headlight, 54Parking light, 55Side light, 54LuggageCorrect load

Spring preloadAdjusting, 11, 61Starter, 17Steering lockLocking, 45TTechnical dataBattery, 146Brakes, 143Bulbs, 147Clutch, 141Electrics, 146Engine, 139

General view, right side1 Engine oil level indicator( 99)2 Fuel filler neck ( 79)3 Battery compartment( 129)4 Brake-fluid reservoir, front( 102)5 Type

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Underneath the seat1 Engine-oil filler neck( 100)2 Toolkit ( 98)3 Helmet holder ( 67)215zGeneral views

Motorcycle data/dealership detailsMotorcycle dataModelVehicle identification numberColour codeDate of first registrationRegistration numberDealership

Handlebar fitting, left1 Operating the odometer( 47), Operating the on-board computerOE( 50)2 Operating ASCOE( 58)3 Operating the ESAOE( 62)4 Horn5 Fl

Handlebar fitting, right1 Emergency off switch (killswitch) ( 57)2 Starter button ( 72)3 Grip heatingOE( 57)4 Flashing turn indicators,right ( 55), Ha

Instrument cluster1 Speedometer2 Rev. counter3 Telltale lights ( 22)4 Multifunction display( 22)5 Telltale light, anti-theft alarm(OE) and sensor for

Headlight1 High-beam headlight2 Low-beam headlight3 Side light219zGeneral views

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Status indicatorsStatus indicatorsStandard status indicators ... 22Status indicators with on-board com-puterOE... 2

Standard statusindicatorsMultifunction display1 Clock ( 46)2 Gear ( 22)3 Coolant temperature( 22)4 Odometer and tripmeters( 47)5 Fuel capacity ( 22)Te

next service is shown briefly afterthe Pre-Ride Check completes.Month and year are both shownas two-digit numbers with a lineas separator, so in this

Status indicatorswith tyre-pressuremonitoring (RDC)OE1 Tyre pressures alternatewith the clock; if the motor-cycle is fitted with an on-board computer

Warnings, overviewMeaningLights up yellow EWS ! appears onthe display.Electronic immobiliser active ( 26)Lights up yellowFUEL ! appearson the display.

Details described or illustratedin this booklet may differ fromthe motorcycle's actual specifica-tion as purchased, the accessor-ies fitted or th

Electronic immobiliser activeGeneral warning light showsyellow.EWS ! appears on the display.The key being used is not au-thorised for starting, or com

situations, particularly if you at-tempt to overtake other roadusers.Engine power level might belower than normal: adapt yourstyle of riding according

If the battery is not char-ging, continuing to ride cancause it to discharge completely,in which case it will suffer irrepar-able damage.If possible,

A combination of the bulb de-fects described above has oc-curred.See the fault descriptionsabove.Warnings issued by theon-board computerOEMode of pres

Warnings, overviewMeaningAppears on the dis-playEngine-oil level too low ( 31)Check Oil ap-pears on the dis-play.Appears on the dis-playIce warning (

Engine-oil level too lowOil-level symbol appears onthe display.Check Oil appears on thedisplay.The electronic oil-level sensorhas registered an excess

Warnings, overviewMeaningFlashesABS self-diagnosis not completed( 33)Lights upABS fault ( 33)332zStatus indicators

ABS self-diagnosis notcompletedABS warning light flashes.The ABS function is notavailable, because self-diagnosis did not complete. Themotorcycle has

Warnings, overviewMeaningQuick-flashes yel-lowAppears on the dis-playASC intervention ( 35)FlashesSelf-diagnosis not completed ( 35)Appears on the dis

ASC interventionGeneral warning light quick-flashes yellow.ASC symbol appears onthe display.The ASC has detected a degreeof instability at the rear wh

The most important data for a filling-station stop can be found in the following chart:FuelRecommended fuel grade 98 ROZ/RON, Premium plus un-leaded95

tyre pressure 3 or the rear tyrepressure 4 flashes.If the critical value is close to thelimit of the permissible tolerancerange, 'General' w

Warnings, overviewMeaningLights up yellowTyre pressure close to limit of permittedtolerance ( 38)the critical tyrepressure flashes.Flashes red Tyre pr

Tyre pressure close to limitof permitted toleranceGeneral warning light showsyellow.Tyre symbol appears onthe display.The critical tyre pressure flash

The motorcycle has not yet ac-celerated past the threshold ofapproximately 30 km/h. TheRDC sensors do not start trans-mitting signals until the motor-

The integral battery in the tyre-pressure sensor has lost a sig-nificant proportion of its originalcapacity. There is no assuranceof how long the tyre

Warnings, overviewMeaningDWALO ! appearson the display.Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 42)Lights up yellowDWA ! appears onthe display.Anti-theft alarm

Anti-theft alarm battery weakDWALO ! appears on the dis-play.This error message appearsonly briefly after the pre-ride check completes.The integral ba

OperationOperationIgnition switch and steering lock ... 44Electronic immobiliser (EWS) ... 45Clock ... 46Odometer

Ignition switch andsteering lockKeysYou receive one master key andone spare key. Please consultthe information on the electronicimmobiliser (EWS) if a

The battery can be rechargedvia the on-board socket.Locking handlebarsIf the motorcycle is on theside stand, the surface ofthe ground will determine w

Welcome to BMWWe congratulate you on yourchoice of a motorcycle fromBMW and welcome you to thecommunity of BMW riders.Familiarise yourself with your n

Always keep the spare key sep-arately from the ignition key.Replacement and extrakeysYou can obtain replacement/extrakeys only through an authorisedBM

with OE On-board computeror with OE Tyre-pressuremonitoring (RDC):Repeatedly press button 2 untilthe clock appears on the dis-play.In this case, the b

If you prefer, you can use but-ton 2 for this purpose.The display starts with the cur-rent value and each time the but-ton is pressed it moves one ste

If you prefer, you can use but-ton 2 for this purpose.The tripmeter is reset to zero.with OE On-board computeror with OE Tyre-pressuremonitoring (RDC)

up the tank to a level above re-serve, as otherwise the sensorwill not be able to register thenew level. If the sensor cannotregister the new level ne

If ambient temperaturedrops below 3 °C a warn-ing appears, drawing your atten-tion to the risk of black ice form-ing. The display automaticallyswitche

Press and hold down button 1.Average consumption is resetto zero.RangeThe description of the residual-range function ( 49) also cov-ers the range read

Oil levelOil-level indicator 1 gives youan indication of the engine oillevel. You can call up this read-ing only when the motorcycle isat a standstill

The tyre pressures are shown,accompanied by the wordingRDC P . The front tyre pressureis on the left; the reading on theright is the rear tyre pressur

Switching on parkinglightsSwitch off the ignition.Immediately after switchingoff the ignition, press and holddown button 1 for the left turnindicators

Table of ContentsYou can also consult the index atthe end of this Rider's Manual ifyou want to find a particular topicor item of information.1 Ge

Cancelling turn indicatorsPress cancel button 3.Flashing turn indicatorsswitched off.Turn indicator telltale lights areoff.Hazard warningflashersSwitc

Emergency off switch(kill switch)1 Emergency off switch (killswitch)Operating the kill switchwhen riding can causethe rear wheel to lock and thuscause

2 Heating off.3 50 % heat output (one dotvisible)4 100 % heat output (threedots visible)Automatic StabilityControl ASCOEDeactivating ASC functionSwitc

switching the ignition off andthen on again.An ASC fault has occurredif the ASC warning lightshows when the motorcycle ac-celerates to a speed in exce

Turn adjusting screw 1 clock-wise.The adjusting screw is in-dexed and is easier to turnif you push the handbrake leverforward.Span between handlebar g

Push the protective cap overthe threaded fastener.Spring preloadSettingIt is essential to set spring pre-load of the rear suspension tosuit the load c

Adjusting damping forrear wheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Adjust the rear shock absorber,using the t

The damping characteristic isshown in panel 1 of the multi-function display, and spring pre-load in panel 2. The odometerreadings are not shown whilet

Adjusting suspensiondampingSwitch on the ignition.You can adjust the damp-ing characteristic while themotorcycle is on the move.Press button 1.The cur

The settings shown on thedisplay are automatically ac-cepted as the spring preloadand, if applicable, the damp-ing characteristic if you allow acertai

5 Riding .. . . . . . ... . . . . . . .. . . 69Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 70Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Start

Headlight beam throw andspring preloadHeadlight beam throw is keptconstant when spring preload isadjusted to suit load.Consult a specialist work-shop,

Installing seatIf too much pressure is ap-plied in the forward direc-tion, there is a danger that themotorcycle will be pushed off itsstand.Always mak

way when you hook the helmetinto position.On the right-hand side ofthe motorcycle, the helmetcould be damaged by heat fromthe end silencer.Attach the

RidingRidingSafety instructions ... 70Checklist... 72Starting ... 72Running in ..

Safety instructionsRider's equipmentDo not ride without the correctclothing. Always wear:HelmetMotorcycling jacket andtrousersGlovesBootsThis app

Catalytic converterIf misfiring causes unburned fuelto enter the catalytic converter,there is a danger of overheatingand damage.For this reason, obser

ChecklistUse the following checklist tocheck important functions, set-tings and wear limits before youride off.BrakesBrake-fluid levels, front and rea

with OE Automatic StabilityControl (ASC):Switch on the ignition.Pre-ride check is performed.( 73)ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 74)ASC self-diagnos

an authorised BMW Motorraddealer.ABS self-diagnosisOEBMW Motorrad ABS performsself-diagnosis to ensure its op-erability. Self-diagnosis is per-formed

If an indicator showing an ASCfault appears when ASC self-diagnosis completes:You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ASC functionis not availa

BMW Motorrad service net-work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . 153Confirmation of mainten-ance

BrakesHow can stoppingdistance be minimised?Each time the brakes are applied,a load distribution shift takesplace with the load shifting for-ward from

Oil or grease on brakesOil and grease on the brakediscs and pads considerablydiminish braking efficiency.Especially after repair and main-tenance work

Removing motorcyclefrom side standUnlock the steering lock.From the left, grip the handle-bars with both hands.Pull the handbrake lever.Swing your rig

RefuellingFuel is highly flammable. Anaked flame close to thefuel tank can cause a fire or ex-plosion.Do not smoke. Never bring anaked flame near the

Usable fuel capacity19 lReserve fuel≥4lPress the fuel tank cap downfirmly to close.Remove the key and close theprotective cap.580zRiding

Engineering detailsEngineering detailsBrake system with BMW MotorradIntegral ABSOE... 82Electronic engine management withBMW Motorr

Brake system withBMW Motorrad IntegralABSOEPartially integral brakesYour motorcycle is equipped withpartially integral brakes. Bothfront and rear brak

ing force accordingly to achieveoptimum braking.What feedback does therider receive from theBMW Motorrad IntegralABS?If the ABS system has to reducebr

exceptional riding conditions canlead to a fault message beingissued.Exceptional ridingconditions:Heating up with the motorcycleon the centre stand or

What is the designbaseline for BMWMotorrad ASC?BMW Motorrad ASC is designedas an assistant system for therider and for use on public roads.The extent

General instructionsGeneral instructionsOverview ... 6Abbreviations and symbols ... 6Equipment ...

If the front wheel lifts clear of theground under severe accelera-tion, the ASC reduces enginetorque until the front wheel re-gains contact with the g

Tyre-pressure rangesThe RDC control unit differenti-ates between three tyre-pressureranges, all of which are paramet-erised for the motorcycle:Tyre pr

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AccessoriesAccessoriesGeneral instructions ... 90Power socket . ... 90Luggage ... 91CaseO

General instructionsBMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are ap-proved by BMW for this purpose.Genuine BMW

the on-board power supply sys-tem is minimised, the supply tothe power socket is cut off ap-proximately 15 minutes after theignition is switched off,

Payload of tankbagmax 5 kgNote the maximum permissiblepayload of the luggage carrier.Payload of luggage carri-ermax 5 kgCaseOARelease leversEach case

Adjusting case volumeClose the case lid.Turn the lock strapbuckles 1 of the lock strapsout.Pull the lock straps up and out.This expands the case to ma

Pull the case out of the topholder.Lift the case out of the bottomholder.Installing caseTurn the lock barrel in the RE-LEASE direction.Hook the case i

moved up or down for thispurpose.Adapting caseOpen the case.Remove screws 1.Adjust the height of the holder.Tighten screws 1.795zAccessories