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Rider's Manual (US Model)K 1200 SBMW Motorrad
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Welcome to BMWWe congratulate you on yourchoice of a motorcycle fromBMW and welcome you to thecommunity of BMW riders.Familiarize yourself with yournew motorcycle so that youcan ride it safely and confidently in all traffic situations.Please read this Rider's Manual carefully before startingto use your new BMW motorcycle. It contains importantinformation on how to operate the controls and how tomake the best possible useof all your BMW's technicalfeatures.In addition, it contains information on maintenance andcare to help you maintain yourmotorcycle's reliability andsafety, as well as its value.If you have any questionsconcerning your motorcycle,your authorized BMW motorcycle retailer will gladly provide advice and assistance.We wish you many miles ofsafe and enjoyable ridingBMW Motorrad.
Table of ContentsYou can also use the index atthe end of this Rider's Manualto find a specific topic.1 General instructions . . . 5Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations andsymbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . 7Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . .General view, left side . . .General view, rightside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Underneath seat . . . . . . . . .Left handlebar fitting . . . . .Handlebar fitting, right . . .Instrument cluster . . . . . . .Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9111314151617183 Status indicators . . . . .Multifunction display . . . . .Warning and indicatorlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ABS warning light . . . . . . .Function indicators . . . . . .General warningindicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ABS warningindicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ignition switch andsteering lock . . . . . . . . . . . .Electronic immobilizer . . . .Hazard warningflashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tripmaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Onboard computerOE . . . .Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Emergency ON/OFFswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Heated hand gripsOE . . . . .Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19202020202128353637383941444545464647Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . .Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . .Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . .Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spring preload . . . . . . . . . .Shock absorbers . . . . . . . .Electronic suspensionadjustment ESAOE . . . . . . .Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Safety instructions . . . . . . .Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Starting off . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Parking yourmotorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General brake system . . . .Brake system with BMWIntegral ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . .4849505253535354555759606262656569767777
6 Accessories . . . . . . . . . .General instructions . . . . .Onboard socket . . . . . . . . .Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Flat tire kitOA . . . . . . . . . . . .8182828586897 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 91Maintenance - GeneralInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Contents of supplementalsetOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Overview of supplementalset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92General brake system . . . . 94Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Front wheel stand . . . . . . 108Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . 110Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . 117Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1198 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Care products . . . . . . . . . .Washing yourmotorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cleaning sensitivemotorcycle parts . . . . . . .Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Protective waxcoating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Storing motorcycle . . . . .Returning motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Technical data . . . . . . .Troubleshootingchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Threaded fasteners . . . . .Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Riding specifications . . . .Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Transmission . . . . . . . . . . .Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . .Running gear . . . . . . . . . . .Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35136Wheels and tires . . . . . . . .Electrical system . . . . . . .Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . .Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13613713913914010 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . .BMW Motorradservice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BMW Motorrad servicequality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BMW Motorcycle ServiceCard - breakdownservice on the road . . . . .BMW Motorrad servicenetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maintenance work . . . . . .Maintenanceschedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Confirmation ofmaintenance work . . . . . .Confirmation ofservice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141142142143143143144145150
General instructionsOverview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . 615Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7General instructionsEquipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7z
1General instructions6zOverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's Manual will provide you with aninitial overview of your motorcycle. All maintenance andrepair work carried out onyour motorcycle will be documented in Chapter 10. Forgenerous treatment of claimssubmitted after the warrantyperiod has expired, proof ofthe maintenance performed isessential.Should you want to sell yourBMW one day, please also remember to turn over the Rider's Manual to the new owner;it is an important part of yourmotorcycle.Abbreviations andsymbolsIndicates warnings thatyou must comply with forreasons of your safety and thesafety of others, and to protect your motorcycle againstdamage.Special information onoperating and inspectingyour motorcycle as well asmaintenance and adjustmentprocedures.Indicates the end of anitem of information.OEOptional equipmentBMW equipment available only as a factoryinstalled option.OAOptional accessoriesBMW optional accessories can be purchased and retrofittedat your authorizedBMW motorcycle retailer.EWS Electronic immobilizer.Instruction.ESA Electronic SuspensionAdjustmentElectronic suspensionadjustment.Result of an activity.DWA Anti-theft alarm.Reference to a pagewith more detailed information.ABS Anti-Lock Brake System.
Technical dataWhen you ordered your BMWmotorcycle, you chose various items of custom equipment. This Rider's Manualdescribes optional equipment(OE) offered by BMW and selected optional accessories(OA). This explains why themanual may also contain descriptions of equipment whichyou have not ordered. Pleasenote, too, that your motorcycle might not be exactly asillustrated in this manual onaccount of country-specificdifferences.If your BMW is equipped withoptions or accessories notdescribed in this Rider's Manual, then this equipment isdescribed in a separate operating manual.All dimensions, weights andperformance specificationsin the Rider's Manual referto the standards of theDeutsche Institut für Normunge.V. (DIN) and comply withits tolerance specifications.Versions for individualcountries may differ.CurrencyThe high safety and qualitystandards of BMW motorcycles are maintained by constant development work ondesigns, equipment and accessories. Because of this,your motorcycle may differfrom the information suppliedin the Rider's Manual. Norcan errors and omissions beentirely ruled out. We hopeyou will appreciate that noclaims can be entertained onthe basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in thismanual.17General instructionsEquipmentz
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General view, left side . . . . . . . . .11General view, right side . . . . . . . .13Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Left handlebar fitting . . . . . . . . . . .15Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . .16Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1829OverviewsOverviewsz
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123456Adjusting headlight range( 49)Clutch fluid reservoir( 100)Adjuster, spring preload,rear ( 54)Seat lock beneath rearlight ( 50)Rear shock absorberdamping adjustment( 54)Onboard socket ( 82)211OverviewsGeneral view, left sidez
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2113234567Display for engine oil level ( 92)Fill location on fuel tank( 76)Battery compartment( 120)Brake-fluid reservoir,front ( 97)Type plate on rear crosstubeVehicle identificationnumber (VIN), on frontright side panelBrake-fluid reservoir, rear( 98)OverviewsGeneral view, rightsidez
2Underneath seat114Overviews23zHelmet holder under seat( 52)Toolkit ( 92)Filler neck, engine oil( 94)
12345Tripmaster/Onboardcomputer button (OE)( 39) ( 41)ESA button ( 55)Pushbutton, hornButton for left turn indicator and hazard warningflashers ( 49) ( 38)Switch, high-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( 47)215OverviewsLeft handlebar fittingz
2Handlebar fitting, right1162Overviews3z45Emergency ON/OFFswitch ( 45)Pushbutton, starter( 62)Heated hand grips switch( 45)Button for right turn indicator and hazard warningflashers ( 49) ( 38)Off button for turn indicator and hazard warningflashers ( 50) ( 39)
123456SpeedometerTachometerWarning and indicatorlights ( 20)Multifunction display( 20)Anti-theft alarm indicatorlight (OE) and sensor forinstrument lightingAdjustment of clock( 44)The instrument-clusterlighting has automaticday and night switchover.217OverviewsInstrument clusterz
2Overviews18zHeadlight123High-beam headlightsLow-beam headlightSide light
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . .20Warning and indicator lights. . . .20ABS warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Function indicators . . . . . . . . . . . .20General warning indicators . . . . .21ABS warning indicators . . . . . . . .28319Status indicatorsStatus indicatorsz
3Multifunction displayWarning and indicatorlights20ABS warning lightIn some countries a differentdisplay of the ABS warninglight is possible.Status indicatorsAlternative display ofABS warning light.zFunction indicatorsFuel capacity12345678ClockArea for warning symbols( 21)Area for onboard computer displaysGear indicator ( 20)Engine temperature indicator ( 21)Area for ESA displays( 56)Display, Tripmaster( 39)Fuel gauge ( 20)123456Indicator light, left turnindicatorIndicator light, high-beamheadlightWarning light, generalIndicator light, neutralABS warning lightIndicator light, right turnindicatorThe horizontal bars under the gas pump symbol indicated the remainingfuel quantity.GearEngaged gear is indicated.If no gear is engaged, thegear indicator displays 0; the'neutral' indicator light alsolights up.
The lateral bars underthe temperature symbolshow the coolant temperaturelevel.General warning indicatorsDisplayGeneral warnings are displayed by means of texts andsymbols in the multifunctiondisplay. In some cases, anadditional general warninglight lights up red or yellow.A number of warnings may beissued simultaneously.321Status indicatorsCoolant temperaturez
322Overview of warning indicatorsDisplayLights up yellowThe warningEWS! isMeaningElectronic immobilizer is active( 24)Status indicatorsindicatedzLights up yellowThe warningFUEL! isindicatedLights up redFuel down to reserve (24)Coolant temperature too high (24)Lights up yellowIs indicatedEngine electronics (Lights up redIs indicatedEngine oil pressure insufficient( 25)Lights up redIs indicatedBattery charge current insufficient( 26)Lights up yellowThe warningLAMPR! isindicatedRear bulb defective (26)Front bulb defective (26)The warningLAMPF! isindicated25)
Lights up yellowMeaningThe warningLAMPS! isindicatedBulbs defective (Is indicatedIce warning (Is displayed withnote DWAAnti-theft alarm battery weak (Lights up yellowIs displayed withnote DWA327)2327)Anti-theft alarm battery drained( 27)27)Status indicatorsDisplayz
3Status indicators24zElectronic immobilizer isactiveGeneral warning lightlights up yellow.The warning EWS! is indicated.The key being used is not authorized for starting, or communication between the keyand engine electronics is disrupted.Remove other ignition keyslocated on the ignition key.Use the reserve key.Have the defective key replaced, preferably by an authorized BMW motorcycleretailer.Fuel down to reserveGeneral warning lightlights up yellow.The warningcated.FUEL! is indi-A fuel shortage can leadto misfiring and to theengine dying unexpectedly.Misfiring can damage the catalytic converter, and the engine dying unexpected canlead to accidents.Do not drive until the fuel tankis completely empty.The Tripmaster indicatesthe probable residualoperating range.At the most, the fuel tankstill contains the reserve fuel quantity.Reserve fuel quantity1.1 galRefueling ( 76)Coolant temperature toohighGeneral warning lightlights up red.The coolant temperature indicator flashes 10times.Continued driving withan overheated enginecan result in engine damage.Always observe the measureslisted below.The coolant temperature istoo high.Continued driving is possible; ride in the part-loadrange to cool down the engine.In traffic jams, switch off theengine, but keep the ignitionon so that the radiator fancontinues to operate.Should the coolant temperature frequently be toohigh, have the fault rectified as quickly as possibleby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW motorcycle retailer.
Engine electronics symbol is displayed.The engine is runningin emergency operatingmode. Engine power may bereduced, and this can causehazardous situations, particularly if you attempt to overtakeother road users.Adapt your style of riding tothe reduced level of enginepower.The engine-electronics control unit has diagnosed a fault.In exceptional cases, the engine stops and can no longerbe started. Otherwise, theengine runs in emergency operating mode.Continued driving is possible, however the accus-tomed engine performancemay not be available.Have the fault rectified assoon as possible by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMWmotorcycle retailer.Engine oil pressure insufficientGeneral warning lightlights up red.Engine oil pressure symbol is displayed.The oil pressure in the lubricating oil circuit is too low.The warning on insufficient engine oil pressureis no substitute for the function of an oil-level indicator.The correct engine oil levelcan only be checked at the oilsight glass.The cause of the warning oninsufficient engine oil pressure can be an insufficientengine oil level.Checking engine oil level( 92)Topping up engine oil( 94)If the warning on insufficientengine oil pressure appearsdespite a correct engine oillevel:In addition to an insufficient engine oil level,other problems in the enginecan lead to the warning on insufficient engine oil pressure.Continuing to ride in thesecases can cause engine damage.If this warning appears, donot continue to ride eventhough the engine oil levelmight be correct.325Status indicatorsEngine electronicsGeneral warning lightlights up yellow.z
3Status indicators26zDo not continue driving.Have the fault rectified assoon as possible by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMWmotorcycle retailer.Battery charge current insufficientGeneral warning lightlights up red.Battery charge currentsymbol is displayed.A discharged battery canresult in the engine cutting out unexpectedly, causing a hazardous situation.Have faults eliminated assoon as possible.If the battery is no longercharged, continueddriving can lead to deepdischarging, and therefore tothe destruction of the battery.If possible, do not continuedriving.The battery is not beingcharged.Continued driving is possible until the battery is discharged. However, the engine can die suddenly andthe battery can be exhaustively discharged and therefore destroyed.Have the fault rectified assoon as possible by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMWmotorcycle retailer.Rear bulb defectiveGeneral warning lightlights up yellow.The warningcated.LAMPR! is indi-A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk because it is easier for otherusers to oversee you andyour motorcycle.Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always carry a complete set of sparebulbs if possible.Rear light or brake light bulbdefective.Replacing brake light andrear light bulbs ( 115)Front bulb defectiveThe warning LAMPF! is indicated.A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk because it is easier for otherusers to oversee you andyour motorcycle.Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always carry a complete set of sparebulbs if possible.
Bulbs defectiveGeneral warning lightlights up yellow.The warningcated.LAMPS! is indi-A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk because it is easier for otherusers to oversee you andyour motorcycle.Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always carry a complete set of sparebulbs if possible.A combination of several bulbdefects is present.See the fault descriptionsabove.Ice warningIce warning symbol isdisplayed.The air temperature measuredat the motorcycle is lowerthan 37 F (3 C).The ice warning doesnot mean that there isno risk of black ice formingat measured temperaturesabove 37 F (3 C).Always think well ahead whentemperatures are low, especially on bridges and wherethe road is in the shade.Think well ahead when driving.Anti-theft alarm batteryweakBattery symbol with noteDWA is displayed.The anti-theft alarm batteryno longer has its full capacity.The operation of the anti-theftalarm is only ensured for alimited time with the motorcycle battery disconnected.Contact a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer.Anti-theft alarm batterydrainedGeneral warning lightlights up yellow.Battery symbol with noteDWA is displayed.The anti-theft alarm batteryhas no capacity. The operation of the anti-theft alarm isno longer ensured with the327Status indicatorsLow-beam headlight, highbeam headlight, side-light orturn indicator bulb defective.Replacing low-beam bulb( 112)Replacing high-beam bulb( 113)Replacing side-light bulb( 114)Replacing front turn indicator bulb ( 116)Replacing rear turn indicatorbulb ( 116)z
3Status indicators28zmotorcycle battery disconnected.Contact a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer.ABS warning indicatorsDisplayABS warnings are indicatedby a combination of thegeneral warning light andthe ABS warning light. Bothwarning lights can light upcontinuously or flash at a rateof one or four flashes persecond.The ABS warning lightis shown in two versionsdepending on country:Country version 1.Country version 2.The warning indicators in thischapter are described usingcountry version 1.
3Meaning29Lights up redBrake switch defective (30)Flashes 1x persecondPull-away test not completed (30)Flashes 4x persecondSelf-diagnosis not completed (30)Lights up redLights upABS warning lights defective
When you ordered your BMW motorcycle, you chose vari-ous items of custom equip-ment. This Rider's Manual describes optional equipment (OE) offered by BMW and se-lected optional accessories (OA). This explains why the manual may also contain de-scriptions of equipment which you have not ordered. Please note, too, that your motorcy-cle might not .
BMW optional acces-sories can be purchased and installed at your au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. EWS Electronic immobilizer. DWA Anti-theft alarm. ABS Anti-Lock Brake System. Equipment When you ordered your BMW motorcycle, you chose various items of custom equipment. This Rider's Manual describes optional equipment (OE) offered by BMW
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