BMW K 1200 LT User manual

Introduction

Welcome to BMW

We are delighted that you have

chosen a new BMW K 1200 LT

and would like to welcome you to

the community of BMW riders.

Familiarize yourself with your new

motorcycle, so that you can ride it

safely and confidently in all traffic

situations.

To make sure of this, please read

this Rider's Manual carefully

before starting to use your new

motorcycle. It contains important

information on how to operate the

controls and how to make the best

possible use of all the motor-

cycle's technical features.

In addition, it contains useful hints

and information on the correct

equipment for machine and rider,

to ensure maximum reliability and

safety, and advice on how to main-

tain the value of your motorcycle.

If you have any questions con-

cerning your motorcycle, your

authorized BMW motorcycle

retailer will gladly provide advice

and assistance.

We hope you enjoy reading this

Rider's Manual and wish you many

a pleasant, safe journey on your

BMW motorcycle.

Best wishes,

BMW Motorrad

Welcome to BMW

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Introduction

General information and

controls

General view, left side..............4-5

General view, right side ...........6-7

Cockpit .......................................8-9

Indicator and

warning lights ....................... 10-11

Ignition key and

steering lock ......................... 12-13

Handlebar fittings ................ 14-15

Hazard warning flashers ........... 16

Adjusting windshield/fins ......... 17

Reverser................................ 18-20

Cruise control....................... 21-24

Clock............................................ 25

Distance recorder...................... 26

On-board computer ............ 27-31

Case............................................. 32

Topcase ...................................... 33

Front seat.............................. 34-35

Rear seat ............................... 36-38

Seat heating ............................... 39

Helmet holder............................. 40

Safety check

Checklist......................................41

Engine oil...............................42-43

Fuel.........................................44-45

Handlebar levers ..................46-47

Brake system

- general ................................48-49

Brake system - with

BMW Integral ABS...............50-53

Clutch...........................................54

Coolant ........................................55

Spring preload ............................56

Wheels ...................................57-59

Loads .....................................60-61

Lights .....................................62-63

Contents

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Introduction

Starting – Riding – Parking

First time out........................ 64-65

Important notes ................... 66-67

Side stand............................. 68-69

Center stand EHCS ............ 70-72

Running in ............................ 73-74

Before you start ................... 75-76

Starting ........................................77

Indicator and

warning lights....................... 78-79

Riding, gear shifts................ 80-81

Brake system

- general................................ 82-83

Brake system - with

BMW Integral ABS .............. 84-92

BMW Integral ABS

- troubleshooting chart .............93

Arrive safely

Service ..................................94-96

Concluding thoughts................. 97

Contents

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General information and controls

1High-beam headlight

(bMaintenance Instructions,

Chapter 2)

2Low-beam headlight

(bMaintenance Instructions,

Chapter 2)

3Reservoir for clutch hydraulic

fluid (b54)

4Adjusting knob for spring pre-

load, rear suspension (b56)

5Case, left (b32)

– Seat opener (b34)

– Toolkit

– Repair kit for tubeless tires

(bMaintenance Instructions,

Chapter 2)

– Steel cable for helmet holder

(b40)

6Antenna (bMaintenance

Instructions, Chapter 2)

7Parking light

(bMaintenance Instructions,

Chapter 2)

( ) Number in parenthesess

bpage number for description

General view, left side

4 61 32

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General information and controls

General view, left side

8Fin, manually adjustable

(b17)

9Cockpit lighting

10 Socket, 12 V for connecting

electrical accessories –

max. load 5 A, 60 W

11 Shift lever for reverser

(b18-20)

12 Coolant reservoir (b55)

13 Helmet holder (b40)

14 Topcase (b33) with

– Interior lighting

– Mirror and

– Stowage compartment for:

on-board documentation and

oil funnel

() Numberinparenthesess

bpage number for description

10 12 13 149118

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General information and controls

1Case, right (b32) with

–CDchanger

OE (bSupple-

mentary Rider's Manual)

2Controls for audio system for

passengerOE (bSupplemen-

tary Rider's Manual)

3Brake-fluid reservoir, rear

brakes (b52)

4Fuse box (bMaintenance

Instructions, Chapter 2)

5Brake-fluid reservoir, front

brakes (b52)

6Fin, manually adjustable

(b17)

7Windshield, electrically

adjustable

8Engine oil filler neck (b43)

9Oil level display, engine (b43)

( ) Number in parenthesess

bpage number for description

OE Optional equipment

General view, right side

21 3 4 6 8 975

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General information and controls

General view, right side

10 Rear-light unit with

– Rear/brake light

– Flashing turn indicators, left/

right

– License plate light

11 Type plate with vehicle identi-

fication number (VIN)

12 Fuel filler cap (b44)

13 Stowage compartment with

–CDplayer

–Torch

14 Rocker switch for front and

rear seat heatingOE (b39)

() Numberinparenthesess

bpage number for description

OE Optional equipment

10 11

13 1214

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General information and controls

1Speedometer

2Pushbutton for setting clock

3Multifunction display with

–On-boardcomputer(

b28)

– Fuel gauge with indicator for

reserve (b45)

– Coolant temperature gauge

(b55)

–Odometer

–Tripmeter

–Clock

–Gearindicator

– Radio display

4Tachometer (b73)

5Trip meter reset button

6Radio controls (bSupple-

mentary Rider's Manual)

7Ignition key and steering lock

(b13)

( ) Number in parenthesess

bpage number for description

Cockpit

1 2 3 4 5 6

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General information and controls

8Indicator and warning lights

(b10, 11)

9Cockpit lighting

–AOn

–BOff

–C Automatic

(bSupplementary Rider's

Manual for the anti-theft

alarm DWAOE)

10 Knob for headlight beam

throw adjustment (b62)

11 Radio/CD player with stowage

compartment

12 Torch

() Numberinparenthesess

bpage number for description

OE Optional equipment

Cockpit

11 10

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General information and controls

A sensor controls automatic day-

time/nighttime switchover. The

LCD is illuminated at night.

1Warning light, engine oil pres-

sure, red p

(b42, 78)

2Warning light, battery charge

current, red r(b79)

3Left turn indicator repeater

green s

4Warning light, coolant

temperature, jred (b55, 79)

5Warning light, general red e

(b78)

6Warning light, ABS red l

(b78)

7Indicator light, neutral,

green k(b76)

( ) Number in parenthesess

bpage number for description

Indicator and warning lights

5 61 732 4

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