BMW K 1200 LT User manual

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BMW Motorrad

On-board

documentation

consisting of

Rider's Manual

and Maintenance

Instructions

BMW Motorrad

On-board

documentation

consisting of

Rider's Manual

and Maintenance

Instructions

BMW Motorrad

On-board

documentation

consisting of

Rider's Manual

and Maintenance

Instructions

BMW Motorrad

On-board

documentation

consisting of

Rider's Manual

and Maintenance

Instructions

BMW Motorrad

On-board

documentation

consisting of

Rider's Manual

and Maintenance

Instructions

BMW Motorrad

On-board

documentation

consisting of

Rider's Manual

and Maintenance

Instructions

BMW Motorrad

On-board

documentation

consisting of

Rider's Manual

and Maintenance

Instructions

BMW Motorrad

On-board

documentation

consisting of

Rider's Manual

and Maintenance

Instructions

BMW Motorrad

On-board

documentation

consisting of

Rider's Manual

and Maintenance

Instructions

BMW Motorrad

On-board

documentation

consisting of

Rider's Manual

and Maintenance

Instructions

BMW Motorrad

On-board

documentation

consisting of

Rider's Manual

and Maintenance

Instructions

BMW Motorrad

On-board

documentation

consisting of

Rider's Manual

and Maintenance

Instructions

BMW Motorrad

On-board

documentation

consisting of

Rider's Manual

and Maintenance

Instructions

BMW Motorrad

On-board

documentation

consisting of

Rider's Manual

and Maintenance

Instructions

BMW Motorrad

On-board

documentation

consisting of

Rider's Manual

and Maintenance

Instructions

BMW Motorrad

On-board

documentation

consisting of

Rider's Manual

and Maintenance

Instructions

Rider's Manual

K 1200 LT

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Please note

dWarning:

This symbol stands for pre-

cautions and measures which

are essential in order to pro-

tect the rider or other persons

from possibly severe or fatal

injury.

eAttention:

Instructions and precautions

specifically intended to prevent

damage to the motorcycle. Dis-

regarding them may render the

warranty invalid.

LNote:

Specific instructions on how to

operate, control, adjust or look

after items of equipment on the

motorcycle.

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Details described or illustrated in

this booklet may differ from the

motor-cycle's actual specification as

purchased, the accessories fitted or

the national-market specification.

Please note that no claims will be

entertained on the basis of such

discrepancies.

Dimensions, weights, fuel consump-

tion and performance data are quoted

to the customary tolerances.

The right to modify designs, equip-

ment and accessories is reserved.

Printing and other errors and

omissions excepted.

Not to be reproduced either wholly

or in part without written permission

from BMW Motorrad,

After Sales.

Printed in Germany

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Printed information

Order No.:

01 41 7 706 831

06.2007

3rd edition The Ultimate

Driving Machine

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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.

Familiarise 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

maintain the value of your motor-

cycle.

If you have any questions con-

cerning your motorcycle, your

authorised BMW motorcycle

dealer 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

Telltale and

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

Ignition switch and

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

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

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

Adjusting windscreen/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

Centre stand EHCS ............ 70-72

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

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

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

Telltale 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

Reliability...............................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

preload, rear suspension

(b56)

( ) Number in parentheses

bpage number for description

5Case, left (b32)

– Seat opener (b34)

–Toolkit

– Repair kit for tubeless tyres

(bMaintenance Instruc-

tions, Chapter 2)

– Steel cable for helmet

holder (b40)

6Aerial (bMaintenance

Instructions, Chapter 2)

7Parking light (bMaintenance

Instructions, Chapter 2)

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

() Numberinparentheses

bpage number for description

10 12 13 149118

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