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10LTbkg6.book Seite 1 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Please note d Warning: This symbol stands for precautions and measures which are essential in order to protect the rider or other persons from possibly severe or fatal injury. e Attention: Instructions and precautions specifically intended to prevent damage to the motorcycle. Disregarding them may render the warranty invalid. L Note: Specific instructions on how to operate, control, adjust or look after items of equipment on the motorcycle.
10LTrug6.fm Seite 2 Dienstag, 22. Mai 2007 4:49 16 1 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 consumption and performance data are quoted to the customary tolerances. The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 3 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 BMW recommends Castrol BMW Motorrad Printed information Order No.: 01 41 7 706 831 06.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 1 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Welcome to BMW i Introduction 1 In addition, it contains useful hints and information on the correct equipment for machine and rider, to ensure maximum reliability Welcome to BMW and safety, and advice on how to We are delighted that you have maintain the value of your motorchosen a new BMW K 1200 LT and would like to welcome you to cycle. If you have any questions conthe community of BMW riders.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 2 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Contents i Introduction 2 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............
10LTbkg6.book Seite 3 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Contents i Introduction 3 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............
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10LTbkg6.book Seite 10 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Telltale and warning lights 1 2 3 4 5 6* 7 1 General information and controls 10 L Note: A sensor controls automatic daytime/night-time switchover. The LCD is illuminated at night.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 11 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Telltale and warning lights 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 8 Telltale light, high-beam headlight, blue q 9 Telltale light, anti-theft alarm DWAOE (b Supplementary Rider's Manual for the antitheft alarm DWA) 10 Telltale light, reverser yellow 11 Right turn indicator repeater green t 12 Warning light, fuel level/when approx. 4 litres (0.9 Imp.gal.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 12 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Ignition switch and steering lock 1 General information and controls 12 d Keys You will receive one master key and one spare key. The key number is on the accompanying tag. d Warning: Only a RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION is available when the ignition is switched off (b 87) OE Optional extra Warning: Never attach other keys or key rings to the motorcycle key – risk to safety if keys were trapped between the handlebars and the fairing.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 13 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Ignition switch and steering lock 1 Key positions • Turn the handlebars to full left lock. Operating position, ignition, lights and all circuits switched on, self-test of the instrument cluster is perAttention: formed (b 10) Engage the steering lock with the R * Ignition and lights off, handlebars in this position only.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 14 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Left handlebar fitting 1 3 2 1 General information and controls 14 7 6 d Warning: To prevent air from entering the hydraulic circuit: • do not turn the fitting on the handlebar.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 15 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Right handlebar fitting 8 9 10 A B C 1 13 12 11 d Warning: To prevent air from entering the brake system: • do not turn the fitting on the handlebar.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 16 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Hazard warning flashers 1 1 General information and controls 16 To switch on the hazard warning flashers: Hazard warning flashers L Note: The ignition must be switched on before the hazard warning flashers can be used. Do not use the hazard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary. Note state of battery charge.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 17 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Adjusting windscreen/fins 1 B Adjusting the windscreen: • Switch on the ignition • Press switch 1 – A Raise windscreen – B Lower windscreen Steplessly adjust the windscreen Adjusting left/right fin: by moving the switch to the appro- • Move the left and right fins to priate position, A or B the desired position e Attention: The windscreen and fins are not fuel-resistant. L Note: The fins regulate the pressure of the slipstream against the rider.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 18 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Reverser 1 General information and controls 18 d Warning: Rules for reversing: – No passenger – You must be seated on the motorcycle – Keep both feet on the ground – Keep your feet well clear of the footrests on both sides – Keep both hands on the handlebar grips Warning: – Make sure side stand and Avoid steep and uneven road main stand are both fully surfaces when reversing.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 19 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Reverser 1 Reversing • Start the engine (b 76, 77) • Select neutral – Green neutral telltale light k ON (b 10) • Push lever 1 of reverser all the way toward position R until it engages L – Yellow reverser telltale light Note: ON (b 11) If lever 1 does not engage easily in position R • Press and hold down starter button 2 – slightly rock the motorcycle – Carefully reverse the motorbackwards and forwards until lever cycle 1 engages.
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10LTbkg6.book Seite 21 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Cruise control OE 1 d Warning: Do not engage cruise control when: – Riding on twisty roads with poor forward vision – Heavy traffic does not permit you to maintain a constant road speed – Riding on wet, unpaved or dirty roads L Note: With automatic cruise control, speed can be controlled in the range between 40 and 160 km/h (25 and 100 mph).
10LTbkg6.book Seite 22 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Cruise control OE 1 1 General information and controls 22 2 Setting road speed • Briefly press button 2 in SET direction (arrow) – Yellow telltale light for cruise control is ON (b 11) L Activating the system • Move switch 1 to ON – Red telltale light in the switch is ON Note: The motorcycle maintains and memorises your current cruising speed.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 23 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Cruise control OE 1 1 2 Step-by-step acceleration Stepless acceleration • Press button 2 in SET direction • Press and hold down button 2 in – Memorised road speed SET direction (arrow) increases by approx.
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10LTbkg6.book Seite 26 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Distance recorder 1 1 26 General information and controls 2 L Note: Distance recorder 2 appears only when the ignition switch is in the • Ignition switch ON ON position.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 27 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 On-board computer 1 1 Handlebar-mounted remote controls L Note: Use rocker switch 1 on the left handlebar fitting to access the menu of the on-board computer. When you switch on the ignition (ignition switch in the ON position), the display initially shows the ambient temperature, before switching to the reading that was displayed before the ignition was switched off.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 28 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 On-board computer 1 General information and controls 28 Residual range L Note: Reading in km or miles, depending on national-market version. The range is estimated on the basis of style of riding and taking the remaining supply of fuel into account. Note that the range cannot be shown accurately if the motorcycle was placed on its side stand. The Average road speed reading is corrected during the journey.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 29 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 On-board computer 1 General information and controls 29 Average consumption L Note: Reading in litres/km, litres/mile, or miles/gallon, depending on national-market version. Average consumption can be computed for two different distances, for example an entire trip or just one leg of a journey. The average is calculated over the time the engine is running. Stops with the engine switched off are ignored.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 30 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 On-board computer 1 General information and controls 30 1 Ambient temperature L d Warning: Note: Reading in °C or °F, depending on The ice warning does not mean that there is no risk of black ice national-market version. forming at measured temperatures above 3 °C.
10LT01g6.fm Seite 31 Mittwoch, 30. Mai 2007 1:15 13 On-board computer 1 1 2 Display dimming d Warning: Do not attempt to adjust the display dimmer unless the motor-cycle is at a standstill – Risk of accident – The brightness of the display increases one level each time you press the button. Each time you press the button after maximum brightness is reached, brightness is reduced by one level. The brightness of the backlit multifunction display is variable.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 32 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Opening/closing cases 2 1 A General information and controls 32 1 L Note: If your motorcycle is equipped with central lockingOE, see the Supplementary Rider's Manual for the anti-theft alarm • Place the motorcycle on the main (centre) or side stand – Make sure the ground is level and firm.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 33 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Opening/closing topcase C 1 B 33 1 A Opening the topcase • If necessary, unlock the topcase • Turn key in topcase lock to position A • Press down locking cylinder – Latch 1 snaps open • Pull up latch 1 as far as it will go (arrow) • You can now open the lid of the topcase – Topcase lighting B ON C OFF Closing the topcase L Note: The interior light goes out automatically when you close the topcase.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 34 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Front seat 1 General information and controls 34 1 Opening front seat • Place the motorcycle on the main (centre) or side stand – Make sure the ground is level and firm.
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10LTbkg6.book Seite 39 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Seat heating 2 1 1 C General information and controls 39 B A L Note: Use the seat heating only when necessary. The increase in power consumption can drain the battery if you are riding at the low end of the engine-speed range.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 40 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Helmet holder 1 General information and controls 40 2 1 • Open the seat (b 34) • Pass steel cableOA 1 through the chinguards of the helmets • Hook the steel cableOA 1 over the holder 2 • Carefully close and lock the front seat (b 34) L Note: Helmets can also be stored in the topcase (b 61).
10LTbkg6.book Seite 41 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Checklist Use the safety checklist – before every journey Please perform the safety check accurately. If your motorcycle needs any routine maintenance, you can then attend to it before the journey starts (b Maintenance Instructions), or have it carried out by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW motorcycle dealer. This is to ensure that your motorcycle complies with road-vehicle use and safety laws.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 42 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Engine oil 2 Safety check 42 Checking oil level Check the oil level at regular intervals. Always check the oil level when the engine is at operating temperature, because the difference between the oil level indicated when the engine is at operating temperature and the oil level indicated when the engine is very cold due to extremely low outdoor temperatures -10 °C (14 °F) can be as much as 10 mm (0.4 in).
10LTbkg6.book Seite 43 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Engine oil A 2 1 43 2 3 • Check the oil level at the sight glass: A (MAX) Top edge of sight glass B (MIN) Bottom edge of sight glass – The difference between the two marks is approx. 0.5 litre (0.9 Imp.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 44 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Fuel 2 2 1 Safety check 44 e Refuelling d Attention: Note that fuel containing lead will destroy the catalytic converter. Do not run the fuel tank dry or you may damage the engine or catalytic converter. Warning: Fuel is flammable and explo• Place motorcycle on side stand sive. Do not smoke. Never bring – Make sure the ground is level a naked flame near the fuel and firm. tank.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 45 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Fuel 2 3 • Refuel – Always use super (premium) unleaded fuel to DIN 51607 or equivalent standard, min. octane number 95 (RON) or 85 Capacity (MON) – Total capacity: 24 litres • To close fuel cap 2: (5.3 Imp.gals.) – Place the cap in position, turn – A yellow warning light 3 comes it clockwise as far as it will go on when there are approx. and lock it 4 litres (0.9 Imp.pint) of fuel left in the tank L Note: Hold the tank cap while locking it.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 46 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Handlebar levers 2 A Safety check 46 3 1 Clutch lever, adjusting e Attention: Sudden changes in play or spongy action indicate a fault in the hydraulic system. If you are doubtful about the reliability of the hydraulic clutch operating system consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW motorcycle dealer. d Warning: To prevent air from entering the hydraulic circuit of the clutch: do not turn the fitting on the handlebar.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 47 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Handlebar levers 2 A Safety check 47 4 1 d Adjusting the handbrake lever Warning: • Turn knob A to set the most To prevent air from entering the comfortable span: brake circuit: do not turn the fit- – Setting 1: minimum span ting on the handlebar.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 48 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Brake system - general 2 Safety check 48 Brake system, checking d Warning: Sudden changes in play or spongy action of the brake lever indicate a fault in the brake system. Before riding off, therefore, always check the resistance of the front and rear brake levers and test operation of the Work on the brake system brakes. Do not ride the motorcycle if you have any doubts about the Warning: safety of the brake system.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 49 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Brake system - general 2 Safety check 49 d Warning: Have the brake pads replaced before they wear to the minimum permissible thickness: have the work performed by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW motorcycle dealer. Checking brake pads Brake pad wear depends on your personal style of riding.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 50 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS 2 Safety check 50 Checking brake fluid level d Warning: On a motorcycle equipped with BMW Integral ABS, the brake fluid level in the reservoir (b 52) does NOT drop as the brake Changing the brake fluid pads wear.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 51 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS 2 Safety check 51 RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION d Warning: When the ignition is switched off, before and during self-diagnosis (b 90), or if the BMW Integral ABS fails, only a RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION (b 87) remains available for slowing the motorcycle.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 52 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS MIN 2 Safety check 52 Checking front brake fluid level d Warning: Never permit the brake fluid level to drop below the minimum level (MIN mark).
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10LTbkg6.book Seite 54 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Clutch 2 MIN Safety check 54 Checking the fluid level in the clutch fitting • Read off fluid level on sight glass MIN Minimum level (centre of sight glass) d L Warning: Never permit the fluid level to drop below the middle of the sight glass (MIN) • Place the motorcycle on its main (centre) stand – Make sure the ground is level and firm.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 55 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Coolant 2 55 Safety check MAX MIN Checking coolant level e e Attention: Attention: Always keep the coolant level Never overfill the expansion tank above the minimum mark. Check underneath the front seat. coolant level only when the engine is cold. • Add coolant if necessary • Close the left case (b 32) • Place the motorcycle on its main (centre) stand – Make sure the ground is level Note: and firm.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 56 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Spring preload 1 2 A 1 B Safety check 56 d Warning: Before the journey starts, adjust spring preload to suit the gross weight/load on the motorcycle. With luggage (approx.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 57 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Wheels 2 Safety check 57 d Warning: Use only wheels and tyres that BMW Motorrad has approved for your motorcycle. For each size of tyre BMW tests certain makes, and approves those that it certifies as roadworthy. If BMW Motorrad has not approved the wheels and tyres it cannot assess their suitability or provide any guarantee of road safety.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 58 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Wheels 2 Safety check 58 Checking tyre tread d Warning: Comply with local legal require- Checking tyre pressures ments concerning minimum tread depth. Worn tyres can impair handling. Warning: Incorrect tyre pressures have a • Measure tread depth at the cen- considerable influence on handling and on tyre life. tre of the tyre tread Tyre pressures must be chosen BMW's minimum tread depth rec- to suit the total weight on the motorcycle.
10LTbku6.book Seite 59 Freitag, 18. Mai 2007 11:40 11 Wheels 2 Safety check 59 – If tires are cold: • Remove valve caps • Check/correct tire pressures Tire pressures: Front One-up 2.5 bar (36.3 psi) Two-up 2.5 bar (36.3 psi) Two-up with luggage (2.5 bar (36.3 psi) Screwing on valve caps Rear 2.9 bar (42.1 psi) 2.9 bar (42.1 psi) 3.2 bar (46.4 psi) • Screw the valve caps back on tightly d Warning: At high road speeds, tyre valves have a tendency to open as a result of centrifugal force.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 60 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Accessories and loads 2 Safety check 60 d Warning: BMW cannot examine or test each product of outside origin on the accessories and tyres market to ensure that it can be used on or in connection with BMW motorcycles without constituting a safety hazard. Even approval by an official inspection authority or an official permit (General Operating Permit) cannot always provide this guarantee.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 61 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Accessories and loads 2 Safety check 61 Correct loading e Attention: Do not exceed the gross weight limit of 600 kg (1,300 lbs). Do not exceed the wheel load limits of 204 kg (449 lbs) at the front and 402 kg (886 lbs) at the rear.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 62 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Lights 1 2 Safety check 62 Rear light Checking lights e Attention: Check that all lights are operational at the start of each journey. General warning light 1 (b 78) ON: Brake light or rear light defective. If the rear light is defective the brake light is dimmed and acts as a rear light. When you apply the brakes the brake light shines at full brightness.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 63 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Lights 2 Safety check 63 2 Adjusting headlight for RHD/LHD traffic Basic setting : • Turn knob 2 counter-clockwise as far as it will go Adjusting to suit load: • Change the spring strut setting to suit load (b 56) L Note: When spring preload is adjusted (b 56), beam throw is automatically adjusted to suit the load on the motorcycle.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 64 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 First time out 3 Starting – Riding – Parking 64 e Attention: BMW Integral ABS incorporates a brake booster, so braking efficiency is significantly higher than with conventional brake systems. Handling your motorcycle safely Each motorcycle has a character all its own.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 65 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 First time out 3 Safe motorcycling does not depend on the motorcycle and equipment alone. Your own skill and common-sense are needed too. The key to genuine safety on the road is a sensible balance between the motorcycle's technical features and the rider's skill, so that together they form a single efficient unit. Riding safely in traffic calls for a sense of responsibility to your passenger and to other road users.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 66 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Important notes 3 BMW Integral ABS 66 d Starting – Riding – Parking Warning: When the ignition is switched off or if the BMW Integral ABS fails, only a RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION remains available for slowing the motorcycle (b 87).
10LTbkg6.book Seite 67 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Important notes 3 Catalytic converter e Attention: To avoid damage to the catalytic converter: • Do not run the fuel tank dry • Do not push start your motorcycle.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 68 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Side stand 3 Starting – Riding – Parking 68 • Switch off the ignition • Keep both feet on the ground Placing motorcycle on side • Hold the left handlebar grip with stand your left hand • Keep your right hand on the right handlebar grip and the Warning: handbrake lever For safety reasons, never sit on • Hold the motorcycle upright and the motorcycle with the side balanced stand extended.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 69 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Side stand 3 Removing motorcycle from side stand • Turn the ignition key to the “R” or “ON” position (b 13) – handlebars unlocked • Both feet on the ground, no Warning: weight on the motorcycle If the motorcycle is fitted with • Hold the left handlebar grip with BMW Integral ABS, only the your left hand RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC• Keep your right hand on the TION is available when the igniright handlebar grip and the tion is switched off (b 87).
10LTbkg6.book Seite 70 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Main (centre) stand 3 Electro-hydraulic centre-stand system EHCS Starting – Riding – Parking 70 L Note: Your motorcycle has an electro-hydraulic centre stand, EHCS for short, that makes it easy to park the motorcycle on its main stand.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 71 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Main (centre) stand 3 • Hold the right handlebar grip with your right hand Placing motorcycle on main • Sit upright on the motorcycle, (centre) stand e Attention: • Always make sure the surface under the stand is level and firm.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 72 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Main (centre) stand 3 Starting – Riding – Parking 72 Removing motorcycle from main stand • Select neutral kN • Turn the ignition key to the “R” or “ON” position (b 13) Warning: – handlebars unlocked For safety reasons, never sit on • Both feet on the ground, no the motorcycle with the main weight on the motorcycle stand extended.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 73 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Running in 3 Running-in engine speeds From 0 to 1,000 km (600 miles) • Engine speed max. 4,000 rpm and no full-load acceleration • Do not omit the first inspection Attention: after 1,000 km (600 miles). Exceeding the specified engine Make an appointment with your speeds while running in will conauthorised BMW motorcycle tribute to premature engine dealer in good time, so that the wear. work can be performed punctually.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 74 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Running in 3 Starting – Riding – Parking 74 Running in new brake pads d Warning: New brake pads must “bed down” and therefore do not achieve their optimum friction levels during the first 500 km (300 miles). This slight initial reduction in Running in new tyres braking efficiency can be compensated for by exerting greater pressure on the lever. Warning: Try to avoid all unnecessary New tyres have a smooth surhard braking during this initial face.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 75 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Before you start 3 0 1 75 Starting – Riding – Parking 0 Switching on the ignition – Move the kill switch to the run position 1 • Ignition switch ON In an emergency only: • Move the kill switch to the 0 position.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 76 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Before you start 3 Starting – Riding – Parking 76 Fully retract the side stand L Note: Engine does not start: – Move the gear lever to the k Note: If the side stand is extended and a position or disengage the clutch gear engaged, you cannot start Engine stops when first gear is the motorcycle.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 77 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Starting 3 Starting d Warning: Do not allow the engine to idle unnecessarily or for prolonged periods of time – risk of overheating or fire. Ride away immediately after starting the engine. Note: Avoid high engine speeds after Do not turn the throttle twistgrip a cold start. when starting the engine. L e Attention: If you attempt to start the engine when the battery is flat, you will hear the relay chattering.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 78 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Warning lights 3 Starting – Riding – Parking 78 4 1* 3 2 Engine oil pressure Warning light 4 goes out above idle speed. e Attention: The ABS warning light 1 lights up If warning light 4 comes on during if the BMW Integral ABS develops the journey, take the following action as soon as traffic conditions a fault (b 93).
10LTbkg6.book Seite 79 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Warning lights 3 6 Starting – Riding – Parking 79 5 Coolant temperature Warning light 5 (red) goes out when the engine is started, above idle speed. e Attention: If the coolant temperature warning light 5 comes on, stop the engine and allow it to cool down. Check coolant level in the expansion tank (b 55).
10LTbkg6.book Seite 80 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Riding, gear shifts 3 Starting – Riding – Parking 80 Engine speed Choose engine speeds in accordance with the coolant temperature reading, and do not use maximum engine speeds until the engine has reached its regular operating temperature. When the revolution counter needle enters the red zone on the dial, the fuel supply is interrupted in order to protect the engine against overspeeding, as you will notice because the engine “stutters”.
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10LTbkg6.book Seite 82 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Brake system - general 3 Starting – Riding – Parking 82 Salt on brakes Wet brakes After the motorcycle has been washed, ridden through water or ridden in the rain, the brake discs and pads may be wet (or iced-over in winter), and may not take effect immediately. d Warning: The brakes have to dry before they start to bite.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 83 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Brake system - general 3 Starting – Riding – Parking 83 Oil and grease on brakes d Warning: Brake discs and pads must be free from oil or grease. Dirt or mud on brakes When you ride on loose surfaces or muddy roads, the brakes may fail to take effect immediately because of dirt or moisture on the Warning: discs or brake pads. If the brake lever can be moved right to the limit of its travel, this indicates a mechanical or hydraulic fault.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 84 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS 3 Starting – Riding – Parking 84 How does ABS work? The maximum braking force it is possible to transfer to the carriageway depends, among other things, on the road surface's coefficient of friction. Gravel, ice and snow, and water on the road, have significantly poorer coefficients of friction than a dry, clean asphalt road surface. The poorer the road's coefficient of friction, the longer the braking distance.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 85 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS 3 What do we observe during rider safety training? Braking in which ABS has to intervene has, by comparison with normal braking, a significantly higher demand for electricity which puts a heavy load on the battery. The battery is constantly being charged in normal riding so that it always has sufficient capacity available.
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10LTbkg6.book Seite 87 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS 3 What happens if ABS control fails? A fault in BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is indicated by a corresponding warning display in the instrument cluster. If only ABS control fails, the Integral system and the brake servo action remain operational. If these In emergency braking as it is systems also fail, the residual often taught, in which the brake brake function is applied.
10LT03g6.fm Seite 88 Mittwoch, 30. Mai 2007 1:17 13 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS 3 Starting – Riding – Parking 88 It meets all requirements of legislation around the world on the design of brakes for motor vehicles and allows the rider to brake the motorcycle.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 89 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS 3 Starting – Riding – Parking 89 What is the design specification for BMW Motorrad Integral ABS? BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ensures stability of the motorcycle on any surface within the bounds of physics. The system is not designed for special requirements such as those that arise under extreme conditions of competition off-road or on the racetrack.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 90 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS 1* 3 2 Starting – Riding – Parking 90 • Release the brake levers, if necessary • Switch on the ignition The BMW Integral ABS performs Initially: self-diagnosis and a pull-away – ABS warning light 1: test to ensure its operability. Flashes at 4 Hz Self-diagnosis is performed auto- – General warning light 2: matically when you switch on the ON ignition.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 91 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS 1* 2 3 • Start the engine. • Move off – ABS warning light 1: OFF (as of approx.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 92 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS 3 Starting – Riding – Parking 92 d Warning: If the BMW Integral ABS fails in both brake circuits, a RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION only is available (b 87). d Warning: If the RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION (b 87) is active, maintain a defensive riding style and proceed immediately to a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW motorcycle dealer.
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10LT04g6.fm Seite 94 Mittwoch, 30. Mai 2007 1:18 13 Service 4 Arrive safely 94 Your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer can provide information on Advanced technology requires the specified Service, Inspection specially adapted methods of and Annual Inspection work maintenance and repair. neeed. Have all maintenance and repair work carried out confirmed in the "BMW Service" chapter of Attention: the Maintenance If maintenance and repair work is Instrucations manual.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 95 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Service 4 Arrive safely 95 BMW Motorrad service quality Along with its reputation for engineering quality and high reliability, BMW Motorrad is a byword for excellent quality of service. To ensure that your BMW is always in optimum condition, BMW Motorrad recommends that you have the maintenance work required for your motorcycle carried out regularly, preferably by your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 96 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Service 4 Arrive safely 96 BMW Motorrad Service Card: on-the-spot breakdown assistance In the event of a breakdown, the BMW Motorrad Service Card issued with each new BMW motorcycle enables you to access an extensive range of services such as break down assistance, motorcycle transportation etc. (details can differ from country to country). In the event of a breakdown, contact BMW Motorrad's Mobile Service.
10LTbkg6.book Seite 97 Mittwoch, 16. Mai 2007 10:35 10 Concluding thoughts 4 Now it's your turn • Regular care is important, with all functions checked before the journey starts. • Use only genuine BMW accessories. These satisfy all safety requirements and are precisely matched to your BMW motorcycle. • Have your motorcycle serviced only by the trained, expert personnel at your local authorised BMW motorcycle dealer. • Do not under any circumstances install unapproved accessories.
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