2003 bmw k1200lt owners manual




















Page 81 Before you start Fully retract the side stand Note: Engine does not start: Note: — Move the gear lever to the 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.

Page Starting Starting Starting 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.

Page Warning Lights Attention: or if coolant consumption is If warning light 6 comes on while excessive, consult a specialist the motorcycle is being ridden: workshop, preferably an consult a specialist workshop, authorised BMW motorcycle preferably an authorised BMW dealer. Page Riding, Gear Shifts Riding, gear shifts Engine speed Load changes Choose engine speeds in accord- ance with the coolant temperature Warning: reading, and do not use maximum Try not to open or close the engine speeds until the engine has reached its regular operating throttle abruptly, particularly on temperature.

Page Brake System - General Brake system - general Salt on brakes Wet brakes The brakes may fail to take effect immediately if the motorcycle was After the motorcycle has been washed, ridden through water or ridden on salt-covered roads and ridden in the rain, the brake discs the brakes were not applied for and pads may be wet or iced-over some time.

Page General The brake The brakes must first be system is defective. The maximum braking force it is possible to transfer to the carriageway depends, among What happens with bumps other things, on the road surface's in the road? Gravel, ice Braking in which ABS has to inter- vene has, by comparison with nor- mal braking, a significantly higher demand for electricity which puts a heavy load on the battery.

If only ABS control fails, the Inte Page Brake System Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS It meets all requirements of legis- lation around the world on the design of brakes for motor vehicles and allows the rider to brake the motorcycle.

The system is not designed for Page Bmw Integral Abs The brake system is defective if the test outcome is negative. 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. Page BMW Motorrad is a byword for excellent quality of Certain signs of wear, more-over, service. To ensure that your BMW may otherwise not be noticed is always in optimum condition, until it is too late to put them right at moderate cost.

These satisfy all safety motorcycle dealer can supply you requirements and are precisely Page O - S On-board computer, 8 Residual braking function, 51 Ambient temperature, 30 Reverser, 18 Average consumption, 29 Lever, 5 Average speed, 28 Revolution counter, 8 Display dimming, 31 Riding, 80 Estimated residual range, 28 Right flashing turn indicator switch, Handlebar-mounted remote controls, 27 Rims, Print page 1 Print document pages. Rename the bookmark. Delete bookmark? Cancel Delete.

Delete from my manuals? Sign In OR. Don't have an account? Sign up! Restore password. Upload manual. If you have any questions, please direct them to your BMW retailer, who is always available to assist you with advice and support for all of your motorcycle needs. We wish you pleasant reading of this operation manual and many enjoyable journeys on your BMW! Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation or unsafe practice that may cause property damage or may invalidate your vehicle warranty. Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or injury.

Tips for facilitation of operation, control and adjustment, as well as maintenance work. In the interest of your personal safety, please read this operating manual and particularly the safety notes carefully and in full. Check the volume control position of your ComSystem prior to use. If in doubt about the correct setting, turn the volume control counter-clockwise to a minimal level prior to turning on ignition to avoid excessively loud volume when the motorcycle ignition is turned on.

Set your ComSystem to a volume level which allows you at all times to hear traffic noises and the signals of other road-users especially police and emergency services. Volume settings which prevent this are dangerous to you and those around you.

Moreover, the influence of high noise levels can damage your hearing. Only use the communications features of the ComSystem when the traffic situation allows without danger. Observe all local regulations with respect to helmet installed audio systems. While driving, do not conduct any conversations by radio or telephone which will distract you from events on the road.

In these cases, you should stop the motorcycle and only drive on after the conversation is concluded. Never dial the telephone while riding, unless you have a voicecontrolled dialing phone service and the driving situation permits.

Only press the transmit button when you really want to transmit via twoway radio. All conversations and telephone calls that are conducted with the transmit button pressed can be received and overheard by third parties when the two-way radio is switched on.

The audio management of the K LT consists of inputs and outputs from numerous standard and optional devices. To gain the most benefit from the system, it is necessary to understand what functions are available. As with all audio systems, these devices operate on different levels, which determine what priority each level has over the other.

These levels go from lowest priority level 1 to highest priority level 4. Level 1 - Music can be received into the helmet headsets using one of the sources listed below:. The ComSystem intercom is also engaged when a signal is received from:.

Level 3 - Cell Phone, which mutes all level 2 and lower functions except intercom , connecting rider and passenger helmet headsets to cell phone. The 3. Page 10 such as MP3 devices to the audio channel Level 1. Page 12 oddments compartment.

A longer cable is available PN 99 99 0 to allow placement of the phone in the optional tank utility pouch 71 60 2 Several different adapter cables have been developed for the most popular FRS radios see page Rider and passenger can discuss what is being heard from the FRS or CB radio without that conversation be transmitted.

If CB is also being monitored, incoming transmissions will mix with the FRS radio broadcasts, muting the music as well. Therefore, expect less range in mountain areas, greater range in plains areas.

Note: For maximum enjoyment of the system, it is imperative that the helmet headset microphone placement be correct, as advised in the headset installation instructions. Page 17 desired channel. You can select memory functions to remember specific channels.

Use the CB radio volume control to do this you need to receive a real transmission to do this before the ride begins. How- ever, if out of habit you press the PTT button while talking on the phone something you should not do , that portion of your phone conversation could be transmitted over the FRS or CB radio.

Page 21 BMW helmet headsets are delivered with upper-section cords only, which possess a universal plug connection enabling connection to BMW as well as other brands of motorcycle audio systems. A lower section cord must be purchased to complete the connection to the motorcycle. Page 22 PTT switch which can be attached with Velcro.



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