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BMW K 1200RS User Manual

BMW K 1200RS
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BMW K 1200RS Specifications

General IconGeneral
Displacement1171 cc
Power130 hp (96 kW) @ 8750 rpm
Torque117 Nm (86 lb-ft) @ 6750 rpm
Transmission6-speed
Final DriveShaft drive
Front SuspensionTelelever
Rear SuspensionParalever
Front BrakesDual disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc

Summary

Introduction

00 Maintenance and General Information

Tightening torques

Specifications for tightening various components.

Key to maintenance intervals

Explains the codes for different service intervals.

Changing engine oil, renewing oil filter element

Procedure for engine oil and filter replacement.

Checking valve clearances, adjusting if necessary

Process for measuring and adjusting valve clearances.

Brake system

Overview and checks for the front and rear brake systems.

Checking throttle cable play, adjusting if necessary

Adjusting the throttle cable for correct play.

11 Engine

Technical data

Specifications for engine components and performance.

Removing the oil/water pump

Procedure for removing the oil and water pump assembly.

Removing crankshaft

Procedure for removing the crankshaft.

Assembling engine

General instructions for engine reassembly.

12 Engine electrical system

Technical data

Specifications for engine electrical components.

Timing the ignition

Steps to set and check engine ignition timing.

Renewing alternator

Procedure for replacing the alternator.

Renewing starter motor

Instructions for starter motor maintenance or replacement.

13 Fuel preparation and control

Technical data

Specifications for the fuel system.

Removing and installing fuel injection rail

How to remove and install the fuel injection rail.

Removing and installing injectors

Steps for injector removal and installation.

Checking fuel pressure

How to measure fuel system pressure.

16 Fuel tank and lines

Removing and installing fuel tank

Steps to remove and install the fuel tank.

Removing/installing fuel pump assembly, fuel filter and fuel pump

Procedures for fuel pump and filter assembly.

17 Cooling

Renewing coolant

Procedure for draining and refilling coolant.

Removing and installing radiator with fan

Steps to remove and install radiator and fan.

Removing and installing thermostat

How to remove and install the thermostat.

18 Exhaust system

Removing and installing exhaust system

Steps for exhaust system removal and installation.

Removing/installing oxygen sensor

Procedure for oxygen sensor replacement.

21 Clutch

Removing and installing clutch

Complete procedure for clutch removal and installation.

Removing clutch housing

Steps to remove the clutch housing.

Removing/installing clutch slave cylinder and clutch release rod

Procedures for clutch slave cylinder and release rod.

23 Gearbox

Technical data

Specifications for the gearbox.

Removing gearbox

Steps for removing the entire gearbox.

Dismantling gearbox

Procedures for disassembling the gearbox.

Checking/adjusting backlash

Adjusting gear backlash.

31 Front fork

Technical data

Specifications for front fork components.

Removing and installing telescopic fork

Steps to remove and install the telescopic fork.

Dismantling/reassembling telescopic fork

Detailed steps for telescopic fork disassembly and reassembly.

Removing and installing front suspension strut

Procedure for suspension strut removal and installation.

Removing and installing leading link

Procedure for leading link removal and installation.

32 Steering

Technical data

Specifications for steering components.

Removing/installing brake lever fitting

Procedure for brake lever fitting removal and installation.

Removing/installing throttle cable

Steps to remove and install the throttle cable.

33 Rear wheel drive

Technical data

Specifications for rear wheel drive.

Removing, dismantling, reassembling and installing rear wheel drive

Comprehensive guide for rear wheel drive maintenance.

Checking/adjusting backlash

Adjusting backlash in the rear wheel drive.

Removing, dismantling, reassembling and installing rear swinging arm

Comprehensive guide for swinging arm maintenance.

34 Brakes

Technical data

Specifications for brake system components.

Removing and installing front brake caliper

Steps to remove and install the front brake caliper.

Removing and installing front ABS sensor

Steps to remove and install the front ABS sensor.

Renewing front brake lines/hoses

Procedure for replacing front brake lines and hoses.

36 Wheels and tyres

Technical data

Specifications for wheels and tyres.

Removing and installing front wheel

Steps to remove and install the front wheel.

Removing and installing wheel bearings

Procedures for wheel bearing removal and installation.

Static balancing of front and rear wheels

Procedure for wheel balancing.

46 Frame

General view of fairing sections

Exploded view of fairing components.

Removing/installing fairing

Steps to remove and install fairing components.

Removing/installing upper section of fairing with headlight

Steps for upper fairing and headlight removal/installation.

Removing/installing pivot mount with centre (main) and side (prop) stands

Procedure for stand pivot mount removal and installation.

Measuring wheel track offset

How to measure wheel track offset.

51 Equipment

Raise the frame

Instructions for safely raising the motorcycle frame.

Lowering the frame

Procedure for safely lowering the motorcycle frame.

Removing/installing ignition switch/steering lock cable

Steps for ignition switch/lock cable removal and installation.

61 General electrical system

Technical data

Specifications for electrical system components.

Removing/installing battery

Steps for battery removal and installation.

Wiring harness

Diagram showing the wiring harness layout.

Relay positions in electronic equipment box

Location of relays within the electronic box.

Renewing ABS sensor at front/rear

Procedure for renewing ABS sensors.

62 Instruments

Technical data

Specifications for instrument cluster and lights.

Renewing instrument cluster

Procedure for renewing the instrument cluster.

Removing and installing instrument cluster

Steps for instrument cluster removal and installation.

Renewing telltale/warning lights

Procedure for replacing telltale and warning lights.

63 Lights

Technical data

Specifications for motorcycle lighting.

Removing and installing headlight

Steps for headlight removal and installation.

Adjusting headlight

How to adjust headlight beam throw.

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