BMW K1200RS, K1200GT, K1200LT Manual
This Clymer motorcycle manual covers the BMW K1200RS, K1200GT, K1200LT for these years:
1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Models Included are:
2003-2005 BMW K1200GT
1999-2008 BMW K1200LT
1998-2005 BMW K1200RS
Note: this manual DOES NOT cover transverse mounted four-cylinder models
The BMW K1200RS, K1200GT, K1200LT manual by Clymer is the best reference book for repair and service information for your BMW motorcycle. Every Clymer motorcycle service manual is written for the do-it-yourselfer as well as the experienced mechanic, Clymer motorcycle repair manuals are the cheapest way to keep your motorcycle running properly. Every Clymer motorcycle service manual contains hundreds of original photographs and illustrations obtained from the complete disassembly and assembly of the motorcycle covered. This, in addition to extensive research, is how Clymer repair manuals achieve an unmatched level of detail, accuracy and clarity to guide the reader through each service, troubleshooting and repair procedure.
The BMW K1200RS, K1200GT, K1200LT manual includes the following chapter information:
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CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL INFORMATION
Manual organization | Warnings, cautions and notes | Safety | Serial numbers and information labels | Fasteners | Shop supplies | Tools | Measuring tools | Electrical system fundamentals | Service methods | Storage | Specifications
CHAPTER TWO: TROUBLESHOOTING
Starting the engine | Engine will not start | Poor engine performance | Fuel system | Engine | Engine lubrication | Cylinder leakdown test | Clutch | Transmission linkage | Transmission | Electrical testing | Final drive | Front suspension and steering | Brake system
CHAPTER THREE: LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE and TUNE-UP
Cylinder identification | Pre-ride inspection | MoDiTeC diagnosis and integral ABS bleed test | Throttle cable operation and adjustment | Engine oil and filter | Transmission | Final drive | Clutch | Brake system | Cooling system | Battery service | Front suspension inspection | Sidestand | Centerstand (manual) | Rear wheel mounting bolts inspection | Swing arm bearing inspection | Speedometer sensor cleaning (ABS II) | Tune-up | Compression test | Air filter replacement | Fuel filter replacement | Valve clearance | Slide rail, tensioner rail lining and thrust piece replacement | Spark plugs | Tires and wheels | Lights and horn inspection | Non-scheduled inspection and maintenance | Rear shock adjustment | Specifications
CHAPTER FOUR: ENGINE
Engine service | Engine | Engine block | Crankshaft cover | Cylinder head cover | Timing cover, cam chain tensioner and crankshaft oil seal | Timing chain, chain guides and camshaft sprockets | Crankshaft rotor flange and sprocket | Camshafts | Cylinder head | Valves and valve components | Intermediate housing and driver | Auxiliary shaft, starter clutch and starter idler gear | Auxiliary shaft and starter clutch overhaul | Auxiliary shaft front bearing and oil seal replacement | Main oil seal replacement | Pistons and connecting rods | Crankshaft | Oil pan, lower crankcase half and output shaft | Output shaft overhaul | Break-in procedure | Specifications
CHAPTER FIVE: CLUTCH
Clutch | Clutch master cylinder | Clutch slave cylinder | Clutch system draining | Clutch system bleeding | Specifications
CHAPTER SIX: TRANSMISSION and SHIFT MECHANISM
Transmission | Transmission rubber bushings | Transmission seal replacement (assembled transmission) | Transmission disassembly | Transmission housing and front cover inspection, bushing and seal replacement | Shift mechanism | Transmission shaft overhaul | Transmission reassembly | Reverse system (LT models) | Specifications
CHAPTER SEVEN: FUEL and EXHAUST SYSTEMS
Fuel injection system | Fuel tank | Fuel filter replacement | Fuel pump replacement | Fuel tank vent and float (RS and GT models) | Fuel level sensor | Roll-over valve (LT models) | Air box | Air intake guide | Fuel pressure check | Fuel rail, fuel injectors and pressure regulator | Throttle body | Fuel hose replacement | Motronic control unit | Air temperature sensor | Coolant temperature sensor | Oxygen sensor | Exhaust system | Carbon canister | Throttle and cruise control cables | Cruise control unit | Specifications
CHAPTER EIGHT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (ENGINE)
Battery | Charging system | Alternator | Starting system | Starter | Starter relay | Ignition coil | Hall-effect sensors | Ignition timing | Specifications
CHAPTER NINE: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (BODY)
Bulbs | Headlight housing | Headlight adjuster cable replacement (LT models) | Turn signal bulb holder | Instrument panel | Electronic equipment box | Relays | Flasher unit | Fuses | Switches | Electrical components | On-board computer (LT models) | Power socket | Horn | Audio assembly | Wiring diagrams | Specifications
CHAPTER TEN: COOLING and LUBRICATION SYSTEMS
Temperature warning system | Cooling system inspection | Hoses | Coolant reserve tank | Radiators | Cooling fans | Thermostat | Coolant pipe | Water | oil pump | Oil cooler housing and thermostat (RS and GT models) | Oil cooler (RS and GT models) | Specifications
CHAPTER ELEVEN: WHEELS and TIRES
Motorcycle workstands | Front wheel | Front wheel bearings | Rear wheel | Wheels | Tires | Specifications
CHAPTER TWELVE: FRONT SUSPENSION andD STEERING
Handlebars, grips and controls | Upper fork bridge | Lower fork bridge and ball joint | Front fork | Front strut | Steering damper | Suspension A-arm | Specifications
CHAPTER THIRTEEN: REAR SUSPENSION AND FINAL DRIVE
Shock absorber | Final drive unit | Final drive unit overhaul | Ring and pinion gear adjustments | Swing arm and front drive shaft | Specifications
CHAPTER FOURTEEN: BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS II)
Brake service | ABS II | Brake pads | Brake calipers | Brake fluid filler adapter | Front master cylinder | Rear master cylinder | Brake disc and sensor wheel | ABS sensor | ABS control unit | ABS relay | Rear brake pedal | Brake bleeding | Specifications
CHAPTER FIFTEEN: BRAKE SYSTEM (INTEGRAL ABS)
Brake service | Integral ABS | Brake pads | Brake calipers | Front master cylinder | Rear master cylinder | Brake disc and sensor wheel | ABS sensors | ABS control unit | Rear brake pedal | Specifications
CHAPTER SIXTEEN: BODY and FRAME (RS AND GT MODELS)
Saddlebags and holder | Seat | Front fender | Windshield and holder assembly | Hand guard | front turn signal housing (- RS models) | Upper fairing | Instrument panel trim (-on RS and GT models) | Fairing side panels | Engine spoiler | Side covers | Grab handle and luggage rack | Lock carrier | Rear section | Rear fender assembly | Left front footpeg and holder | Left rear footpeg and holder | Right front footpeg and holder | Right rear footpeg and holder | Sidestand | Centerstand | Cross-tube | Raising the frame | Specifications
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN: BODY and FRAME (LT MODELS)
Windshield | Front fender | Mirrors | Wind deflector | Front turn signal indicator | Bottom fuel tank cover | Bumper strip | Fairing side panels | Radio compartment cover | Fuel tank cover | Engine spoiler assembly | Handlebar covers | Upper fork bridge cover | Outer instrument cover | Upper fairing | Inner instrument cover | Footrest assemblies | Crash bar assembly | Sidestand | Engine guard and manual centerstand | Engine guard and electro-hydraulic centerstand (EHCS) | Seats | Battery covers | License plate holder | Trunk | Rear trunk trim | Saddlebags | Cross-tube | Raising the frame | Specifications
The BMW K1200RS, K1200GT, K1200LT manual by Clymer is the best reference book for repair and service information for your BMW motorcycle.
Publisher: Clymer Manuals — 2008
Author: Clymer Staff
Binding: Paperback — 8¼ x 10¾ x 1¼ inches
Pages: 642 — Hundreds of b&w photos and illustrations
ISBN: 9781599692340
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