Frame and attachments of motorcycle BMW K1200LT (1998-2009)
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Technical Data of frame
Technical DataK1200 LT Location of type plate/frame numberBeneath seat, panel on right-hand side at rear frame Dimensions Overall length, mm (in)2508 (98.7) Maximum height ECE/US (windscreen retracted), mm (in)1395/1475 (55.0/58.1) Maximum height...
Technical DataK1200 LT Location of type plate/frame numberBeneath seat, panel on right-hand side at rear frame Dimensions Overall length, mm (in)2508 (98.7) Maximum height ECE/US (windscreen retracted), mm (in)1395/1475 (55.0/58.1) Maximum height...
Removing and installing fairing side section
Removing and installing mirror Note: The gap at the mirror can be evened out by means of washers (4, 5) on the front bolt. Hold the mirror casing with one hand and remove it by gently tapping/pressing with the other. Hold the mirror casing with one...
Removing and installing mirror Note: The gap at the mirror can be evened out by means of washers (4, 5) on the front bolt. Hold the mirror casing with one hand and remove it by gently tapping/pressing with the other. Hold the mirror casing with one...
Removing and installing tank cover
Remove fairing side sections. Release 6 fasteners (1). Disengage lines from holder (5). Disconnect plug (3) at retaining plate under interior trim. Disconnect plugs (4) at tank cover. Remove radio control unit Installation is the reverse of the...
Remove fairing side sections. Release 6 fasteners (1). Disengage lines from holder (5). Disconnect plug (3) at retaining plate under interior trim. Disconnect plugs (4) at tank cover. Remove radio control unit Installation is the reverse of the...
Removing and installing engine spoiler
Remove reverser actuating control (3). [Left]. Remove plug (1) for on-board power socket (2). Remove 3 anchorages (4) on engine-spoiler side section. Note: The centre section of the engine spoiler can be removed complete with one side section....
Remove reverser actuating control (3). [Left]. Remove plug (1) for on-board power socket (2). Remove 3 anchorages (4) on engine-spoiler side section. Note: The centre section of the engine spoiler can be removed complete with one side section....
Removing/installing components mounted on side section of fairing
Removing air outlet duct Release 4 fasteners (1). Remove air outlet duct (2). Removing kneepad Release 7 fasteners (4). Remove kneepad (5). Removing grille Release 3 fasteners. Remove grille (3). Removing badge Release 3 fasteners. Disengage badge...
Removing air outlet duct Release 4 fasteners (1). Remove air outlet duct (2). Removing kneepad Release 7 fasteners (4). Remove kneepad (5). Removing grille Release 3 fasteners. Remove grille (3). Removing badge Release 3 fasteners. Disengage badge...
Removing and installing battery cover
Remove fairing side section. Note: The bottom fastener of the left-hand rear footrest plate is also the anchorage point for the battery carrier. When removing the battery cover, slacken but do not remove this screw. Slacken screw securing rear...
Remove fairing side section. Note: The bottom fastener of the left-hand rear footrest plate is also the anchorage point for the battery carrier. When removing the battery cover, slacken but do not remove this screw. Slacken screw securing rear...
Removing windscreen
Removing windscreen cover Slightly raise the windscreen. From the inside (arrow), unclip windscreen cover (2) from its mount (3). Removing windscreen Remove 4 fasteners (1) (micro-encapsulated). Remove windscreen and retaining plates (4)....
Removing windscreen cover Slightly raise the windscreen. From the inside (arrow), unclip windscreen cover (2) from its mount (3). Removing windscreen Remove 4 fasteners (1) (micro-encapsulated). Remove windscreen and retaining plates (4)....
Removing and installing instrument cover
From the left (arrow), unclip the light from the inner cover. Remove 1 fastener (5) behind the light. Remove 2 long fasteners (1) from the windscreen adjuster. Remove 2 long fasteners (3), 2 short fasteners (6) from below the cover. Remove...
From the left (arrow), unclip the light from the inner cover. Remove 1 fastener (5) behind the light. Remove 2 long fasteners (1) from the windscreen adjuster. Remove 2 long fasteners (3), 2 short fasteners (6) from below the cover. Remove...
Removing and installing upper section of fairing
Remove left and right fairing side sections. Remove windscreen. Remove instrument cover. Remove headlight adjuster (1). Disconnect temperature sensor (5) and parkinglight bulb (6). Disconnect plug for headlight (7). Remove 4 fasteners (3). Remove 5...
Remove left and right fairing side sections. Remove windscreen. Remove instrument cover. Remove headlight adjuster (1). Disconnect temperature sensor (5) and parkinglight bulb (6). Disconnect plug for headlight (7). Remove 4 fasteners (3). Remove 5...
Removing and installing left/right handlebar trim
Release fasteners (8). Remove upper handlebar trim (3). Release fasteners (6). Remove lower handlebar trim (7). Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Release fasteners (8). Remove upper handlebar trim (3). Release fasteners (6). Remove lower handlebar trim (7). Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Removing and installing fork bridge cover
Remove fairing side sections. Remove tank cover. Remove upper handlebar trim. Release fasteners (1). Remove fastener (4) from seal (5). Remove cover of fork bridge (2) and seal (5). Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure: pay...
Remove fairing side sections. Remove tank cover. Remove upper handlebar trim. Release fasteners (1). Remove fastener (4) from seal (5). Remove cover of fork bridge (2) and seal (5). Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure: pay...
Removing/installing interior trim
Remove tank cover. Remove windscreen. Remove instrument cover (1). Remove handlebar trim. Remove cover of fork bridge. From the left, disconnect light (2). Disconnect plug (4) for lighting. Remove headlight adjuster (5). Remove screws (3, 6). Note:...
Remove tank cover. Remove windscreen. Remove instrument cover (1). Remove handlebar trim. Remove cover of fork bridge. From the left, disconnect light (2). Disconnect plug (4) for lighting. Remove headlight adjuster (5). Remove screws (3, 6). Note:...
Removing and installing left/right wind deflectors
Removing and installing left/right wind deflectors Remove instrument cover (1). Remove 2 fasteners from instrument cover. Remove wind deflector (7).
Removing and installing left/right wind deflectors Remove instrument cover (1). Remove 2 fasteners from instrument cover. Remove wind deflector (7).
Removing and installing front mudguard
Removing and installing front mudguard front section Release fasteners (3). Release fasteners (1). Remove front section of front mudguard. Remove bushes (4). Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure: pay particular attention to the...
Removing and installing front mudguard front section Release fasteners (3). Release fasteners (1). Remove front section of front mudguard. Remove bushes (4). Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure: pay particular attention to the...
Removing and installing front footrests
Remove circlip (6) and pin (5). Remove footrest (8). Coat pin (5) with Optimoly MP3, tension torsion spring and install footrest.
Remove circlip (6) and pin (5). Remove footrest (8). Coat pin (5) with Optimoly MP3, tension torsion spring and install footrest.
Removing and installing front right footrest plate
Caution: Do not overstretch brake lines and cables. Do not scratch the engine spoiler. Remove fasteners (7, 9). Carefully pull the footrest plate off its anchorage and turn it over. Remove fasteners (2) and separate brake master cylinder from...
Caution: Do not overstretch brake lines and cables. Do not scratch the engine spoiler. Remove fasteners (7, 9). Carefully pull the footrest plate off its anchorage and turn it over. Remove fasteners (2) and separate brake master cylinder from...
Removing and installing front left footrest plate
Release 3 fasteners (4). Disengage ball joint (5) from gearshift lever. Remove footrest plate (1) with gearshift lever. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Tightening torque: Footrest plate, front, to frame — 21 Nm Removing...
Release 3 fasteners (4). Disengage ball joint (5) from gearshift lever. Remove footrest plate (1) with gearshift lever. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Tightening torque: Footrest plate, front, to frame — 21 Nm Removing...
Removing and installing left/right rear footrest plates
Release 3 fasteners (2). Remove rear footrest plate. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure: pay particular attention to the following. Note: The front fastener (3) (long pointed screw) of the lefthand rear footrest plate is also the...
Release 3 fasteners (2). Remove rear footrest plate. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure: pay particular attention to the following. Note: The front fastener (3) (long pointed screw) of the lefthand rear footrest plate is also the...
Removing and installing rear footrests
Remove circlip (3). Note: When removing the stud, note the spring and ball in stop plate (1). Remove stud (2) with spacer plate (1) and ball and spring. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Coat stud (2) with Optimoly MP3....
Remove circlip (3). Note: When removing the stud, note the spring and ball in stop plate (1). Remove stud (2) with spacer plate (1) and ball and spring. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Coat stud (2) with Optimoly MP3....
Disassembling and assembling side stand
Disconnect the tension springs and take off the plate with the springs. Remove switch for side stand (arrow). See Group 61. Replacing side stand switch Remove fastener and remove side stand. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure....
Disconnect the tension springs and take off the plate with the springs. Remove switch for side stand (arrow). See Group 61. Replacing side stand switch Remove fastener and remove side stand. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure....
Removing and installing intake air pipe
Warning: Comply with safety precautions when handling or working with fuel; note that the fuel lines are pressurised. Remove fuel tank. See Group 16. Remove fasteners securing intake air pipe from fairing bracket (2) and right-hand radiator holder...
Warning: Comply with safety precautions when handling or working with fuel; note that the fuel lines are pressurised. Remove fuel tank. See Group 16. Remove fasteners securing intake air pipe from fairing bracket (2) and right-hand radiator holder...
Removing and installing skirt bracket
Remove right or left fairing side section and engine spoiler, as applicable. Open cable tie on skirt bracket (1). [Right]. Disconnect plug (6) at rear of skirt bracket. [Right]. Remove retaining clip (7) with washer. Remove fasteners (2, 5) and...
Remove right or left fairing side section and engine spoiler, as applicable. Open cable tie on skirt bracket (1). [Right]. Disconnect plug (6) at rear of skirt bracket. [Right]. Remove retaining clip (7) with washer. Remove fasteners (2, 5) and...
Removing and installing radiator holder
Remove left and right fairing side sections and tank cover. Caution: Note safety precautions; the fuel lines are pressurised. Remove fuel tank. See Group 16. Remove the left or right radiator, as applicable. See Group 17. Release fasteners (arrows)...
Remove left and right fairing side sections and tank cover. Caution: Note safety precautions; the fuel lines are pressurised. Remove fuel tank. See Group 16. Remove the left or right radiator, as applicable. See Group 17. Release fasteners (arrows)...
Removing and installing rear mounted components
Removing and installing number-plate carrier Remove the number plate, if applicable. Remove 2 screws (1) securing the number plate carrier. Tilt the number plate carrier to disengage. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure: pay...
Removing and installing number-plate carrier Remove the number plate, if applicable. Remove 2 screws (1) securing the number plate carrier. Tilt the number plate carrier to disengage. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure: pay...
Removing and installing front fairing bracket
Remove upper section of fairing. Remove interior trim. Remove instrument panel. Remove left and right skirt brackets. Remove air outlet ducts for radiators. Slacken the right-hand radiator. Remove the electric windscreen adjuster. Remove cruise...
Remove upper section of fairing. Remove interior trim. Remove instrument panel. Remove left and right skirt brackets. Remove air outlet ducts for radiators. Slacken the right-hand radiator. Remove the electric windscreen adjuster. Remove cruise...
Checking running gear
Measuring wheel track offset Note: Wheel track offset S is the distance to left or right between the longitudinal axes of the front and rear wheels. Place the motorcycle on its main (centre) stand on a flat, level surface. Measure wheel rim width at...
Measuring wheel track offset Note: Wheel track offset S is the distance to left or right between the longitudinal axes of the front and rear wheels. Place the motorcycle on its main (centre) stand on a flat, level surface. Measure wheel rim width at...
Removing and installing rear frame
Note: Lower the windscreen if the main frame has to be removed. Disconnect negative cable from battery and insulate it. Remove left and right fairing side sections. Remove left and right battery covers. Remove left and right rear footrests. Remove...
Note: Lower the windscreen if the main frame has to be removed. Disconnect negative cable from battery and insulate it. Remove left and right fairing side sections. Remove left and right battery covers. Remove left and right rear footrests. Remove...
Removing and installing cross-tube
Preparatory work Remove left-hand side of engine spoiler. Remove right and left front footrest plates (it is not necessary to remove the brake and gearshift levers). Remove fasteners securing the exhaust system (it is not necessary to unplug the...
Preparatory work Remove left-hand side of engine spoiler. Remove right and left front footrest plates (it is not necessary to remove the brake and gearshift levers). Remove fasteners securing the exhaust system (it is not necessary to unplug the...
Removing and installing left/right engine cross-member
Caution: Note safety precautions; the fuel lines are pressurised. Remove fuel tank. Remove left and right sections of engine spoiler. [Right]. Remove the air intake pipe. Remove left and right skirt brackets. Note: Remove the left and right...
Caution: Note safety precautions; the fuel lines are pressurised. Remove fuel tank. Remove left and right sections of engine spoiler. [Right]. Remove the air intake pipe. Remove left and right skirt brackets. Note: Remove the left and right...
Removing main frame
Remove the rear frame. Remove transverse tube. Remove left/right engine cross-member. Remove the battery. Remove handlebar trim on left and right and remove cover for fork bridge. Drain the clutch and brake systems. Remove windscreen, upper section...
Remove the rear frame. Remove transverse tube. Remove left/right engine cross-member. Remove the battery. Remove handlebar trim on left and right and remove cover for fork bridge. Drain the clutch and brake systems. Remove windscreen, upper section...
Installing main frame
Note: See table below for correct order of assembly. Tightening torques: Cross-member, left/right, to frame — 74 Nm Cross-member, left/right, to engine — 41 Nm Gearbox to frame — 70 Nm Leading link to frame (clean thread + Loctite 243) — 107 Nm...
Note: See table below for correct order of assembly. Tightening torques: Cross-member, left/right, to frame — 74 Nm Cross-member, left/right, to engine — 41 Nm Gearbox to frame — 70 Nm Leading link to frame (clean thread + Loctite 243) — 107 Nm...
Removing and installing ignition switch/steering lock
Remove fork bridge. See Group 31. Clamp the fork bridge. Using a 4 mm (0.16 in) drill bit, drill approx. 5 mm (0.20 in) deep into the non-removable screws. Using an 8 mm (0.31 in) drill bit, drill away the heads of the non-removable screws. Remove...
Remove fork bridge. See Group 31. Clamp the fork bridge. Using a 4 mm (0.16 in) drill bit, drill approx. 5 mm (0.20 in) deep into the non-removable screws. Using an 8 mm (0.31 in) drill bit, drill away the heads of the non-removable screws. Remove...
Disassembling/assembling fuel tank lock
Removing and installing flap for tank cap Remove tank cover. Remove locking pints (1) on left and right. Remove studs (2) on left and right. Remove flap for tank cap. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Removing and installing snap...
Removing and installing flap for tank cap Remove tank cover. Remove locking pints (1) on left and right. Remove studs (2) on left and right. Remove flap for tank cap. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Removing and installing snap...
Removing and installing lock barrel of fuel tank cover
Remove front seat with bridge. See Group 52. Remove screws (arrows) and remove the lock. Insert key and turn to OPEN position. Insert a length of wire or similar through bore (arrow) and press in the locking pin. Use the ignition key to remove lock...
Remove front seat with bridge. See Group 52. Remove screws (arrows) and remove the lock. Insert key and turn to OPEN position. Insert a length of wire or similar through bore (arrow) and press in the locking pin. Use the ignition key to remove lock...
Removing and installing locking system for front seat
Remove left trim panel and battery cover. See Group 46. Remove rear seat. See Group 52. Removing locking system Unclip fuse box (5) and pull forward to remove. [Seat heating]. Unclip plug (6). Remove screws (7) and remove lock hook complete with...
Remove left trim panel and battery cover. See Group 46. Remove rear seat. See Group 52. Removing locking system Unclip fuse box (5) and pull forward to remove. [Seat heating]. Unclip plug (6). Remove screws (7) and remove lock hook complete with...
Removing and installing lock barrel of side case
Open the side case. Note: Note positions of retaining plates (4, 5). Remove retaining plates (4, 5). Warning: The strap roller is spring-loaded: risk of injury if metal fastener (2) is suddenly released. Remove screw (1) securing strap to flap of...
Open the side case. Note: Note positions of retaining plates (4, 5). Remove retaining plates (4, 5). Warning: The strap roller is spring-loaded: risk of injury if metal fastener (2) is suddenly released. Remove screw (1) securing strap to flap of...
Removing and installing lock barrel of top case
Insert key and turn to OPEN position. Insert a length of wire or similar (arrow) and press in the locking pin. Use the ignition key to remove lock barrel. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure: pay particular attention to the...
Insert key and turn to OPEN position. Insert a length of wire or similar (arrow) and press in the locking pin. Use the ignition key to remove lock barrel. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure: pay particular attention to the...
Removing and installing seat
Removing and installing front seat with bridge Remove left and right fairing side sections. Remove tank cover. [Seat heating]. Disconnect plug for seat heating. Remove 5 screws (arrows) and remove seat and bridge. Installation is the reverse of the...
Removing and installing front seat with bridge Remove left and right fairing side sections. Remove tank cover. [Seat heating]. Disconnect plug for seat heating. Remove 5 screws (arrows) and remove seat and bridge. Installation is the reverse of the...
Disassembling/assembling front seat
Removing and installing front seat Open hinged seat. Remove screws (2) and remove seat. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Tightening torques: Seat to retaining plate — 5 Nm Removing and installing gas-filled strut Remove front...
Removing and installing front seat Open hinged seat. Remove screws (2) and remove seat. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Tightening torques: Seat to retaining plate — 5 Nm Removing and installing gas-filled strut Remove front...
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