User manual BMW K 1300 R

[. . . ] Rider's Manual K 1300 R BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Vehicle identification number Ms/Mr Colour code Phone number Date of first registration Registration number Dealership address/phone number (company stamp) Details described or illustrated in this booklet may differ from the motorcycle's actual specification as purchased, the accessories fitted or the national-market specification. No claims will be entertained as a result 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. [. . . ] It is advisable to avoid using the shift assistant at engine speeds close to the limits at which the governor cuts in to limit engine rpm. Shift assistance is not available in the following situations: Gearshifts with the clutch pressed Gearshifts with the throttle valve closed (engine overrun) Downshifts z Brakes How can stopping distance be minimised? Each time the brakes are applied, a load distribution shift takes place with the load shifting forward from the rear to the front wheel. The sharper the motorcycle decelerates, the more load is shifted to the front wheel. The higher the wheel load, the more braking force can be transmitted without the wheel locking. To optimise stopping distance, apply the front brakes rapidly and keep on increasing the force you apply to the brake lever. This makes the best possible use of the dynamic increase in load at the front wheel. Remember to pull the clutch at the same time. In the "panic braking situations" that are trained so frequently braking force is applied as rapidly as possible and with the rider's full force applied to the brake levers; under these circumstances the dynamic shift in load distribution cannot keep pace with the increase in deceleration and the tyres cannot transmit the full braking force to the surface of the road. ABS has to intervene to keep the front wheel from locking; this increases stopping distance. Descending mountain passes There is a danger of the brakes fading if you use only the rear brakes when descending mountain passes. Under extreme conditions, the brakes could overheat and suffer severe damage. Use both front and rear brakes, and make use of the engine's braking effect as well. with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS II OE There is a danger of the brakes fading if you use only the rear brakes when descending mountain passes. Under extreme conditions, the brakes could overheat and suffer severe damage. With the BMW integrated brake system, the rear brake is activated when the handbrake lever is pressed. This protects against overheating. Only use the front brake and utilise engine braking. until the salt layer on the brake discs and brake pads has been removed. Oil or grease on brakes Oil and grease on the brake discs and pads considerably diminish braking efficiency. Especially after repair and maintenance work, make sure that the brake discs and brake pads are free of oil and grease. After the motorcycle has been washed, ridden through water or ridden in the rain, the brake discs and pads might be wet and the brakes might not take effect immediately. Apply the brakes in good time until the brake discs and brake pads have dried out. Parking your motorcycle Placing motorcycle on side stand If the ground is soft or uneven, there is no guarantee that the motorcycle will rest firmly on the stand. Always check that the ground under the stand is level and firm. Hold the motorcycle upright and balanced. Dirt or mud on brakes When riding on loose surfaces or muddy roads, the brakes may fail to take effect immediately because of dirt or moisture on the discs or brake pads. Apply the brakes in good time until the brakes have been cleaned. Salt on brakes The brakes may fail to take effect immediately if the motorcycle was ridden on saltcovered roads and the brakes were not applied for some time. Apply the brakes in good time Riding z Wet brakes The brake pads will wear more rapidly if you ride frequently on unsurfaced tracks or poor roads. Check the thickness of the brake pads more frequently and replace the brake pads in good time. 5 77 5 78 Use your left foot to extend the side stand fully. [. . . ] 150 BMW Motorrad mobility services roadside assistance . 157 11 149 Service z 1 150 BMW Motorrad service Advanced technology requires specially adapted methods of maintenance and repair. If maintenance and repair work is performed inexpertly, it could result in consequential damage and thus constitute a safety risk. BMW Motorrad recommends you to have all the associated work on your motorcycle carried out by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. [. . . ]