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Maintenance and care

Checking brake pads

Rear brake

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Have the brake pads replaced

before the minimum allowable

thickness is reached.

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For your safety, we recommend

having work on the brake sys-

tem performed by a BMW-certi-

fied workshop, preferably an

authorized BMW motorcycle re-

tailer.

• Place the motorcycle on its

center stand, making sure

that the surface is level and

firm

• Remove the brake caliper

(

b 32)

• Check/measure brake pad

thickness A without the pad

backplate

Minimum pad thickness:

0.06 in (1.5 mm)

• Before the linings wear to the

minimum permissible thick-

ness:

have the brake pads replaced

by a BMW-certified workshop,

preferably an authorized BMW

motorcycle retailer.

• Install the brake caliper (

b 33)

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BMW k1200lt Specifications

General

Displacement	1171 cc
Bore x Stroke	70.5 mm x 75 mm
Compression Ratio	10.8:1
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Front Tire	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire	160/70 ZR17
Torque	115 Nm at 5, 250 rpm
Front Suspension	Telelever
Rear Suspension	Paralever
Front Brakes	Dual 320 mm discs
Rear Brakes	Single 285 mm disc
Seat Height	800 mm (adjustable)
Fuel Capacity	24 liters
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, inline-4