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Turning the Headlights OFF 24 May 2007 www.r1200gs.info
The procedure is as follows:
1. Turn the ignition on and allow the startup-check cycle to complete. The headlights will be off (this is normal).
2. Hold turn-signal cancel switch for 4-5 secs.
3. Hold right turn-signal switch for 4-5 secs.
4. Start engine.
5. Lights should remain OFF.
Or
1. Start the bike and the lights come on.
2. Hold turn-signal cancel switch for 4-5 secs.
3. Hold right turn-signal switch for 4-5 secs.
4. The lights will go off.
This will reset next time
you switch off the ignition. The headlights will be off, but the
running lights and tail light will remain on.
Note: Tim Jones says that on his '07 Adv model (without servo brakes)
just hitting the high beam or passing switch will turn on the low beam
again. This apparently does not work on '05 and '06 models.
Turning ON the Parking Lights
The procedure is as follows:
1. Turn off the ignition.
2. Within about 60 seconds (as long as the red warning
light on the left handgrip switch housing is on), push either
turn-signal switch.
3. The "parking lights" will remain on until you restart
the ignition. On USA-spec bikes, the parking lights consist of the tail
light and the very small light(s) in the headlight assembly. The red
warning light on the left handgrip will also remain ON.
4. WARNING: Prolonged use of the parking lights will drain the battery.
Turning OFF the Parking Lights
The procedure is as follows:
1. Turn the ignition on, then off. Or just start up the bike and ride away...
Past
Tech Sessions and Tips
Why ABS brakes
are important.
Jeff Dean has written a nice piece that explains why ABS brakes are
important. Visit: http://bmwdean.home.att.net/abs.htm
Pack
Your Bike for a Trip. Jeff Munn has put together
a document describing how to pack for a trip. Click
here to download a copy.
Oil Head Maintenance
Manual. Click here
to download a copy of the Oil Head Maintenance Manual for your
use. It contains 90 pages of details. ISBN number R-850-1100-1150-1200, Third
Edition, dated 2-25-02,
edited by Carl Kulow of Indiana University, Copyright: IBMWR and
Oilhead Riders.
Tire Repair Tech Session (5
March
2005) A large group of members meet at Jeff's
house and learned how to patch a time. Jeff had an old tire
we practiced on. The group also learned how to mount and
balance the tire and wheel. Click here
to see the pictures of the session.
Tip of the week (27 July
2004)
Ever wonder what the VIN
number on your
BMW motorcycle means? Wonder what the original color
was? Well if you go to:
http://www.bmw-z1.com/VIN/VINdecode-e.cgi
you can type in your bikes VIN and it will tell you what the codes
stand for. Yes, they really do stand for something.
This tip thanks to: Bob Meeker
Tip of the week (12 July
2004):
Always use anti-seize on the treads
of spark plugs
and any bolt or screw that are mounted into aluminum. This includes
spark plug cover Allen screws on K-bikes to valve cover screws on all
bikes. I recently purchased a stainless fastener kit for my
bike and when attempting to install them I found I had several frozen
screws and bolts. There is nothing like making a 1 day long job last 2
weekends and keeping you off your bike during prime time riding
season. A 4.o oz tube of anti-seize cost a lot less
than a set of easy outs and drill bits, and sometimes a little blood
when the tool slips or breaks. Do it right the first
time. This tip thanks to: "Mike Bodner" |
