BMW R 1250 RT - Owner's Manual > Lighting

Replacing bulb for low-beam headlight

NOTICE The arrangements of the connectors and the light sources may differ from the following figures.

• Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
• Switch off the ignition.

• Remove cover 1 by turning it counter-clockwise to replace the bulb for the low-beam headlight.

• Disconnect plug 1.

• Disengage spring clip 1 and swing it aside.
• Remove bulb 2.
• Replace the defective bulb.

• Hold the bulb by the base only, in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter.

• Insert bulb 2, making sure that the tab is correctly positioned.

NOTICE The bulb might face in a direction other than that shown here.

• Engage spring clip 1 in the catch.

• Connect plug 1.

• Insert cover 1 and turn it clockwise to install.

Replacing bulb for high-beam headlight

NOTICE The description below steps you through the procedure for replacing the left bulb. The procedure for working on the right side is the same.

• Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
• Switch off the ignition.

• Remove screws 2.
• Ease speaker cover 1 to the left to remove.

• Remove screws 1.
• Carefully remove speaker unit 2, noting the plug.

• Disconnect plug 1.

• Pull the tab to remove cover 1.

• Disconnect plug 1.

• Release spring clip 1 at left and right and swing it open.
• Remove bulb 2.
• Replace the defective bulb.

• Hold the bulb by the base only, in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter.

• Install bulb 2, making sure that the tab is correctly positioned.

NOTICE The bulb might face in a direction other than that shown here.

• Insert spring clip 1.

• Connect plug 1.

• Install cover 1.

• Connect plug 1.

• Seat speaker unit 2 in the mount.
• Install screws 1.

• Hold speaker cover 1 in position and install screws 2.

Replacing LED rear light

The LED rear light can be replaced only as a complete unit.

• Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Replacing LED turn indicators

LED turn indicators can be replaced only as a complete unit. Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Waveguide rings, replacing

• with daytime riding light OE
• with Headlight Pro OE

• Waveguide rings are integrated into the headlight and can be replaced only together with the headlight. Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Replacing the LED additional headlights

• with additional headlight OE

The LED additional headlights can only be replaced in full; it is not possible to replace individual LEDs.

Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Jump-starting

ATTENTION Excessive current flowing when the motorcycle is jump-started

Wiring smoulders/ignites or damage to the on-board electronics

• If the motorcycle has to be jump-started connect the leads to the battery terminals; never attempt to jump-start the engine by connecting leads to the on-board socket.

ATTENTION Contact between crocodile clips of jump leads and vehicle

Risk of short-circuit

• Use jump leads fitted with fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends.

ATTENTION Jump-starting with a voltage greater than 12 V

Damage to the on-board electronics

• Make sure that the battery of the donor vehicle has a voltage rating of 12 V.

 

• Place the motorcycle on its stand on firm, even ground.
• Removing battery cover.
• When jump-starting the engine, do not disconnect the battery from the on-board electrical system.

• Remove protective cap 1.
• Connect the red jump lead to the positive battery connection point 2 of the drained battery and the positive terminal of the donor battery.
• Then connect one end of the black jump lead to the negative terminal of the donor battery and the other end to negative terminal 3 of the discharged battery.
• Run the engine of the donor vehicle during jump-starting.
• Start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery in the usual way; if the engine does not start, wait a few minutes before repeating the attempt in order to protect the starter motor and the donor battery.
• Allow both engines to idle for a few minutes before disconnecting the jump leads.
• Disconnect the jump lead from the negative terminals first, then disconnect the second lead from the positive terminals.

NOTICE Do not use proprietary start-assist sprays or other products to start the engine.

• Install the protective cap.
• Installing the battery cover.

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