R 1200 CL

R 1200 CL
BMW Inspection I Procedures (600 Miles)
Check throttle/cruise control cables
play - adjust only if necessary.
BMW inspections/services I, II, III, IV
- Only with cold engine (< 35 O C / 95 O F).
• Switch Ignition on to allow the idle
control motor to position the throttle
plates for cold engine starting.
• Rotate throttle grip to full open,
return to idle, then twist further in
closed direction, listen for cruise
control closer cable switch “click”.
You should also feel detent.
• Return grip to normal idle position,
Preset cable end play at adjusters
for opener cable (1) and closer cable
(2). (APPROXIMATE VALUES)
Opener cable (1) = 7mm
Closer cable (2) = 1mm
• Remove plastic throttle cable covering
(detail in top illustration). Twist
throttle backward to activate switch.
Measure distance of notch and
stop. Must be 3mm or more. Use
closer cable adjuster (2) to achieve
distance if necessary.
• Adjust clamping sleeves for cruise
control and throttle cables located
behind fairing as shown.
Cruise Control cable = 2-3 mm
Throttle Cable = 3.0 mm
As the engine warms up to operating
temperature, the throttle cable play will
reduce to approximately 1mm
Check cables for smoothness as you
turn bars from left to right. Check function
of cruise control system by performing
self test (see page 33).
R 1200 CL Introduction
Cable Adjustment Points
Closer Cable twist grip measurement
Adjusters
Throttle cable
3 mm or more
Cable Adjustment pOints
Cruise cable
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