New Owner 2006 K1200LT

Kund.84 said:

Hi Folks!
I just purchased a 2006 K1200LT with 41,000 miles on it yesterday. I plan on doing some key maintenance on it. It’s been maintained well with records but there are a few things that need to be addressed.
1) I smell some fuel on startup and have read about the quick disconnects going bad etc . I’m not sure when the fuel filter was replaced either. It sounds like I should upgrade to steel quick disconnects and replace fuel filter? anything else fuel related?
2) The general warning light on the dash( Red triangle !) stays lit up. It appears that is due to an ABS fault? How can I confirm?
3) It has the stock brake lines and I plan to install Spiegler. Considering item 2, I’m now wondering if I may need to bypass the ABS pump? how to confirm?
4) It has a boosterplug on it and I’m considering John John Gemi ’s chip. I’m assuming John’s chip is better and not compatible and the booster plug needs to be removed? Do I then need a new intake air temp sensor? ( the original did not come with the bike)
5) The BMW GPS keeps glitching out and wanting to do a screen calibration and save a favorite while riding.. are these known to have issues? Or do I perhaps just have a bad electrical connection? Curious on experience with these units.
6) Are aftermarket exhausts still available?
7) It has the xenon headlight and it appears the high beam isn’t working, what are the best and brightest bulbs?

Can the variety of OEM bulbs be replaced with LEDs? Will the dash light up with a warning ? Do I need resistors?
9) With the bike apart and the tank off, are there other maintenance items or upgrades I should perform?
Thanks in advance for the assist!
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Kund.84 said:

Hi Folks!
I just purchased a 2006 K1200LT with 41,000 miles on it yesterday. I plan on doing some key maintenance on it. It’s been maintained well with records but there are a few things that need to be addressed.
1) I smell some fuel on startup and have read about the quick disconnects going bad etc . I’m not sure when the fuel filter was replaced either. It sounds like I should upgrade to steel quick disconnects and replace fuel filter? anything else fuel related?
2) The general warning light on the dash( Red triangle !) stays lit up. It appears that is due to an ABS fault? How can I confirm?
3) It has the stock brake lines and I plan to install Spiegler. Considering item 2, I’m now wondering if I may need to bypass the ABS pump? how to confirm?
4) It has a boosterplug on it and I’m considering John John Gemi ’s chip. I’m assuming John’s chip is better and not compatible and the booster plug needs to be removed? Do I then need a new intake air temp sensor? ( the original did not come with the bike)
5) The BMW GPS keeps glitching out and wanting to do a screen calibration and save a favorite while riding.. are these known to have issues? Or do I perhaps just have a bad electrical connection? Curious on experience with these units.
6) Are aftermarket exhausts still available?
7) It has the xenon headlight and it appears the high beam isn’t working, what are the best and brightest bulbs?

Can the variety of OEM bulbs be replaced with LEDs? Will the dash light up with a warning ? Do I need resistors?
9) With the bike apart and the tank off, are there other maintenance items or upgrades I should perform?
Thanks in advance for the assist!
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Chayside said:

Hello and welcome. These are the type of fuel disconnects I have and they’ve been extremely reliable. Readily available across the USA. Check out Summit Racing and of course Amazon. Wishing you happy rides. God bless.
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Chayside said:

Hello and welcome. These are the type of fuel disconnects I have and they’ve been extremely reliable. Readily available across the USA. Check out Summit Racing and of course Amazon. Wishing you happy rides. God bless.
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djmellor said:

Welcome! Great bike! Most everything you ask about (and lots more) has been discussed at length over the years. Search (Advanced--restrict to K1200LT forum) will take you there. Check date of post to insure it's not ancient. Brakes are critical issue to be addressed first. SS brake line replace has been discussed at length, along w/ flush/bleed procedure--which is complicated by the wheel circuit/control circuit through the ABS unit under the seat. Hope you get that fixed cuz I think ABS is essential on this beast. (Not everyone agrees, but you have 1/2 ton of machine+ you trying to stop. As I recall, no exhaust currently available. Check here, Ebay, etc. for those. Replacing bulbs is not without some challenges. Check forum for specifics. I can't recall reading anything about the GPS, so likely electrical connection--corrosion. Fuel smell is a concern, so monitor that. You don't want it to start on fire while you're riding it! Fuel filter change every 24k miles per schedule, so it may have been done at last major service. How long did it sit w/ gas in it before you got it? If it sat a while, ethanol in gas could mess things up.

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jzeiler said:

ABS light on steady means that ONLY residual braking is available in both front and rear circuits. You will have a very hard time stopping this beast with residual braking (no servo power operation). Replacing the lines and a good flush and bleed following may clear this issue up but don't hold your breath. Either way you will want the best lines on there if you do bypass.

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Kund.84 said:

Hi Folks!
I just purchased a 2006 K1200LT with 41,000 miles on it yesterday. I plan on doing some key maintenance on it. It’s been maintained well with records but there are a few things that need to be addressed.
1) I smell some fuel on startup and have read about the quick disconnects going bad etc . I’m not sure when the fuel filter was replaced either. It sounds like I should upgrade to steel quick disconnects and replace fuel filter? anything else fuel related?
2) The general warning light on the dash( Red triangle !) stays lit up. It appears that is due to an ABS fault? How can I confirm?
3) It has the stock brake lines and I plan to install Spiegler. Considering item 2, I’m now wondering if I may need to bypass the ABS pump? how to confirm?
4) It has a boosterplug on it and I’m considering John John Gemi ’s chip. I’m assuming John’s chip is better and not compatible and the booster plug needs to be removed? Do I then need a new intake air temp sensor? ( the original did not come with the bike)
5) The BMW GPS keeps glitching out and wanting to do a screen calibration and save a favorite while riding.. are these known to have issues? Or do I perhaps just have a bad electrical connection? Curious on experience with these units.
6) Are aftermarket exhausts still available?
7) It has the xenon headlight and it appears the high beam isn’t working, what are the best and brightest bulbs?

Can the variety of OEM bulbs be replaced with LEDs? Will the dash light up with a warning ? Do I need resistors?
9) With the bike apart and the tank off, are there other maintenance items or upgrades I should perform?
Thanks in advance for the assist!
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beech said:

On the booster plug, it is installed via connectors that go between the original temp probe and the connector for that probe via two connectors. You should still have an original temp probe.
Here is a way to bypass the ABS, but my second listing is a clean way to go.

iABS Bypass Step by Step Instructions with Photos

After a recent failure of the brake module on my 2002 K1200LT, I decided to bypass the failed module. Thanks to many members on this forum, there is a lot of information about performing this bypass, but it seemed like it was scattered among many different threads and took a lot of research to...

www.bmwlt.com

This is a clean kit that keeps your electronic functions going like the speedometer and some other items.

RH Second Life KIT analog | RH Electronics - Shop

RH second life KIT, the conversion kit to replace the fault-prone BMW ABS III, installed in motorcycles built between 2000 and 2006.

shop.rhelectronics.de

Here is one from Poland:

EMULATOR ABS PUMP MODULATOR PUMPE BMW R 1150 K 1200 GS GT LT RS S RT ST R C CL | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for EMULATOR ABS PUMP MODULATOR PUMPE BMW R 1150 K 1200 GS GT LT RS S RT ST R C CL at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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I suggest you use regular halogen bulbs for now until you address your many issues. Most of the LED bulbs are bogus, there are a few good ones but limited. The bike is stripped down, check for oil on top of the engine, leaky crankcase vent hose if oil found.

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mestone said:

How much did you pay if you don’t mind?

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