2000 BMW MOTORRAD R 1100 S warning

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General information and controls
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the brake circuit: do not turn
the fitting on the handlebars.
6 Switch for heated handlebar
grips*
A Heating off
B 50% (centre position)
C 100%
7 Emergency ignition off (kill)
switch (
b 58)
8 Starter button
9 Turn-indicator cancel
switch

– left/right indicators off 10
Right turn indicator switch

– Turn indicators flash
To switch off:
Self-cancelling while rid-
ing, or press turn-indica-
tor cancel switch 9
11 Light switch
(country-specific)
0 Lights off
JParking light on

KHeadlight on
* Optional extra
Right handlebar fitting
7
B
C
A
68
91011
C
B
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General information and controls
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Hazard warning flashers
L Note:
You cannot activate the hazard
warning flashers if the ignition is
switched off.
Do not use the hazard warning
flashers for longer than absolutely
necessary.
Note state of battery charge.
Switching on the hazard
warning flashers:
Switch on the ignition
Press hazard warning flasher switch 1
– Hazard warning flashers in operation
– The left/right flashing turn indicator repeater on the
telltale light panel (
b 7)
flashes
Switch off the ignition
– The hazard warning flashers remain switched on
Switching off the hazard
warning flashers:
Press hazard warning flasher switch 1
– Hazard warning flashers cease to operate
– The left/right flashing turn indicator repeater on the tell-
tale light panel (
b 7) goes out
Hazard warning flashers
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General information and controls
Removing dualseat: Remove the dualseat cover* (
b 13)
Turn the key in the dualseat lock to the right, to position 1
and hold it there
Pull the dualseat to the rear
and upwards out of its
retainers
d Warning:
The toolkit can become hot
under extreme conditions. Take off the dualseat
– the toolkit,
–tyre repair kit and
– printed information are then accessible
(
b Service and Technical
Booklet)
e Caution:
Avoid damage to the dualseat
when setting it down.
* Optional extra
Dualseat
1
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General information and controls
A
3
1
2
d Warning:
After an accident or if the
motorcycle has fallen over,
check that the System cases
are correctly secured.
Max. load per System case:
10 kg (22 lbs).
With System cases installed,
do not exceed 130 km/h
(80 mph).
Opening the System case Turn key in case lock to position A
Pull up the carrying handle 1
and catch 2
– The two indicators 3 turn red
Open the System case
* Accessories
System case*
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General information and controls
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1
2
A
Installing System case
e Caution:
Risk of breaking the locking
tongue.
Before closing handle 1 or lock-
ing system 2, turn the key in the
case lock to position A .
d Warning:
Always make sure that the
cases are secured.
An incorrectly secured case
could be lost and endanger
other road users. Insert the System case into
the holder (arrows), making
sure that it is firmly seated in
the lower holder and the
upper hook
Turn key in case lock to position A
Push down the carrying handle 1
– The two indicators 3 turn
black
Lock the case and remove the
key* Accessories
System case*
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Safety check
Checklist
For this reason, check the
details in the following Chapters
before you start the journey:
– Engine oil level
– Fuel level
– Positions of the handlebar-lever fittings
– Brake fluid level
– Clutch fluid level
–Brakes
– Warning lights and telltale lights
–Lights
– Front/rear shock absorber setting and spring preload
– Condition of wheels and
tyres, tread depth and tyre
pressures
– Load, gross weight – Check at regular intervals as
described in the following
sections
(each time you stop for refuel-
ling):
– Engine oil level
(every second or third time
you stop for refuelling):
– Brake pads
If you encounter any problems
or difficulties, it is always best to
contact your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
He will provide the necessary
advice and assistance.
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Safety check
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MAX
2
MIN
Check oil level at sight glass:MAX Upper edge
Ring marking
MIN Lower edge
Ring marking
– The difference between the
two marks is approx. 0.5 litres
(0.88 Imp. pints)
If necessary, unscrew the oil filler screw 2 and top up the
engine oil through the engine
oil filler 1
Then retighten the oil filler
screw 2
e Caution:
The engine oil pressure warning
light displaying a red
p (b 7)
indicates that there is no oil
pump output or that the output
is too low. This does not fulfil
the function of an oil level
check. Oil pressure builds up
after 1-2 seconds and the
warning light goes out – the en-
gine oil pressure warning light
red
p should remain off while
the engine is running
Engine oil
BMW recommends Castrol
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Safety check
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Refuelling
d Warning:
Fuel is flammable and explo-
sive. Do not smoke. Never
bring a naked flame near the
fuel tank. Fuel expands when
hot (for instance if the fuel
tank is in the sun). For this
reason, only fill as far as the
lower edge of the filler neck.
e Caution:
Leaded fuel will destroy the
catalytic converter.
Do not run the fuel tank dry or
you may damage the engine or
catalytic converter.
Make sure that the motorcycle is upright
Open the fuel filler cap
Fuel
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