2000 BMW MOTORRAD R 1100 S Rider's Manual (in English)

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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
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Locking the dualseat:
e Caution:
When installing the dualseat,
make sure that it is firmly
located.
Push the dualseat into the retainers at the front 1 Secure the dualseat in its lock
at the rear by pressing down
slightly
Install the dualseat
cover* (
b 14)
* Optional extra
Dualseat
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General information and controls
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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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3
1
2
Closing the 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.
Turn key in case lock to position A
Push down catch 2 and
carrying handle 1
– The two indicators 3 turn
black
Lock the case and remove the
keyRemoving System case Turn key in case lock to position A
Pull up carrying handle 1
– The two indicators 3 turn red
Take out the key and lift the System case up until it is clear
of its holder
* Accessories
System case*
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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
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Use the safety checklist –
before every journey
Please perform the safety
check accurately. If your motor-
cycle needs any routine mainte-
nance, you can then attend to it
before the journey starts
(
b Service and Technical
Booklet), or preferably, have it
carried out by your authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer. This is
to ensure that your motorcycle
corresponds with road-vehicle
use and safety laws. Your vehicle must be in perfect
technical order: this is a basic
prerequisite for your safety and
that of other road users.
Checklist
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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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Engine oil
Checking oil levelCheck oil level regularly each
time you stop to refuel.
Only check the engine oil when
the engine is at normal operat-
ing temperature as the oil level
can vary by up to 10 mm
(0.39 in) in a hot engine or a
cold engine at extreme outside
temperatures (-10 °C).
Wait at least five minutes after
switching off the hot engine for
the oil to collect in the sump.Checking the oil level after the
engine has only been used for a
short time or is only just warm
could lead to wrong interpretati-
ons and thereby to an incorrect
oil fill because the cold, more
viscous oil takes longer to flow
back into the sump. This can
take up to 12 hours at extreme
temperatures (-10 °C).
e Caution:
To avoid damage to the engine:
– Never exceed the maximum oil level.
– Always keep the oil level above the minimum mark.
Always check the oil level with
the motorcycle standing up-
right.
Check the oil when the engine is at normal operating tem-
perature
Read the oil level at least five minutes after switching off the
engine
Make sure that the motorcy-
cle is upright
– ensure that the surface is
level and firm!
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