2000 BMW MOTORRAD R 1100 S warning

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Please note
d Warning:
This symbol stands for pre-
cautions and measures which
are essential in order to pro-
tect the rider or other persons
from possibly severe or fatal
injury.
e Caution:
Instructions and precautions
specifically intended to prevent
damage to the motorcycle. Fail-
ure to comply with them could
invalidate the warranty.
L Note:
Special information on operat-
ing and inspecting your motor-
cycle as well as maintenance
and adjustment procedures.
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Introduction
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General information and
controls
General view, left side ........... 4
General view, right side ......... 5
Cockpit ................................. 6
Telltale and warning lights ..... 7
Ignition switch and
steering lock ...................... 8-9
Handlebar fittings ........... 10-11
Hazard warning flashers ...... 12
Dualseat cover ............... 13-14
Dualseat .........................15-16
System case .................. 17-19 Safety check
Checklist ........................ 20-21
Engine oil ...................... 22-23
Fuel ................................ 24-25
Handlebar levers ............ 26-27
Brake system - general.... 28-29
Brake system - without
BMW Integral ABS ......... 30-32
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS ......... 33-36
Clutch ................................ 37
Lights ............................ 38-39
Shock absorbers ........... 40-41
Suspension spring
preload ............................... 42
Wheels ........................... 43-44
Accessories and
loads ............................. 45-46
Contents
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Introduction
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Your first journey ........... 47-48
Important notes ............. 49-51
Side stand ..................... 52-53
Main (centre) stand ........ 54-55
Running in ..................... 56-57
Before you start ............. 58-59
Starting ......................... 60-61
Telltale and
warning lights ................ 62-63
Riding and
changing gear ............... 64-65
Brake system
- general ........................ 66-67
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS......... 68-75
BMW Integral ABS
- Fault table ......................... 75Arrive safely
Reliability ........................76-77
Service worldwide ............... 78
Environmental protection .... 79
BMW rider's equipment ....... 80
BMW motorcycle
accessories ......................... 81
Training means
extra safety ......................... 82
Concluding thoughts .......... 83
Contents
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General information and controls
1Telltale and warning lights
(
b 7)
2 Speedometer
3 Odometer
4 Trip meter
5 Trip meter reset knob
6 Rev. counter (
b 56) 7
Warning light, fuel level/with
approx. 5 litres (1. 1 Imp. gal)
in reserve yellow
m
(
b 25, 63)
8 Warning light, engine oil
pressure red
p (b 63)
9 Ignition switch and steering
lock (
b 8)
( ) Figures in brackets bpage number
for description
Cockpit
2356
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General information and controls
1Telltale light, left turn indica-
tor repeater green
s
2 Warning light, battery
charge current red
r
(
b 62)
3 Telltale light, high (main)
beam blue
q
4Telltale light, neutral green
k (b 59)
5 Telltale light, right turn indi-
cator repeater green
t
( ) Figures in brackets bpage number
for description
6 Clock
Adjust by pressing with a
ballpoint pen or similar
object at
point A(minutes) or
point B (hours)
7 Warning light, general red
e (b 62)
8 Telltale and warning lights,
ABS
l/brake failure red *
(
b 62)
* Optional extra
Telltale and warning lights
7
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B6A
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General information and controls
KeysYou will receive two master
keys and one spare key.
A small self-adhesive label indi-
cating the key number is also
supplied.
* Accessories
** Optional extra
L Note:
The ignition switch and steering
lock, fuel filler cap and the hel-
met/seat lock are all operated
with the same key. System
cases
* with locks for the same
key can be ordered on request.
d Warning:
If the motorcycle is fitted with
BMW Integral ABS
**, only RE-
SIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION-
ALITY is available when the
ignition is switched off (b 71 )
Ignition switch and steering lock
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General information and controls
Ignition switch and steering lock
Key positionsONIgnition and all electrical
circuits switched on
R Ignition off,
steering lock released*
(Handlebars can be tur-
ned freely to left or right)
d Warning:
Never turn the key to OFF or
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while riding the motorcycle. Turn the handlebar fully to the
left
OFF Ignition off,
steering lock engaged*
IParking light on,
steering lock engaged*
L Note:
Switch the parking light on only
for limited periods. Note state of
battery charge.
* The key can be removed in these
positions
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General information and controls
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the clutch system: do not turn
the fitting on the handlebars.
1 Cold start lever (increased
engine speed) (
b 61)
2 Hazard warning flashers
switch (
b 12) 3
Headlight
FHigh (main) beam
GLow (dipped) beam
FHeadlight flasher
4 Horn button
5 Left turn indicator switch

–Turn indicators flash
To switch off:
Self-cancelling while rid-
ing, or press turn-indica-
tor cancel switch 9
Left handlebar fitting
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