2002 BMW MOTORRAD R 1100 S clutch

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Starting – Riding – Parking
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Engine speed
Limit engine speed in accordance with
engine temperature, using the highest
engine speeds only when the engine
has reached its regular operating tem-
perature.
When the rev. counter needle enters
the red zone on the dial, the fuel supply
is interrupted in or der to protect the
engine against overspeeding.
L Note:
The governor cuts in at 8,200 rpm.
Opening and closing
throttle
d Warning:
Try not to open or close the
throttle abruptly, particularly
on wet or slippery roads.
Gear shifts
L Note:
Never slip the clutch excessively when
changing gear. Vary your speed only
by using the throttle in a suitable gear,
not by slipping the clutch.
Riding and changing gear
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Moving off and upshifts:• Pull the clutch lever in
• Press down on the gearshift lever (to select first gear) and take your foot
off the lever
• Smoothly re-engage the clutch
• Increase engine speed slightly as necessary
• Accelerate when the clutch is fully engaged
• Upshift into 2
nd, 3nd, 4nd, 5nd and 6th
gears, in the same way, but lifting
the gear lever
Downshifts:• Close the throttle (twistgrip)
• Pull the clutch lever in
• Select the next-lower gear: opposite direction to arrow
• Smoothly re-engage the clutch
Riding and changing gear
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Starting – Riding – Parking
21*
• Start the engine.
•Move off
– ABS warning/brake failure light1:
OFF (as of approx. 5 km/h (3 mph)
road speed)
bPull-away test successfully com-
pleted
bBMW Integral ABS
is available
OEOptional extra
*
n depending on national- market specifica-
tion
L Note:
Starting on gradients:
Always switch on the ignition with
gear engaged, clutch lever released and
both brake levers released.
Self-diagnosis canno t be performed if
you do not follow this procedure.
When self-diagnosis completes, apply
the brakes, disengage the clutch, and
start the engine.
L Note:
Flashing at 1 Hz = 1 flash per second
(slow flashing)
Flashing at 4 Hz = 4 flashes per second
(fast flashing)
Brake system - with BMW Integral ABSOE
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Index
i
A - F
AABS1 Hz flashing, 73
4 Hz flashing, 73
ABS, anti-lock brake system, 70
Active brake with ABS changing brake fluid, 33
checking brake fluid level, 33
Adjusting suspension spring preload, 42
BBrake fluidchanging, 30
level checking, 30
checking front, 31, 35
checking rear, 32, 36
Brake pads, checking, 28, 29
Brake servo, 70
Brake system checking, 28
general, 28, 29, 66
with BMW Integral
ABS, 33-35, 68-75
without BMW Integral
ABS, 30, 31, 32
CCatalytic converter, 50safety instructions, 51
Centre stand, 4, 54, 55
Choke cold start, 61
lever operation, 61 Closing the System case, 18
Clutch
fluid level, 37
Clutch lever, 26
Cockpit layout, 6
Concluding thoughts, 83
Correct loading, 46
DDipswitch, 10
Dualseat
cover, 5, 13, 14removing, 13
lock position, 4
EEngine oil, 22filler neck, 23
pressure
warning light, 63
Engine speed, 64
Environmental protection, 79
FFront brake, 31 brake fluid reservoir, 5
fluid level, 31, 35
lever, 27
Fuel, 24, 25
filler cap, 4
octane number, 25
tank capacity, 25
Fuse box left, 4
right, 5
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Index
i
G - P
GGear shifts, 64, 65
General viewleft side, 4
right side, 5
HHandbrake lever, 27
Handlebar fittingleft, 10
right, 11
Handlebar levers, 26, 27 clutch, 26
handbrake, 27
Hazard warning flashers, 12
Headlight beam setting for RHD/ LHD traffic, 38
Headlight beam throw adjustment, 38
Heated handlebar grips, 11
Helmet holder, 4, 5
High/low (dipped) headlight switch, 10
Horn, 10
Hydraulic fluid
brakes, 30, 31, 32
clutch, 37
IIgnition switch and steering lock, 6function, 8, 9
Ignition, switching on, 58, 59
Important notes, 50
Installing System case, 19 Instruments, 6
Integral brake, 70
KKill switch, 11
LLight switch, 11
Lights
general instructions, 38, 39
headlight beam throw, 38, 39
Load, 45, 46
MMotorcycle accessories, 81
NNeutral, 59
OOctane number (fuel), 25
Oil filler, engine, 4, 22
Oil level checking, 22
engine oil pressure, 6, 63
sight glass, 23
Opening the System case, 17
Overheating, 60
PPartially integral brakes, 70
Power socket, 5
Printed information, 5
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