2002 BMW MOTORRAD R 1100 S Rider's Manual (in English)

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General information and controls
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Removing dualseat• Remove the dualseat coverOE (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 and
– printed information are then acces-sible
e Attention:
Avoid damage to the dualseat when
setting it down.
OEOptional extra
Dualseat
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General information and controls
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Locking the dualseat
e Attention:
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 coverOE (b 14)
OEOptional extra
Dualseat
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General information and controls
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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,
it is advisable not to exceed
130 km/h (80 mph).
Opening the System case
• Turn key in case lock to positionA
• Pull up the carrying handle 1 and
catch 2
– The two indicators 3 turn red
• Open the System case
OAOptional accessories
System caseOA
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General information and controls
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3
1
2
Closing the System case
e Attention:
Risk of breaking th e locking tongue.
Before closing handle 1 or locking
system 2, turn the key in the case lock
to position A.
• Turn key in case lock to positionA
• 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
OAOptional accessories
System caseOA
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1
2
A
Installing System case
e Attention:
Risk of breaking the locking tongue.
Before closing handle 1 or locking
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 keyOAOptional accessories
System caseOA
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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 Maintenance Instructions),
or preferably, have it carried out
by your authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer. This is to ensure
that your motorcycle corre-
sponds 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:
–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 Attention:
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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