2002 BMW MOTORRAD R 1100 S weight

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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
MIN
Checking front brake fluid
level
d Warning:
Never permit the brake fluid
level to drop below the mini-
mum level (MIN mark)
Hold the motorcycle upright
with the rider‘s weight on the
seat, or place the motorcycle
on the main (centre) stand
OE
– Make sure the ground is level and firm
OE Optional extra
• Turn the handlebars fully to the left
• Check brake fluid level on sight glass
MIN Minimum level
(top of marking ring)
L Note:
The brake fluid level in the
brake fluid reservoir remains
constant despite wear of the
brake pads.
Brake system - with BMW Integral ABSOE
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Safety check
1
d Warning:
Before the journey starts,
adjust the rear shock absorb-
er to suit the gross weight/
load on the motorcycle.
• Support the motorcycle on its side stand (
b 52)
• Adjust the rear shock
absorber with a screwdriver Basic setting
(one-up):
• Turn adjusting screw 1 fully
clockwise, in the direction
indicated by the H arrow
• Turn adjusting screw 1 half a
turn counter-clockwise, in the
direction indicated by the S
arrow
Setting Hard “H”:
• Fully tighten adjusting screw 1
Setting Soft “S”:
• Fully back off adjusting
screw 1
Adjusting rear shock absorber
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Safety check
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1
d Warning:
Before riding of f, always set
spring preload to suit total
weight. For safety reasons,
never attempt to alter spring
preload while the motorcycle
is being ridden. Always halt
the motorcycle before
adjusting.
Adjusting suspension
spring preload
• Support the motorcycle on its side stand (
b 52)
• Adjust spring preload at
knob 1 Basic setting,
one-up:
• Turn knob 1 as far as it will go
counter-clockwise as indi-
cated by the “LOW” arrow
• Turn knob 1 a few turns
clockwise as in dicated by the
“HIGH” arrow
Setting for two-up and
luggage:
• Turn knob 1 fully clockwise as
indicated by the “HIGH”
arrow
Suspension spring preload
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Safety check
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Wheels
Checking tyre pressures
d Warning:
Incorrect tyre pressures have
a considerable influence on
handling and on tyre life.
Adjust tyre pressures to suit
total weight. Never exceed
either the motorcycle's gross
weight or the individual wheel
load limits (b 46). –Tyres cold:
• Remove valve caps
• Check/correct tyre pressure
Tyre pressures:
Front Rear
One-up 2.2 bar 2.5 bar (31.3 psi) (35.5 psi)
Two-up 2.5 bar 2.7 bar (35.5 psi) (38.4 psi)
Two-up with
luggage 2.5 bar 2.9 bar (35.5 psi) (41.2 psi)
• Screwing on valve caps
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Safety check
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Correct loading
d Warning:
Overloading can impair
handling.
• Make sure that the weight is uniformly distributed between
right and left
• Pack heavy items at the bottom
• Max. load in each case
OA
(left and right): 10 kg
(approx. 22 lbs)
• Max. load in tank-top ruck- sack
OA: 5 kg (approx. 11 lbs)
• Check that fastenings are correctly positioned and tight
d Warning:
With cases installed, it is ad-
visable not to exceed
130 km/h (80 mph).
e Attention:
Do not exceed the gross weight
limit of 450 kg (992 lbs).
Do not exceed the wheel load
limits of 180 kg (397 lbs) at the
front and 260 kg (573 lbs) at the
rear.
Adjust the front/rear shock
absorbers, the rear suspension
spring and tyre pressures to
suit the gross weight of the
motorcycle (
b 40-44).
The gross weight consists of:
– Motorcycle wi th full tank
–Rider
–Passenger
– Luggage
OA Optional accessories
Accessories and loads
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Starting – Riding – Parking
3
Placing motorcycle on
centre stand
d Warning:
For safety reasons, never sit
on the motorcycle with the
centre stand extended.
e Attention:
Switch off the engine before using the
centre stand.
Make sure the surface under the stand
is firm.
OEOptional extra
• Switch off the ignition
• Hold the left handlebar grip with your left hand
• Hold the handle or the case holder
OE
with your right hand
• Place the right f oot on the extension
pin and press it down until the curved
shoes of the stand touch the ground
• Place your right foot on the tread surface of the stand
• Apply all your body weight to the stand
• Pull the motorcycle to the rear and upwards (arrow) until it rests on the
centre stand
• Check that the motorcycle
is firmly supported
Main (centre) standOE
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Brake system - with BMW Integral ABSOE
Safety marginBut remember: the potentially shorter
braking distances which BMW Inte-
gral ABS permits must not be used as
an excuse for careless riding. ABS is
primarily a means of ensuring a safety
margin in genuine emergencies.
– You have to familiarise yourself with the new, electronically assisted
braking. Try the brakes several times
when you take your motorcycle out
for the first time. Find out for your-
self how the brakes feel.
– Never ride without due care and attention, or assu me that good for-
tune will protect you from your own
foolhardiness
– Keep within the permitted speed
limits – Take care when co
rnering. When
you apply the brakes on a corner, the
motorcycle's weight and momentum
take over and even BMW Integral
ABS is unable to counteract their
effects.
OEOptional extra
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