2002 BMW MOTORRAD R 1150 GS Adventure clutch

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Introduction
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General information and
controls
General view, left side
R 1150 GS ............................ 4
General view, right side
R 1150 GS ............................ 5
General view, left side
R 1150 GS Adventure ........... 6
General view, right side
R 1150 GS Adventure ........... 7
Cockpit ................................. 8
Telltale and warning lights ..... 9
Ignition switch and steering
lock ................................ 10-11
Hazard warning lights .......... 12
Power socket ...................... 13
Left handlebar fitting ........... 14
Right handlebar fitting ......... 15
Dualseat R 1150 GS ..... 16-18
Seat
R 1150 GS Adventure .... 19-20
System case .................. 21-23
Aluminium case .............. 24-26
Adjusting the windscreen .... 27Safety check
Checklist ........................ 28-29
Engine oil ....................... 30-31
Fuel ................................ 32-33
Handlebar levers ............ 34-35
Brake system - general .. 36-37
Brake system - without
BMW Integral ABS ......... 38-40
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS ......... 41-44
Clutch ................................. 45
Lights ............................. 46-49
Suspension spring
preload .......................... 50-51
Shock absorber .................. 52
Wheels ........................... 53-55
Accessories and tyres......... 56
Accessories and loads ... 56-57
Contents
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General information and controls
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R 1150 GS1Suspension strut,
adjustment, front (
b50)
2 Oil level sight glass,
engine (
b31)
3 Engine oil filler (
b31)
4 Reservoir for clutch fluid
(
b45)
5 Power socket, 12 VOA
Provision for connecting
additional equipment – max.
load 5 A
OAOptional accessories
6Suspension strut,
adjustment, rear (
b51)
7 Lifting handle
8 Suspension strut, adjusting
shock absorber (
b52)
9 Dualseat lock (
b 16-18)
10 Primary spark plug, left
11 Secondary spark plug, left
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for
description
General view, left side
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General information and controls
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d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the clutch system:
 do not turn the fitting on the
handlebar.
 do not turn the handlebars
in the clamping blocks.
1 Choke lever (increased
engine speed) (
b71)
2 Hazard warning lights
switch (
b12) 3
Headlight switch
FHigh (main) beam
GLow (dipped) beam
FHeadlight flasher
4 Horn button
5 Left turn indicator switch
Press
–Turn indicators flash
To switch off:
 Press turn-indicator
cancel switch 9
Left handlebar fitting
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Safety check
Checklist
For this reason, check the
details in the following sections
before you start the journey:
– Fuel level
– Positions of the handlebar-lever fittings
–Brakes
– Brake fluid level
– Clutch fluid level
– Warning lights and telltale lights
–Lights
– Shock absorber settings and spring preload
– Wheel rim and tyre condition,
tread depth and tyre
pressures
– Load, gross weight – Check regularly (every time
you stop for fuel),
on the basis of the following
section:
– Engine oil level
(every second/third stop for
fuel):
– brake pads
If you encounter any problems
or difficulties, it is always best to
contact your authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer. He will pro-
vide the necessary advice and
assistance.
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Safety check
Handlebar levers
Adjusting clutch lever
e Attention:
Sudden changes in play or
spongy action indicate a fault in
the hydraulic system.
If you are doubtful about the re-
liability of the hydraulic clutch
operating system, it is best to
consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer.
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the clutch system:
 do not turn the fitting on the
handlebar.
 do not turn the handlebars
in the clamping blocks.
Turn knob A to set the most
comfortable span:
–Setting 1: minimum distance
–Setting 3: maximum distance
1
3
A
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Safety check
Check fluid level in the
clutch fitting
e Attention:
If the fluid level drops, assume
there is a defect in the clutch
system.
Have the clutch system
checked immediately by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
d Warning:
Do not permit the fluid level to
drop below minimum (MIN).
L Note:
The fluid level in the reservoir
rises as the clutch plate wears.
 Place the motorcycle on the
centre stand
– Make sure the ground is level and firm
 Handlebars in straight-ahead
position; front wheel in con-
tact with the ground
 Check fluid level in sight glass
MIN Minimum level
(centre of sight glass)
Clutch
MIN
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Starting – Riding – Parking
1
Fully retract the side stand
L Note:
If the side stand is extended
and a gear engaged, you can-
not start the motorcycle.
Select neutral– Neutral indicator light 1
comes on green
k (b 9).
L Note:
Engine does not start:
– Move the gear lever to the
k position or disengage
the clutch
Engine stops when first gear is
engaged:
– Fully retract the side stand; if necessary, consult the trou-
bleshooting chart
(b Maintenance Instructions,
Chapter 2)
Before you start
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Starting – Riding – Parking
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Engine oil pressureWarning light5 goes out above
idle speed.
e Attention:
If warning light 5 comes on dur-
ing the journey, take the follow-
ing action as soon as traffic
conditions permit:
Declutch
 Operate the kill switch
 Bring the motorcycle safely to a halt
 Check engine oil level
(b 31)
e Attention:
If the warning light comes on
even though the oil level is cor-
rect, you must consult a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
Warning lights
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