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Vehicle keysYou will receive two master
keys and one spare key.
The key number is on the
accompanying plastic tag.
OAOptional accessories
OEOptional extra
d Warning:
If the motorcycle is fitted with
BMW Integral ABS
OE, only
RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTIONALITY is available
when the ignition is switched
off (b83)
L Note:
Ignition switch and steering
lock, tank filler cap lock and
seat lock are all operated
with the same key. You can
order System cases
OA with
locks for this key, too.
Ignition switch and steering lock
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Key positions
d Warning:
Never turn the key to OFF or
I while riding the
motorcycle!
ON Operating position,
ignition, lights and all
electrical circuits
switched on
R * Ignition and lights off,
steering lock disengaged
(handlebars can be turned
freely to left or right)
* The key can be removed in these
positions
Turn the handlebars to full left lock.
e Attention:
Engage the steering lock with
the handlebars in this position
only.
OFF* Ignition and lights off,
steering locked
I**Parking light on,
steering locked
L Note:
Switch the parking light on
only for limited periods. Note
state of battery charge.
Ignition switch and steering lock
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Dualseat
R 1150 GS
Helmet holder
Turn key in helmet/seat lock to position A
Helmet holder 1 is open
Close the helmet holder by pressing it lightly into the hel-
met/seat lock until it engages.
Removing dualseat Turn the key in the dualseat lock to position A and hold it
in this position
Pull rear seat to the rear and up to remove
– This gives access to the tool box
Turn the key in the dualseat lock to position A and hold it
in this position
Pull front seat to the rear and remove
– This gives access to the fuses and the height of the front
seat can be adjusted
AA1
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Single seat Turn the key in the dualseat lock to position A and hold it
in this position
Remove rear seat (
b16)
Locking the tool boxOpen the seat
Remove toolbox cover 4
Insert locking section 3 into
mount on tool box cover 4
and close tool box
– This protects the tool box
against theft
The tool box can be opened
by means of the dualseat lock
A
Dualseat
4
4
2
3
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Seat
R 1150 GS Adventure
Helmet holder
• Turn key in helmet/seat lock to position A
Helmet holder 1 is open
Close the helmet holder by pressing it lightly into the hel-
met/seat lock until it engages.
Removing seat Turn key in helmet/seat lock
to position B
Grip seat 2 at rear and lift it up
and to the rear in the direction
indicated by the arrow to
remove
– You now have access to the toolkit, the on-board docu-
mentation and the fuses
B
A
1
2
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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 position A
Pull up the carrying handle 1
and catch 2
– The two indicators 3 turn red
Open the System case
OEOptional extra
System caseOE
A
1
2
3
A
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Closing the System case
e Attention:
Risk of breaking the locking
tongue.
Before closing handle 1 or lock-
ing system 2, turn the key in the
case lock to position A.
Turn key in case lock to position A
Push down catch 2 and carry-
ing handle 1
– The two indicators 3 turn
black
Lock the case and remove the
key
Removing System case Turn key in case lock to position A
Pull up carrying handle 1
– The two indicators 3 turn red
Remove the key and lift the
System case off its holder
OEOptional extra
A
1
2
System case
OE
3
A
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A
1
2
A
3
Installing System case
e Attention:
Risk of breaking the locking
tongue.
Before closing handle 1 or lock-
ing system 2, turn the key in the
case lock to position A.
OEOptional extra
d Warning:
Always make sure that the
case is 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 carrying handle 1
– The two indicators 3 turn
black
Lock the case and remove the
key
System caseOE
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