2002 BMW MOTORRAD R 1150 GS warning

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R 1150 GS Adventure
Connection
Power socket 1, with a load
rating of max. 60 W (5 A), is
intended only for connecting
extras mounted in the cockpit
or on the handlebars, for
example GPS, Roadbook,
Tripmaster, etc.
Wiring
L Note:
Have the wiring installed by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
d Warning:
Do not, under any circum-
stances, connect consumers
that require exposed wiring
toward the rear (heaters for
helmet visors, intercoms, etc.)
to the power socket.
The wiring must be installed
in such a way that the cable(s)
– are neither too slack nor too tight
– do not impede the rider
– do not restrict or impede movement of the
handlebars and/or handling
– cannot be trapped
Power socket, 12 V
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4
5
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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To prevent air from entering
the brake system:
 do not turn the fitting on the handlebar.
 do not turn the handlebars
in the clamping blocks.
6 Switch for heated handlebar
grips
OE
A Heating off
B 50% (centre position)
C 100%
7 Kill switch (
b68)
8 Starter button 9
Turn-indicator cancel switch
Press
– Left/right indicators off
10 Right turn indicator switch
Press
– Turn indicators flash
To switch off:
 Press turn-indicator can-
cel switch 9
11 ABS acknowledgment
button
OE (b87)
OEOptional extra
Right handlebar fitting
7
B
C
A
68
910
C
11
B
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R 1150 GS
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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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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d Warning:
After an accident or if the
motorcycle has fallen over,
check that the aluminium
cases are correctly secured.
Max. load on case carrier
without cases fitted: max. 5kg
(11 lbs) Max. load per
aluminium case: 10 kg (22 lbs).
With aluminium cases
installed, it is advisable not to
exceed 130 km/h (80 mph).
Opening aluminium case Turn key in lock for lid of case to position A
 Pull lock barrel 2 up as far as
it will go –Latch
1 is released
– The lid of the case can now
be opened
Closing aluminium case Pull lock barrel 2 up as far as
it will go
 Close the case lid
 Press lock barrel 2 down as
far as it will go
e Attention:
Make sure that latch 1 is
correctly seated
Lock the case and remove the
key
OAOptional accessories
Aluminium caseOA
A
1
2
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Aluminium caseOA
Removing aluminium case Turn key in case lock to position A
 Press lock barrel 1 down as
far as it will go
–Latch 2 is released
 Take out the key and remove
the aluminium case from its
holder
 Raise the plate of the case holder and lock it in this posi-
tion
OAOptional accessories
Installing aluminium case
d Warning:
When attaching, make sure
that the case is retained
securely.
An incorrectly secured case
could be lost and endanger
other road users.
 Unlock the plate of the case
holder and lower it into posi-
tion
 Press lock barrel 1 down
A1
2
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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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