2002 BMW MOTORRAD R 1150 GS weight

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63
Starting – Riding – ParkingRemoving motorcycle
from side stand
d Warning:
If the motorcycle is equipped
with BMW Integral ABS
OE, only
RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC-
TIONALITY is available when the
ignition is switched off (
b 83) .
Make sure the side stand is fully
retracted before you ride off.
– Riding with the side stand
extended is a safety risk.
OEOptional extra
 Turn the ignition key to the “ R"
or " ON " position (
b 11)
– Handlebars unlocked
 Both feet on the ground, no weight on the motorcycle
 Hold the left handlebar grip with
your left hand
 Keep your right hand on the
right handlebar grip and the
handbrake lever
 Slowly raise the motorcycle to
the upright position and keep it
balanced
 Sit on the motorcycle and use your left foot to retract the side
stand
Side stand
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64
Starting – Riding – ParkingPlacing motorcycle on
main (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.  Switch off the ignition
 Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand
 Hold the lifting handle with
your right hand
 Place your right foot on the
pin used to extend the centre
stand, and press the stand
down until its curved feet
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) stand
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81
Starting – Riding – Parking
Brake system - with BMW Integral ABSOE
Safety marginBut remember: the potentially
shorter braking distances
which BMW Integral ABS per-
mits 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 your-
self with the new, electroni-
cally assisted braking. Try the
brakes several times when
you take your motorcycle out
for the first time. Find out for
yourself how the brakes feel
– Never ride without due care
and attention, or assume that
good fortune will protect you
from your own foolhardiness
– Keep within the permitted
speed limits – Take care when cornering.
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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Details described or illustrated in
this booklet may differ from the
motorcycle’s actual specification
as purchased, the accessories
fitted or the national-market
specification. No claims will be
entertained as a result of such
discrepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-
sumption and performance data
are quoted to the customary
tolerances.The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions excepted.
©2002 BMW Motorrad
Not to be reproduced either wholly
or in part without written
permission from BMW Motorrad,
After Sales.
Printed in Germany
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