2002 BMW MOTORRAD R 1150 GS Rider's Manual (in English)

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General information and controls
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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General information and controls
R 1150 GS Adventure
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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Aluminium caseOA/topcaseOA
 From below, engage hook4
of the aluminium case in
retaining bar 3
 Lower the aluminium case
onto the plate and check its
alignment
e Attention:
Stops 5 m u s t b e i n c o n t a c t w i t h
the plate at front and rear, in-
stead of being seated on it
OAOptional accessories
 Press lock barrel 1 down as
far as it will go
e Attention:
Make sure that latch 2 is cor-
rectly seated
Lock the case and remove the
key
TopcaseThe procedures for opening and
closing, removing and installing the
topcase are analogous to the pro-
cedures for the aluminium cases.
3
4
5
1
2
1
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A
B
C
R 1150 GS
Adjusting the windscreen
 Loosen screws C at left and
right
 Move the windshield in the A
or B direction
 Tighten screws C at left and
right
Adjusting the windscreen
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Safety check
Use the safety checklist –
before every journey
Please perform the safety
check accurately. If your motor-
cycle needs any routine mainte-
nance, you can then attend to it
before the journey starts
(
b Maintenance Instructions),
or, for example have it carried
out by your authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer. This is to ensure that your
motorcycle corresponds with
road-vehicle use and safety
laws.
A motorcycle in perfect techni-
cal condition is essential for
your safety and that of other
road users.
Checklist
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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
Engine oil
Checking oil levelCheck the oil level at regular
intervals.
Always check the oil level when
the engine is at operating tem-
perature, because the differ-
ence between the oil level
indicated when the engine is at
operating temperature and the
oil level indicated when the
engine is very cold due to
extremely low outdoor temper-
atures (-10 °C/14 °F) can be as
much as 10 mm (0.393 in).
After switching off the engine at
operating temperature, wait at
least 5 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the sump.Checking the oil level after the
engine has been run only briefly
or when it is not properly warm
will falsify the reading and could
lead to the engine being oper-
ated with the wrong quantity of
oil, because cold oil is viscous
and takes longer to drain back
into the sump. At extremely low
outdoor temperatures (-10 °C/
14 °F), this can take as long as
12 hours.
e
Attention:
To avoid damage to the engine:
– Never exceed the maximum oil level.
– Always keep the oil level above the minimum mark.
Always check the oil level with
the motorcycle upright.
 Check the oil level with the engine at its regular operating
temperature
 Check the oil level after the engine has been stopped for
at least 5 minutes
 Make sure that the motorcy-
cle is upright
– Make sure the ground is level and firm
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