2002 BMW MOTORRAD R 1150 R warning

d Warning:
This symbol stands for
precau-tions and measures
which are essential in order to
protect the rider or other
persons from possibly severe
or fatal injury.
e Attention:
Instructions and precautions
specifically intended to prevent
damage to the motorcycle.
Disregarding them may render
the warranty invalid.
L Note:
Specific instructions on how to
operate, control, adjust or look
after items of equipment on the
motorcycle.
Important notes
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Introduction
General information and
controls
General view, left side ........... 4
General view, right side ......... 5
Cockpit ................................. 6
Telltale and warning lights ..... 7
Ignition switch and steering
lock .................................... 8-9
Left handlebar fitting ........... 10
Right handlebar fitting ......... 11
Hazard warning flashers ...... 12
Seat/helmet holder .............. 13
Seats ............................. 14-15
System case .................. 16-18Safety check
Checklist ............................. 19
Engine oil ....................... 20-21
Fuel ................................ 22-23
Handlebar levers ............ 24-25
Brake system -
general........................... 26-27
Brake system - without
BMW Integral ABS ......... 28-30
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS ......... 31-34
Clutch ................................. 35
Lights ............................. 36-39
Shock-absorber
adjustment .......................... 40
Suspension
spring preload ..................... 41
Wheels ........................... 42-43
Accessories and loads ... 44-45
Contents
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Introduction
Starting – Riding – Parking
Your first journey ........... 46-47
Important notes ............. 48-49
Side stand ..................... 50-51
Centre stand ................. 52-53
Running in ..................... 54-55
Before you start ............. 56-57
Starting ......................... 58-59
Telltale and warning
lights ............................. 60-61
Riding, gear shifts.......... 62-63
Brake system
- general ........................ 64-65
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS......... 66-72
BMW Integral ABS
- Fault table ......................... 73Arrive safely
Reliability ........................74-75
Service worldwide ............... 76
Environmental protection .... 77
BMW rider's equipment ....... 78
BMW motorcycle
equipment ........................... 79
Training means extra
safety .................................. 80
Concluding thoughts ........... 81
Contents
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1Telltale and warning lights
(
b 7)
2 Speedometer
3 Odometer
4 Trip meter
5 Trip meter reset knob
6 Rev. counter (
b 62) 7
Warning light, fuel level/with
approx. 5 litres (1. 1 Imp. gal)
in reserve yellow
m
(
b 23, 60)
8 Warning light, engine oil
pressure red
p (b 60)
9 Ignition switch and steering
lock (
b 8)
( ) Figures in brackets bpage number
for description
321
7
45
8
6
9
Cockpit
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1Telltale light, left turn indica-
tor repeater green
s
2 Warning light, battery
charge current red
r
(
b 61)
3 Telltale light, high (main)
beam blue
q
4Telltale light, neutral green
k (b 57)
5 Telltale light, right turn indi-
cator repeater green
t
( ) Figures in brackets bpage number
for description
6 Clock
Adjust by pressing with a
ballpoint pen or similar
object at
point A(minutes) or
point B (hours)
7 Warning light, general red
e (b 61)
8 Telltale light, Warning light
ABS
l OE (b 61)
OEOptional extra
* depending on national-market speci- fication
12435
8*7B6A
Telltale and warning lights
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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
L Note:
The ignition switch and steering
lock, fuel filler cap and the hel-
met/seat lock are all operated
with the same key. System
cases
OA with locks for the same
key can be ordered on request.
d Warning:
If the motorcycle is fitted with
BMW Integral ABS
OE, only RE-
SIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION-
ALITY is available when the
ignition is switched off (b 69)
Ignition switch and steering lock
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Ignition switch and steering lock
Key positions
d Warning:
Never turn the key to OFF or
I while riding the
motorcycle!
ON Operating position,
ignition, ligh ts 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 steer ing 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.
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5
4
2
3
1
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 Cold start choke lever
(increased engine speed)
(
b 59)
2 Hazard warning flashers
switch (
b 12) 3
Horn button
4 Left turn indicator switch
•Press
– Turn indicators flash
To switch off:
• Press turn indicator cancel
switch 9
5 Headlight
FHigh (main) beam
GLow (dipped) beam
FHeadlight flasher
Left handlebar fitting
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