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

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Rear seat:• Turn the key in the seat lock to position A
•The rear seat
OE is released
from its holder
• Remove the rear seat
OE in the
direction indicated by the
arrow
• The front seat can now be removed
OE Optional extra
Locking the rear seatOE
e Caution:
When installing, make sure that
storage-compartment cover
OE
is correctly secured.
• Push the rear seat
OE to the
rear into the lock and engage
the seat holder by pressing it
lightly (arrow)
Seats
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1
A
A
3
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 ( 2 2 l b s ) .
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
• Opening the system case
OE Optional extra
System caseOE
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Closing the system case
e Caution:
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.
OE Optional extra
• 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 posi-tion A
• Pull up carrying handle 1
– The two indicators 3 turn red
• Remove the key and lift the
system case off its holder
System caseOE
2
1
A
A
3
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2
1
A
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5
Installing system case
e Caution:
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.
OE Optional extra
d Warning:
Always make sure that the
cases are 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 4 and the
upper hook 5
• Turn key in case lock to
position A
• Push down the carrying handle 1
– The two indicators 3 turn
black
• Lock the case and remove the
key
System caseOE
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Safety check
Checklist
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.
Your vehicle must be in perfect
technical order: this is a basic
prerequisite for your safety and
the safety of other road users.
For this reason, check the
details in the following sections
before you start the journey:
– Engine oil level
–Fuel level
– Positions of the handlebar- lever fittings
– Brake fluid level
– Clutch fluid level
–Brakes – Warning lights and telltale
lights
–Lights
– Shock-absorber setting and spring preload
– Condition of wheels and tyres, tread depth and tyre
pressures
– Load, gross weight
– Check at regular intervals as described in the following
sections
(each time you stop for refuel-
ling):
– Engine oil level (every second or third time
you stop for refuelling):
– Brake pads
If you encounter any problems
or difficulties, it is always best to
contact your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
He will provide the necessary
advice and assistance.
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Safety check
Engine oil
Checking oil levelCheck oil level regularly each
time you stop to refuel.
Only check the engine oil when
the engine is at normal operat-
ing temperature as the oil level
can vary by up to 10 mm
(0.39 in) in a hot engine or a
cold engine at extreme outside
temperatures (-10 °C).
Wait at least five minutes after
switching off the hot engine for
the oil to collect in the sump. Checking the oil level after the
engine has only been used for a
short time or is only just warm
could lead to wrong interpretati-
ons and thereby to an incorrect
oil fill because the cold, more
viscous oil takes longer to flow
back into the sump. This can
take up to 12 hours at extreme
temperatures (-10 °C).
e Caution:
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 standing up-
right.
• Check the oil when the engine is at normal operating tem-
perature
• Read the oil level at least five minutes after switching off the
engine
• Make sure that the motorcy- cle is upright
– ensure that the surface is
level and firm!
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Safety check
MAXMIN1
2
• Check oil level at sight glass: MAX Upper edge
Ring marking
MIN Lower edge
Ring marking
– The difference between the two marks is approx. 0.5 litres
(0.88 Imp. pints)
• If necessary, unscrew the oil filler screw 2 and top up the
engine oil through the engine
oil filler 1
• Then retighten the oil filler screw 2
e Attention:
Warning light, engine oil pres-
sure red
p (b 6) indicates no
(or very little) oil pressure in
the lube-oil system; this light
must not be regarded as an oil
level check. Oil pressure
builds up after 1-2 seconds
and the warning light goes out
– the red engine oil pressure
warning light
p should remain
off while the engine is running.
Engine oil
BMW recommends Castrol
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Safety check
Fuel
Refuelling
d Warning:
Fuel is flammable and explo-
sive. Do not smoke. Never
bring a naked flame near the
fuel tank.
Fuel expands when hot (for
instance if the fuel tank is in
the sun). For this reason, only
fill as far as the lower edge of
the filler neck.
e Caution:
Leaded fuel will destroy the cat-
alytic converter.
Do not run the fuel tank dry or
you may damage the engine or
the catalytic converter.
Wipe off plastic parts immedi-
ately if they are wetted with fuel.
• Place motorcycle on side stand
– Make sure the ground is level and firm.
• Open fuel filler cap
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