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

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Running in

Running in new brake
pads
d Warning:
New brake pads must “bed
down” and therefore do not
achieve their optimum friction
levels during the first 500 km
(300 miles).
This slight initial reduction in
braking efficiency can be
compensated for by exerting
greater pressure on the lever.
Try to avoid all unnecessary
hard braking during this initial
period.
Running in new tyres
d Warning:
New tyres have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened
by riding in a restrained man-
ner at various heel angles
until the tyres are run in.
This running in procedure is
essential if the tyres are to
achieve maximum grip.
e Caution:
Comply with the notes on BMW
Integral ABSOE (b 66-73).
OE Optional extra
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A
BB
1

Switching on the ignition– Move the kill switch to the run position A
• Turn ignition key to ON
(
b 9)
In an emergency only:
• Move switch 1 to the B
position.
– The Motronic, fuel pump and starter motor electrical cir-
cuits are out of action
L Note:
If you move the kill switch to the
B position while the ignition is
on (switch in ON position), the
BMW Integral ABS
OA remains
operational (
b 66-73).
OE Optional extra
Before you start
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Fully retract the side stand
L Note:
If the side stand is extended
and a gear engaged, you can-
not start the motorcycle.
Select neutral– Neutral indicator light 1
comes on green
k (b 7).
L Note:
Engine does not start:
– Move the gear lever to the
k
position or disengage
the clutch
Engine stops when first gear is
engaged:
– Fully retract the side stand; if necessary, consult the trou-
bleshooting table ( b Service
and Technical Booklet,
Chapter 2)
Before you start
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ABC1
Starting
e Caution:
If you attempt to start the en-
gine when the battery is flat, you
will hear the relay chattering.
Further attempts will damage
the starter relay and starter mo-
tor.
Before trying again: Recharge
the battery.
d Warning:
Do not warm up the engine
with the motorcycle at a
standstill — risk of overheating
or fire!
Ride away immediately after
starting the engine.
To avoid overheating the air-
cooled engine and possible
damage as a result, avoid
even short warm-up periods
at a standstill. Avoid high en-
gine speeds after a cold start.
Starting
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Choke• Correct position of choke lever 1:
– Lever up, in position A:
Cold start
– Lever down, in position C:
Engine at operating
temperature
• When starting, pull lever 1 to
position A (arrow) and hold it
in this position
L Note:
Do not turn the throttle twistgrip
when starting the engine.
• Press starter pushbutton 2
– The engine starts
• Turn the throttle twistgrip
carefully
•Release lever 1
– Lever 1 in position B
• Return choke lever 1 to
position C as soon as possi-
ble (as soon as the engine
runs smoothly)
Starting
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Fuel levelWhen the warning light1
comes on, there are still
approx. 5 litres (1.1 Imp. gal) of
fuel in the tank.
Engine oil pressureWarning light 2 goes out above
idle speed.
e Caution:
If warning light 2 comes on dur-
ing the journey, take the follow-
ing action as soon as traffic
conditions permit:
•Declutch
• Operate the kill switch
• Bring the motorcycle safely to a halt
• Check engine oil level (
b 20)
If the warning light comes on
even though the oil level is cor-
rect, you must consult a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
Telltale and warning lights
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Warning light, general General warning light 3 lights
up if the BMW Integral ABSOE
develops a fault (
b 73), or if the
tail light or br ake light is
defective.
ABS warning lightOE
The ABS warning light 4 lights
up if the BMW Integral ABS
develops a fault (
b 73)
Battery charge currentWarning light 5 goes out above
idle speed.
e Caution:
If warning light 5 comes on dur-
ing the journey:
Consult a specialist, preferably
an authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
OE Optional extra
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5 Telltale and warning lights
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Engine speedLimit engine speed in accord-
ance with engine temperature,
using the highest engine
speeds only when the engine
has reached its regular operat-
ing temperature. When the
revolution counter needle
enters the red zone on the dial,
the fuel supply is interrupted in
order to protect the engine
against overspeeding.
L Note:
The governor cuts in at
7,900 rpm.
Load changes
d Warning:
Try not to open or close the
throttle abruptly, particularly
on wet or slippery roads.
Gear shifts
L Note:
Never slip the clutch exces-
sively when changing gear.
Vary your speed only by using
the throttle in a suitable gear,
not by slipping the clutch.
Riding, gear shifts
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