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

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Arrive safely!
Concluding thoughts
But now it’s your turn! Regular care is important, with all functions checked
before the journey starts.
 We recommend that you use only genuine BMW accesso-
ries. These satisfy all safety
requirements and are pre-
cisely matched to your BMW
motorcycle.
 Your BMW motorcycle dealer
is best placed to service your
motorcycle
 You should never fit accesso- ries that don't have official
type approval for your motor-
cycle. This can represent a
safety hazard, invalidate the
motorcycle's general operat-
ing permit or cause you to
lose your insurance cover.
 Technical modifications should always be entrusted to
the trained specialists
employed by your authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
L Note:
Your local BMW motorcycle
dealer can supply you with use-
ful items to accompany the
Maintenance Instructions.
– BMW Repair Manual
–BMW set of circuit diagrams
It's good to know you've
thought of everything, isn't it?
Our aim is to make your
journey safer
We want you to reach your des-
tination safely – and for riding
your BMW Boxer to be the most
delightful leisure pastime in the
world!
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AABS - anti-lock brake system, 74
Activating fast idle, 63
Adjusting headlight beam throw, 41
Adjusting knob for windshield, 6
Adjusting reach A/B, 15
Adjusting windshield, 10
Air filter, 5
Anti-lock brake system Notes, 72, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78,
79
Arrive safely, 80, 81
BBefore you start, 60, 61
BMW Integral ABS, 52 Brake fluid level, checking, 33
Changing brake fluid, 33
Troubleshooting chart, 79
BMW Service Card, 82
Brake booster, 74
Brake fluid
Changing, 30
Brake fluid level Checking, 30
Front brake, 31, 35
Rear brake, 32, 36
Brake pads, checking, 29
Brake pads, checking wear, 29 Brake system
General, 28, 29, 71
With BMW Integral ABS, 33,
34, 35, 36
Without BMW Integral ABS, 30,
31, 32
Brake system general, 29, 70
Brake system, checking, 28
Brake system, warnings, 70
CCapacity, 25
Catalytic converter, 53 Safety instructions, 53
Changing gear, 68, 69
Checking brake fluid level, 30
Checklist, 20, 21
Choke Cold start, 63
Cold-start lever, 12
Clock, 10
Clock (FID), 67
Closing the System case, 18
Clutch
Fluid level, 37
Clutch lever, 26
Cockpit Overview, 6
Cockpit instruments, 6
Cold-start lever (choke) How to use, 63
Position, 12
A - C
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Index
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Concluding thoughts, 87
Cornering and braking need to be practised, 86
Correct loading, 48
DDipped beam headlight switch,
12
Dirt on brakes, 71
Downshifts, 69
EEmergency off (kill) switch for
ignition, 13
Engine oil, 22, 23 Filler neck, 4
Oil filler, 23
Temperature display (FID), 66
Engine oil pressure Indicator light, 64
Engine speed, 68
Environmental protection, 83
F
FID (Rider Information Display), 66, 67
First time out, 50, 51
Front brake Brake fluid level, 31, 35
Brake fluid reservoir, 5
Handbrake lever, 27
Front suspension, shock- absorber setting, 4
Fuel, 24, 25 Octane number, 25
Refuelling, 24
Fuel filler cap, 5
Fuel gauge (FID), 67
Fuel gauge 2, 67
Fuse box, 5
GGear indicator (FID), 67
General, 7
General view Left side, 4
Right side, 5
HHandlebar fittingLeft, 12
Right, 13
Handlebar levers, 26, 27 Clutch lever, 26
Handbrake lever, 27
Handlebars, adjusting, 14, 15
Handling your motorcycle safely, 50
Hazard warning flashers, 11
Headlight basic setting, 42
Headlight beam throw, adjusting, 40
Headlight, masking off, 39
Heated handlebar grips, 11, 13
Helmet holder, 4
Helmet holder, right, 5
High/low (dipped) beam headlight switch, 12
C - H
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Horn button, 12
Hydraulic fluidClutch, 37
IIgnition key, 8
Ignition switch and steering lock, 6
Function, 8, 9
Ignition, switching on, 60, 61
Indicator lights Battery charge current, 65
Engine oil pressure, 64
Low fuel level, 64
Installing System case, 19
KKey positions, 9
Know how, 80
LLifting handle, 4
Lifting the motorcycle off the side stand, 55
Light switch, 13
Lights Adjusting headlight beam
throw, 40
H e a d l i g h t b e a m t h r o w , 3 8 , 3 9 ,
41
Notes, 38, 39
Lights, checking, 38
Load changes, 68
Loading, 47, 48, 49
MMain (centre) stand, 56, 57
Motorcycle equipment, 85
Moving away/upshifts, 69
NNeutral, 61
Neutral, selecting, 61
New brake pads, bedding in, 59
OOctane number (fuel), 25
Odometer, 6
Oil filler neck, 4, 23
Oil level Engine oil pressure, 7, 64
Warning light, 23
Oil level sight glass, 4
Oil level, checking, 22
Oil-free and grease-free brakes, 71
Opening the System case, 18
Overheating, risk of, 62
PPartially integral brakes, 74
Placing motorcycle on main (centre) stand, 56
Placing motorcycle on side stand, 54
Power socket, 12 V, 4
Pushing the motorcycle off the main (centre) stand, 57
H - P
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QQuantity, 25
RRear brakesBrake fluid reservoir, 5
Rear suspension, shock-absorber setting, 4
Refuelling, 24
Removing System case, 19
Reservoir for clutch fluid, 4
Reset knob for trip meter, 6
Residual braking function, 34, 75
Revolution counter, 6
Rider Information Display, 66, 67 Clock, 67
Engine oil temperature display,
66
Fuel gauge, 67
Gear indicator, 67
Rider Information Display (FID), 6
Rider’s equipment, 84
Riding, 68
Riding and changing gear, 69
Risk of asphyxiation, 52
Risk of fatal accident, 53
Risk of fire, 52
Running in, 58, 59
Running-in speeds, 58
SSafety checklist, 20
Safety instructions Catalytic converter, 53
General, 52, 53
Salt on brakes, 70
Seat, 16
Seat lock, 5
Seat, adjusting, 17
Seat, removing, 16
Service, 81
Service worldwide, 82
Shock absorbers, 43
Shock-absorber settings, 43
Side stand, 54, 55
Sight glass for engine oil, 4
Spark plug, left, 4
Spark plug, right, 5
Speedometer, 6
Spring preload, 44 Front wheel, 44
Spring preload, adjusting, 44
Starter button, 13
Starting, 62, 63
Suspension strut, 4
System case, 18, 19
Q - S
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TTechnology, 80
Telltale and warning lights, 6ABS, 65
Telltale lights ABS, 7
Battery charge, 7
Battery charge current, 65
Engine oil pressure, 7
Gearbox neutral indicator, 7
High-beam headlight, 7
Right turn indicator repeater, 7
Tank capacity, 7
Turn indicator, left, 7
Toolkit, 4
Training means extra safety, 86
Tread depth, tyres, 45
Trip meter, 6
Troubleshooting ABS, 79
Troubleshooting chart, 79
Turn indicator cancel switch, 13
Turn indicator repeater Telltale lights, 7
Turn indicator switch, left, 12
Turn indicator switch, right, 13
Type plate, 5
Tyres Pressures, 46
Running in, 59
VValve caps, 45
WWarning lights
ABS, 7, 65
Battery charge current, 65
General, 7, 65
Low fuel level, 64
Wet brakes, 70
Wheel rims, 45
Wheels, 45, 46
T - Z
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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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BMW Motorrad
Printed information
Order No.:
01 41 7 680 221
10.2002
2nd edition GB / RF
The Ultimate
Driving Machine
BMW recommends Castrol
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