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

1
General information and controls
7
12435*67
98
1Telltale light, left turn indica-
tor repeater green
s
2 Warning light, battery
charge red
r (b 64)
3 Warning light, tank capac-
ity/when approx. 4 litres
(0.9 Imp. gal) remain in tank
orange
m (b 24, 25)
4 Telltale light, gearbox neu-
tral indicator green
k (b 61)
5 Warning light, ABS
l redOE
(
b 64)
OEOptional extra
*
n depending on national-market
specification
6 Warning light, engine oil
pressure red p (
b 65)
7 Telltale light, right turn indi-
cator repeater green
t
8General warning light
red
e (b 64)
9 High-beam headlight telltale
blue
q
( ) Figure in brackets
bpage number for description
Telltale and warning lights
10rsbkg2.book Seite 7 Dienstag, 19. November 2002 4:56 16

1
General information and controls
8
Ignition key
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 75).
You will receive two master
keys and one spare key.
The key number is on the
accompanying plastic tag.
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 cas-
es
OA with locks for the same
key can be ordered on request.
OAOptional accessories
OEOptional extra
Ignition switch and steering lock
10rsbkg2.book Seite 8 Dienstag, 19. November 2002 4:56 16

1
General information and controls
9
Key positions
d Warning:
Never turn the key to OFF or
I while riding the
motorcycle!
ON Operating position,
ignition, lights 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 steering 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.
Ignition switch and steering lock
10rsbkg2.book Seite 9 Dienstag, 19. November 2002 4:56 16

1
General information and controls
10
1
B
A
B
A
Adjusting windshield
d Warning:
For reasons of safety, do not
reposition the mechanically
adjustable windshield while
riding the motorcycle.
Always halt the motorcycle
before adjusting.  Briefly press adjusting knob
1
– The knob pops out
 Turn in direction A or B to
reposition
– Press knob 1 back in
Adjusting windshield
10rsbkg2.book Seite 10 Dienstag, 19. November 2002 4:56 16

1
General information and controls
11
Hazard warning lights
L Note:
You cannot activate the hazard
warning flashers if the ignition is
switched off.
Do not use the hazard warning
flashers for longer than abso-
lutely necessary.
Note state of battery charge.
Switching on the hazard
warning lights
 Switching on the ignition
– Hazard warning lights switch 1 up  Operate hazard warning lights
switch 1
– Hazard warning lights in oper- ation
– The left/right flashing turn indicator repeater on the tell-
tale light panel (
b 7) flashes
 Switch off the ignition
– The hazard warning lights continue to operate
– The light in the hazard warn- ing flasher switch goes out
Switching off the hazard
warning lights
 Operate hazard warning lights switch 1
– Hazard warning lights switch off
– Left/right flashing turn indica- tor repeater on the telltale
light panel (
b 7) off
Hazard warning flashers
1
10rsbkg2.book Seite 11 Dienstag, 19. November 2002 4:56 16

1
General information and controls
12
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the clutch system:
 Do not turn the fitting on the
handlebar.
1 Lever for cold start
(fast idle) (
b 62, 63)
2 Hazard warning flasher
switch (
b 11) 3
Horn button
4 Left turn indicator switch
Press
– Turn indicators operate
To switch off turn indicators:
 Press turn indicator can-
cel switch 9
5 High/low (dipped) beam
headlight switch
FHigh-beam headlight
GLow (dipped) beam
FHeadlight flasher
Left handlebar fitting
12
5
4
3
10rsbkg2.book Seite 12 Dienstag, 19. November 2002 4:56 16

1
General information and controls
13
678
109
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the brake system:
 Do not turn the fitting on the
handlebar.
6 Switch for heated handlebar
grips
OE
OHeating off
.50% (centre position)..100% 7
Starter button
8 Kill switch for ignition (
b 60)
9 Turn indicator cancel switch
Press
– Left/right turn indicators
off
10 Turn indicator switch, right
Press
– Turn indicators operate
To switch off turn indicators:
 Press turn indicator cancel
switch 9
OEOptional extra
Right handlebar fitting
10rsbkg2.book Seite 13 Dienstag, 19. November 2002 4:56 16

1
General information and controls
14
d Warning:
To ensure that no air enters
the brake or clutch hydraulic
circuits:
 Do not turn the fitting on the
handlebar.
d Warning:
The left and right stub handle-
bars must be repositioned
symmetrically if at all. Make
sure that lines and cables run
correctly. Avoid damage to
electrical wiring.
Retaining screw 1 must
always be tightened to the
correct torque value.
If you do not have a suitable
torque wrench, have the han-
dlebars adjusted by a special-
ist workshop, preferably a
BMW motorcycle dealer.
Adjusting handlebars
1
10rsbkg2.book Seite 14 Dienstag, 19. November 2002 4:56 16