2002 BMW MOTORRAD R 1150 RS warning

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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
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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
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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
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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
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3
2
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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 (22 lb).
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 posi-
tion A.
 Pull up the carrying handle 1
and catch 2
– The two indicators 3 turn red
 Open the System case
Closing the System case
e Attention:
Risk of breaking the locking
tongue. Before closing handle 1
or catch 2, turn the key in the
case lock to position A.
 Turn key in case lock to posi- tion A.
 Push down catch 2 and
carrying handle 1
– The two indicators 3 turn
black
Lock the case and remove the
key
OAOptional accessories
System caseOA
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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
OAOptional accessories
Installing System case
e Attention:
Risk of breaking the locking
tongue.
Before closing handle 1 or
catch 2, turn the key in the case
lock to position A.
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 and the
upper hook
 Turn key in case lock to posi- tion A.
 Push down the carrying han-
dle 1
– The two indicators 3 turn
black
 Lock the case and remove the
key
System caseOA
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Safety check
For this reason, check the
details in the following sections
before you start the journey:
– Fuel level
– Positions of the handlebar levers
– 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 regularly on the basis
of this checklist
(every refuelling stop):
– Engine oil level
(every 2nd/3rd refuelling
stop):
– Brake pads
If you encounter any problems
or difficulties, it is always best to
contact your authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer. He will
provide the necessary advice
and assistance.
Checklist
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Safety check
MAXMIN1
2
 Read off the oil level at the sight glass:
MAX top edge of
ring marking
MIN bottom edge of
ring marking
– The difference between the
two marks is approx. 0.5 litre
(0.8 Imp. pints)
 If necessary, remove oil filler plug 2 and top up the engine
oil through the oil filler 1
 Reinstall oil filler plug 2e Attention:
Warning light, engine oil pres-
sure red
p (b 7) indicates no
(or very little) oil pressure in
the lube-oil system; this light
m u s t n o t b e r e g a r d e d a s a n o i l
level check. Oil pressure
builds up after 1-2 seconds
and the warning light goes out
– the redengine oil pressure
warning light
p should re-
main off while the engine is
running.
Engine oil
BMW recommends Castrol
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