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

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Starting – Riding – ParkingRemoving motorcycle
from side stand
d Warning:
If the motorcycle is fitted with
BMW Integral ABS
OE, only RESI-
DUAL BRAKING FUNCTIONA-
LITY is available when the
ignition is switched off (
b 75 ) .
Make sure the side stand is fully
retracted before you ride off.
– Riding with the side stand
extended represents a
safety risk.  Turn the ignition key to the “
R”
or “ ON” position (
b 9)
– Handlebars unlocked
 Both feet on the ground, no weight on the motorcycle
 Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand
 Keep your right hand on the
right handlebar grip and the
handbrake lever
 Slowly raise the motorcycle to
the upright position and keep
it balanced
 Sit on the motorcycle and use your left foot to retract the
side stand
OEOptional extra
Side stand
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Starting – Riding – ParkingPlacing the motorcycle
on the main (centre) stand
d Warning:
For safety reasons, never sit
on the motorcycle with the
main (centre) stand extended.
e Attention:
Switch off the engine before
using the main (centre) stand.
Make sure the surface under
the stand is firm.  Switch off the ignition to stop
the engine
 Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand
 Hold the lifting handle with your right hand
 Place your right foot on the extension pin and press it down
until the curved shoes of the main
(centre) stand touch the ground
 Place your right foot on the tread surface of the main
(centre) stand
 Apply all your body weight to the main (centre) stand
 Pull the motorcycle to the rear and upwards (arrow) until it rests
on the main (centre) stand
 Check that the motorcycle is supported firmly
Main (centre) stand
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Starting – Riding – ParkingPushing the motorcycle
off the main (centre) stand
d Warning:
If the motorcycle is fitted with
BMW Integral ABS
OE, only RESI-
DUAL BRAKING FUNCTIONA-
LITY is available when the
ignition is switched off (
b 75 ) .
Make sure the main (centre)
stand is fully retracted before
you ride off.
– Riding with the main (cen- tre) stand extended is a
safety risk  Turn the ignition key to the “
R”
or “ ON” position (
b 9)
– Handlebars unlocked
 Hold the left handlebar grip with your left hand
 Hold the lifting handle with
your right hand
 Push the motorcycle forwards
off the stand
 Check that the stand has fully retracted
OEOptional extra
Main (centre) stand
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Starting – Riding – Parkinge Attention:
Exceeding the specified engine
speeds while running in will lead
to increased engine wear.
L Note:
While running in the motorcy-
cle, vary the throttle opening
and engine-speed range fre-
quently.
Try to do most of your riding
during this initial period on
twisting, fairly hilly roads rather
than high-speed main roads
and highways.
Running-in speedsFrom 0 to 1,000 km (from 0 to
600 miles)
 Engine speed max. 4,000 rpm and no full-load acceleration
 The first inspection should always be performed after
1,000 km (600 miles). Make an
appointment with your author-
ised BMW motorcycle dealer in
good time, so that the work can
be performed punctually.
From 1,000 to 2,000 km (600 to
1,200 miles)
 Engine speeds can be gradu- ally increased after 1,000 km
(600 miles)
 Avoid lengthy periods at full
load until 2,000 km (1,200
miles) have been covered
Running in
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Running in
Bedding 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.
e Attention:
Comply with the notes on
BMW Integral ABS
OE
(b 72-79).
OEOptional extra
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
reach their maximum level of
grip.
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Starting – Riding – Parking
A
B
B
1
Switch on the ignition– Make sure kill switch is in run position A
 Turn ignition key to ON
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
OE remains
operational (
b 72-79).
OEOptional extra
Before you start
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1
Fully retracting the side
stand
L Note:
If the side stand is extended
and a gear engaged, you can-
not start the motorcycle.
Selecting neutral– Neutral indicator light 1
green
k on (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 chart (
b Mainte-
nance Manual, Chapter 2)
Before you start
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Starting
e Attention:
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 allow the engine to
idle unnecessarily or for pro-
longed periods — risk of over-
heating 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
ABC
1
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