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

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Activating fast idle Correct position of choke lever 1:
– Lever up, in position A:
Cold start
– Lever down, in position C:
Engine at operating temper-
ature
 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 will then start
 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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123*4
Battery charge currentWarning light1 goes out above
idle speed.
e Attention:
If telltale light 1 comes on while
the motorcycle is being ridden:
consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer.
OEOptional extra
*
n depending on national-market
specification
Low fuel levelWhen the warning light 2
comes on, there are still
approx. 4 litres (0.9 Imp. gal) of
fuel in the tank.
ABS warning lightOE
The ABS warning light 3 lights
up if the BMW Integral ABS
develops a fault (
b 79)
Warning light, general General warning light 4 lights
up if the BMW Integral ABSOE
develops a fault (b 79), or if the
tail light or brake light is defec-
tive.
Telltale and warning lights
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Engine oil pressureWarning light5 goes out above
idle speed.
e Attention:
If warning light 5 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 22)
e Attention:
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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The Rider Information Display
operates only when the ignition
is switched on.
Engine oil temperature
display 1
A= engine oil is overheating
(red )
e Attention:
Switch off the engine, wait at
least 5 minutes and check the
oil level (
b 23). If the oil level is
correct, always consult a spe-
cialist workshop without delay,
preferably a BMW motorcycle
dealer. Avoid high engine
speeds until the problem has
been dealt with.
B = engine oil at regular operat-
ing temperature
C = engine oil cold ( blue)
Rider Information Display (FID)
1
A
B
C
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Fuel gauge 2
L Note:
If only two bars still appear, ap-
prox. 4 litres (0.9 Imp. gal) of
fuel remain in the tank ( orange
indicator also lights up (
b 64)).
Gear indicator 31 - 0 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - E
Clock 4 To adjust, use a ball pen or similar object to press point 5
(minutes) or point 6 (hours)
Rider Information Display (FID)
2
3
4
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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 inter-
rupted 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.
Changing gear
L Note:
Never slip the clutch excessive-
ly when changing gear. Vary
your speed only by using the
throttle in a suitable gear, not by
slipping the clutch.
The digital gear indicator in the
Rider Information Display shows
which gear is selected (
b 67)
Riding and changing gear
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Starting – Riding – ParkingMoving away/shifting up Pull the clutch lever in
 Press down on the gearshift lever (to select first gear) and
take your foot off the lever
 Engage the clutch again smoothly
 Increase engine speed slightly as necessary
 Accelerate when the clutch is
fully engaged
 For upward shifts into 2nd,
3rd, 4th, 5th gears and E
(overdrive), pull the lever up
with your foot
Shifting down Close the throttle (twistgrip)
 Pull the clutch lever in
 Select the next-lower gear (opposite direction to arrow):
 Engage the clutch again
smoothly
Riding and changing gear
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Brake system - general
Wet bra kesAfter the motorcycle has been
washed, ridden through water
or ridden in the rain, the brake
discs and pads may be wet (or
iced-over in winter), and may
not take effect immediately.
d Warning:
The brakes should always be
applied first to dry them.
Salt on brakesBrake applications may be
delayed if the motorcycle was
ridden on salt-covered roads
and the brakes were not
applied for some time after-
wards.
d Warning:
The layer of salt on the brake
discs and pads must first be
worn away.
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