2002 BMW MOTORRAD R 1150 RS check engine

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Introduction
General information and con-
trols
General view, left side ........... 4
General view, right side ......... 5
Cockpit ................................. 6
Telltale and warning lights ..... 7
Ignition switch and steering
lock .................................... 8-9
Adjusting windshield ........... 10
Hazard warning flashers ...... 11
Left handlebar fitting ........... 12
Right handlebar fitting ......... 13
Adjusting handlebars ..... 14-15
Seat ............................... 16-17
System case .................. 18-19Safety check
Checklist ........................ 20-21
Engine oil ....................... 22-23
Fuel ................................ 24-25
Handlebar levers ............ 26-27
Brake system
- general ........................ 28-29
Brake system - without
BMW Integral ABS ......... 30-33
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS ......... 34-36
Clutch ................................. 37
Lights ............................. 38-42
Shock-absorber settings ..... 43
Spring preload .................... 44
Wheels ........................... 45-46
Accessories and tyres......... 47
Loading.......................... 48-49
Contents
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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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Engine oil
Checking oil levelCheck the oil level at regular
intervals.
Always check the oil level when
the engine is at operating tem-
perature, because the differ-
ence between the oil level
indicated when the engine is at
operating temperature and the
oil level indicated when the
engine is very cold due to
extremely low outdoor
temperatures (-10 °C/14 °F)
can be as much as 10 mm
(0.4 in).
After switching off the engine,
wait at least 5 minutes for the oil
to drain back into the sump.Checking the oil level after the
engine has been run only briefly
or when it is not properly warm
will falsify the reading and could
lead to the engine being oper-
ated with the wrong quantity of
oil, because cold oil is viscous
and takes longer to drain back
into the sump. At extremely low
outdoor temperatures (-10 °C/
14 °F), this can take as long as
12 hours.
e Attention:
To avoid damage to the engine:
– Never exceed the maximum oil level.
– Always keep the oil level
above the minimum mark.
Always check the oil level with
the motorcycle upright.
 Check the oil level with the engine at its regular operating
temperature
 Check the oil level after the engine has been stopped for
at least 5 minutes
 Make sure that the motorcy-
cle is upright
– Make sure the ground is level and firm
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MAXMIN1
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 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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Fuel
Refuelling
d Warning:
The motorcycle’s fuel (petrol/
gasoline) is flammable and
explosive. Do not smoke.
Never bring a naked flame
near the fuel tank in any cir-
cumstances.
Fuel expands when hot (for
instance if the fuel tank is in
the sun). For this reason, only
fill as far as the lower edge of
the filler neck.
e Attention:
Note that fuel containing lead
will destroy the catalytic con-
verter.
Do not run the fuel tank dry or
you may damage the engine or
catalytic converter.
Wipe off plastic parts immedi-
ately if they are wetted with fuel.
 Place the motorcycle on its main (centre) stand
– The ground surface should be level and firm.
 Open fuel filler cap
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Placing the motorcycle on
the side stand
d Warning:
For safety reasons, never sit
on the motorcycle with the
side stand extended.
e Attention:
Stop the engine before using
the side stand.
Make sure the surface under
the stand is firm.
On a gradient, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; se-
lect 1st gear.  Switch off the ignition to stop
the engine
 Keep both feet on the ground
 Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand
 Keep your right hand on the
right handlebar grip and the
handbrake lever
 Hold the motorcycle upright and balanced
 U s e y o u r le f t f o o t a t t h e e x t e n -
sion pin to extend the side
stand fully (arrow)
 Slowly lean the motorcycle to the side until its weight is
taken by the stand and dis-
mount from the motorcycle
 Turn the handlebars to the full
left lock position (
b 9)
 Check that the motorcycle
is supported firmly
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 – Parking
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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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