2002 BMW MOTORRAD R 1150 RS key

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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
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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
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Removing seat Turn the key in the helmet/seat lock to position A and
hold it in this position
 Lift off the rear seat in the direction indicated by
arrow 1.
– You now have access to the toolkit, the emergency kit and
the on-board documentation.
You can also remove the front
seat.  Remove the front seat by pull-
ing it up and to the rear, in the
direction indicated by
arrow 2.
– You now have access to the fuses (
b Maintenance
Instructions, Chapter 2)
A
2
1
Seat
3
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A
3
2
1
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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Starting – Riding – Parking
First time out
Safe motorcycling doesn’t
depend on the motorcycle
alone.
Your own skill and common-
sense are needed too.
The key to genuine safety on
the road is a sensible balance
between the motorcycle’s tech-
nical features and the rider’s
skill, so that together they form
a single efficient unit.
Riding safely in traffic calls for a
sense of responsibility to your
passenger and to other road
users.d Warning:
Do not ride the motorcycle af-
ter drinking alcoholic bever-
ages. Even small amounts of
alcohol or drugs, particularly
if taken in conjunction with
medicines, will adversely af-
fect your perception and your
ability to assess situations
and make decisions, and also
slow down your reflexes.
Take to the road now by all
means, but think carefully about
everything you do!
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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 – 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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