2002 BMW MOTORRAD R 1150 RS refuelling

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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
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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Index
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Concluding thoughts, 87
Cornering and braking need to be practised, 86
Correct loading, 48
DDipped beam headlight switch,
12
Dirt on brakes, 71
Downshifts, 69
EEmergency off (kill) switch for
ignition, 13
Engine oil, 22, 23 Filler neck, 4
Oil filler, 23
Temperature display (FID), 66
Engine oil pressure Indicator light, 64
Engine speed, 68
Environmental protection, 83
F
FID (Rider Information Display), 66, 67
First time out, 50, 51
Front brake Brake fluid level, 31, 35
Brake fluid reservoir, 5
Handbrake lever, 27
Front suspension, shock- absorber setting, 4
Fuel, 24, 25 Octane number, 25
Refuelling, 24
Fuel filler cap, 5
Fuel gauge (FID), 67
Fuel gauge 2, 67
Fuse box, 5
GGear indicator (FID), 67
General, 7
General view Left side, 4
Right side, 5
HHandlebar fittingLeft, 12
Right, 13
Handlebar levers, 26, 27 Clutch lever, 26
Handbrake lever, 27
Handlebars, adjusting, 14, 15
Handling your motorcycle safely, 50
Hazard warning flashers, 11
Headlight basic setting, 42
Headlight beam throw, adjusting, 40
Headlight, masking off, 39
Heated handlebar grips, 11, 13
Helmet holder, 4
Helmet holder, right, 5
High/low (dipped) beam headlight switch, 12
C - H
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Index
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QQuantity, 25
RRear brakesBrake fluid reservoir, 5
Rear suspension, shock-absorber setting, 4
Refuelling, 24
Removing System case, 19
Reservoir for clutch fluid, 4
Reset knob for trip meter, 6
Residual braking function, 34, 75
Revolution counter, 6
Rider Information Display, 66, 67 Clock, 67
Engine oil temperature display,
66
Fuel gauge, 67
Gear indicator, 67
Rider Information Display (FID), 6
Rider’s equipment, 84
Riding, 68
Riding and changing gear, 69
Risk of asphyxiation, 52
Risk of fatal accident, 53
Risk of fire, 52
Running in, 58, 59
Running-in speeds, 58
SSafety checklist, 20
Safety instructions Catalytic converter, 53
General, 52, 53
Salt on brakes, 70
Seat, 16
Seat lock, 5
Seat, adjusting, 17
Seat, removing, 16
Service, 81
Service worldwide, 82
Shock absorbers, 43
Shock-absorber settings, 43
Side stand, 54, 55
Sight glass for engine oil, 4
Spark plug, left, 4
Spark plug, right, 5
Speedometer, 6
Spring preload, 44 Front wheel, 44
Spring preload, adjusting, 44
Starter button, 13
Starting, 62, 63
Suspension strut, 4
System case, 18, 19
Q - S
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