2002 BMW MOTORRAD R 1150 RS warning

d Warning:
This symbol stands for
precau-tions and measures
which are essential in order to
protect the rider or other
persons from possibly severe
or fatal injury.
e Attention:
Instructions and precautions
specifically intended to prevent
damage to the motorcycle.
Disregarding them may render
the warranty invalid.
L Note:
Specific instructions on how to
operate, control, adjust or look
after items of equipment on the
motorcycle.
Important notes
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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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Introduction
Starting – Riding – Parking
First time out ................. 50-51
Important notes ............. 52-53
Side stand ..................... 54-55
Main (centre) stand ........ 56-57
Running in ..................... 58-59
Before you start ............. 60-61
Starting ......................... 62-63
Telltale and warning
lights ............................. 64-65
Rider Information
Display (FID) .................. 66-67
Riding and changing
gear ............................... 68-69
Brake system
- general ........................ 70-71
Brake system
- with BMW Integral ABS 72-78
BMW Integral ABS
- Troubleshooting chart ....... 79Arrive safely!
Arrive safely....................80-81
Service worldwide ............... 82
Environmental protection .... 83
BMW rider’s equipment ....... 84
BMW motorcycle equipment85
Training means extra safety. 86
Concluding thoughts ........... 87
Index ..............................88-92
Contents
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General information and controls
6
1Reset knob for
trip meter
2 Trip meter
3 Speedometer
4 Odometer
5 Adjusting knob for wind-
shield (
b 10)
6 Revolution counter (
b 58) 7
Rider Information Display
(FID) (
b 66, 67)
8 Telltale and warning lights
(
b 7)
9 Ignition switch and steering
lock (
b 8, 9)
( ) Figure in brackets
bpage number for description
Cockpit
1234567
98
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General information and controls
7
12435*67
98
1Telltale light, left turn indica-
tor repeater green
s
2 Warning light, battery
charge red
r (b 64)
3 Warning light, tank capac-
ity/when approx. 4 litres
(0.9 Imp. gal) remain in tank
orange
m (b 24, 25)
4 Telltale light, gearbox neu-
tral indicator green
k (b 61)
5 Warning light, ABS
l redOE
(
b 64)
OEOptional extra
*
n depending on national-market
specification
6 Warning light, engine oil
pressure red p (
b 65)
7 Telltale light, right turn indi-
cator repeater green
t
8General warning light
red
e (b 64)
9 High-beam headlight telltale
blue
q
( ) Figure in brackets
bpage number for description
Telltale and warning lights
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General information and controls
8
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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General information and controls
9
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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General information and controls
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1
B
A
B
A
Adjusting windshield
d Warning:
For reasons of safety, do not
reposition the mechanically
adjustable windshield while
riding the motorcycle.
Always halt the motorcycle
before adjusting.  Briefly press adjusting knob
1
– The knob pops out
 Turn in direction A or B to
reposition
– Press knob 1 back in
Adjusting windshield
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