2002 BMW MOTORRAD R 1150 RT ignition

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Safety check
Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS
Residual braking function
d Warning:
When the ignition is switched
off, before and during self-
diagnosis (
b 68), or if the
BMW Integral ABS fails, only a
RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC-
TION (
b 67) remains available
for slowing the motorcycle.
When the RESIDUAL BRAK-
ING FUNCTION is active, you
must apply CONSIDERABLY
higher pressure to the brake
levers in question in order to
apply the brakes, and lever
travel is longer.
When the RESIDUAL BRAK-
ING FUNCTION is active, the
ABS function is unavailable in
the brake systems in question.
d Warning:
When the RESIDUAL BRAK-
ING FUNCTION is active, main-
tain a defensive riding style
and proceed immediately to
the nearest specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
\f Note:
When the RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTION is active, it is advis-
able to set adjuster A (
b 25) on
the front-brake lever to
position 4.
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Important notes
BMW Integral ABSMotorcycle equipped with
BMW Integral ABS (
b 64)
d Warning:
When the ignition is switched
off or if the BMW Integral ABS
fails, only a RESIDUAL BRAK-
ING FUNCTION remains
available for slowing the
motorcycle (
b 67).
Under these circumstances
you must apply CONSIDERA-
BLY higher pressure to the
brake levers in order to apply
the brakes, and lever travel is
longer!
Risk of poisoningExhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colourless
and odourless but highly toxic.
d Warning:
Inhaling the exhaust fumes
therefore represents a health
hazard and can even cause
loss of consciousness with
fatal consequences.
Do not run the engine in an
enclosed space.
Risk of fatal accidentYour motorcycle is equipped
with Digital Motor Electronics
(Motronic) and high-power
ignition system.
d Warning:
When the engine is running or
the ignition switched on, nev-
er touch electrically live parts
of the ignition system or the
digital engine electronics.
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Side stand
Placing motorcycle on
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;
select 1st gear. 
Switch off the ignition
 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
 Use your left foot at the exten-
sion pin to fold the side stand
out fully (arrow)
 Lean the motorcycle carefully
on to the stand
 Turn the handlebars to left
lock
 Check that the motorcycle
is firmly supported
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Removing motorcycle
from side stand
d Warning:
If the motorcycle is fitted with
BMW Integral ABS, only RESI-
DUAL BRAKING FUNCTIONA-
LITY is available when the
ignition is switched off (
b 67).
Make sure the side stand is fully
retracted before you ride off.
– Riding with the side stand
extended is a safety risk. 
Ignition key in the “R ” or “ON ”
position (
b 9)
– Handelbar lock disengaged
 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
 Slowly raise the motorcycle to
the upright position and keep
it balanced
 Use your left foot to push
back the side stand
Side stand
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Starting – Riding – ParkingPlacing motorcycle on
centre stand
d Warning:
For safety reasons, never sit
on the motorcycle with the
centre stand extended.
e Attention:
Switch off the engine before
using the centre stand.
Make sure the surface under
the stand is firm. 
Switch off the ignition
 Hold the left handlebar grip
with the left hand
 Hold the lifting handle with the
right hand
 Place the right foot on the
extension pin and press it down
until the curved shoes of the
stand touch the ground
 Place your right foot on the
tread surface of the stand
 Apply all your body weight to
the stand
 Pull the motorcycle to the rear
and upwards (arrow) until it
rests on the centre stand
 Check that the motorcycle
is firmly supported
Main (centre) stand
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Starting – Riding – ParkingRemoving motorcycle
from centre stand
d Warning:
If the motorcycle is fitted with
BMW Integral ABS, only RESI-
DUAL BRAKING FUNCTIONA-
LITY is available when the
ignition is switched off (
b 67).
Make sure the centre stand is
fully retracted before you
ride off.
– Riding with the centre stand
extended is a safety risk 
Ignition key in the “R ” or “ON ”
position (
b 9)
– Handelbar lock disengaged
 Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand
 Hold the lifting handle with the
right hand
 Push the motorcycle forwards
off the stand
 Check that the stand has
folded up fully
Main (centre) stand
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A
B
B
1
Before you start
Switch on the ignition–
Move the kill switch to the run
position A
 Turn ignition key to ONIn an emergency only:

Move switch 1 to the B
position
– The electrical circuits for the
Motronic, RID, fuel pump and
starter motor are then out of
action
\f Note:
If you move the kill switch to the
B position while the ignition is
on (switch in ON position), the
BMW Integral ABS remains op-
erational (
b 64-71).
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The Rider Information Display
only operates when the ignition
is switched on.
Engine oil temperature
display 1
A= engine oil is overheating (red )
e Attention:
Stop the engine, wait 10 min-
utes and then check the oil level
(
b 20). If the oil level is correct,
always consult a specialist
workshop without delay, prefer-
ably a BMW Motorrad dealer.
Avoid high engine speeds until
the problem has been dealt
with.
B = engine oil at regular
operating temperature
C = engine oil cold ( blue)
Rider Information Display (RID)
1
A
B
C
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