2002 BMW MOTORRAD R 1150 RT Rider's Manual (in English)

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Starting – Riding – Parking
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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Starting – Riding – Parkinge Attention:
Exceeding the specified engine
speeds while running in will lead
to increased engine wear.
\f Note:
While running in the motorcy-
cle, vary the throttle opening
and engine-speed range fre-
quently.
Try to do most of your riding
during this initial period on
twisting, fairly hilly roads rather
than high-speed main roads
and highways.
Running-in engine speedsFrom 0 to 1,000 km (600 miles)
 Engine speed max. 4,000 rpm
and no full-load acceleration
 Do not omit the first inspection
after 1,000 km (600 miles)
M ak e an a pp oin t m en t w it h yo u r
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer in good time, so that the
work can be performed punctu-
ally.
From 1,000 to 2,000 km (600 to
1,200 miles)
 Engine speeds can be gradu-
ally increased after 1,000 km
(600 miles)
 Avoid lengthy periods at full
load until 2,000 km (1,200
miles) have been covered
Running in
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Running in
Running in new brake
pads
d Warning:
New brake pads must “bed
down ” and therefore do not
achieve their optimum friction
levels during the first 500 km
(300 miles).
This slight initial reduction in
braking efficiency can be
compensated for by exerting
greater pressure on the lever.
Try to avoid all unnecessary
hard braking applications
during this initial period.
e Attention:
Comply with the notes on BMW
Integral ABS (b 64-71).
Running in new tyres
d Warning:
New tyres have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened
by riding in a restrained man-
ner at various heel angles
until the tyres are run in.
This running in procedure is
essential if the tyres are to
achieve maximum grip.
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Starting – Riding – Parking
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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Starting – Riding – Parking
Fully retracting the side
stand
\f Note:
If the side stand is extended
and a gear engaged, you can-
not start the motorcycle.
Select neutral– Neutral telltale light 1
green
k (b 7) is on
\f Note:
Engine does not start:
– Move the gear lever to
the
k\bposition or disengage
the clutch
Engine stops when first gear is
engaged:
– Fully retract the side stand; if
necessary, consult the trou-
bleshooting table
(
b Maintenance Instructions,
Chapter 2)
Before you start
1
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Starting
Starting
e Attention:
If you attempt to start the engine
when the battery is flat, you will
hear the relay chattering. Further
attempts will damage the starter
relay and starter motor.
Before trying again: recharge
the battery.
d Warning:
Do not warm up the engine with
the motorcycle at a standstill —
risk of overheating or fire!
Ride away immediately after
starting the engine.
To avoid overheating the air-
cooled engine and possible
damage as a result, avoid even
short warm-up periods at a
standstill.
Avoid high engine speeds after
a cold start.
BC1A
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