2002 BMW MOTORRAD R 1150 RT engine

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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
Left handlebar fitting ........... 10
Right handlebar fitting ......... 11
Seats ............................. 12-13
System case .................. 14-15
Adjusting the windshield ..... 16
Hazard warning flashers ...... 17Safety check
Checklist ........................ 18-19
Engine oil ....................... 20-21
Fuel ................................ 22-23
Handlebar levers ............ 24-25
Brake system
- general ........................ 26-27
- with BMW Integral
ABS ............................ 28-31
Clutch ................................. 32
Lights ............................. 33-35
Shock absorbers ................ 36
Suspension spring
preload ............................... 37
Wheels ........................... 38-39
Loads............................. 40-41
Contents
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General information and controls
1
General view, left side
1Storage compartment
2 Reservoir for clutch fluid
3 Engine oil filler (
b 21)
4 Power socket, 12 V
Provision for connecting
additional equipment –
max. load 5 A
5 Lifting handle (
b 48-49)
6 Dual seat lock (
b 12) 7
Suspension strut,
shock absorber adjustment
(
b 36)
8 Primary spark plug, left
9 Secondary spark plug,
only R 1150 RT
10 Oil level sight glass, engine
(
b 21)
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for
description
543216
78910
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General information and controls
1
321
10
8
9
5*467
Telltale and warning lights
1Left turn indicator repeater
green
s
2 Warning light battery charge
red
r (b 56)
3 Warning light Tank capac-
ity/when app. 4 litres
remain in tank orange
m
(b 23, 56)
4 Neutral indicator (gearbox)
green
k (b 53)
5 Warning light ABS red
l
(
b 56, 68)
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for
description
6 Warning light, general
red
e\b(b 56, 68)
7 Warning light engine oil
pressure red
p\b(b 56)
8 Telltale light Right turn indi-
cator repeater green
t
9 Telltale light fog lamp green
t
10 High-beam headlight telltale
blue
q
*n depending on national-market
specification
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General information and controls
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d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the clutch system:
 Do not turn the fitting on the
handlebar.
1 Cold start lever
(increased engine speed)
(
b 54-55)
2 High/low (dipped) headlight
switch
FHigh (main) beam
GLow (dipped) beam
FHeadlight flasher
OEOptional extra
3Hazard warning flasher
switch
4 Rocker switch, electric
windshield adjustment
(
b 16)
5 Audio system handlebar
remote control
OE
(b Supplementary Rider ’s
Manual)
6 Horn button
7 Left turn indicator switch
Press
– Turn indicators flash
To switch off:
 Press turn indicator
cancel switch 12
Left handlebar fitting
5
432
1
76
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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-
lever fittings
– Brake fluid level
– Clutch fluid level
– Brakes
– Warning lights and telltale
lights
– Lights
– shock absorber settings
and spring preload
– condition of wheels and tyres,
tread depth and tyre pres-
sures
– Load, gross weight –
Check at regular intervals as
described in the following
sections
(each time you stop for refuel-
ling):
– Engine oil level
(every second or third time
you stop for refuelling):
– Brake pads
If you encounter any problems
or difficulties, it is always best to
contact your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
He will provide the necessary
advice and assistance.
Checklist
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Safety check
Engine oil
Checking oil levelCheck oil level regularly each
time you stop to refuel.
Only check the engine oil when
the engine is at normal operat-
ing temperature as the oil level
can vary by up to 10 mm
(0.39 in) in a hot engine or a
cold engine at extreme outside
temperatures (-10°C).
Wait at least five minutes after
switching off the hot engine for
the oil to collect in the sump. Checking the oil level after the
engine has only been used for a
short time or is only just warm
could lead to wrong interpretati-
ons and thereby to an incorrect
oil fill because the cold, more
viscous oil takes longer to flow
back into the sump. This can
take up to 12 hours at extreme
temperatures (-10
°C).
e Attention:
To avoid damage to the engine:
– Never exceed the maximum
oil level.
Always keep the oil level above
the minimum mark.
Always check the oil level with
the motorcycle standing up-
right.
 Check the oil when the engine
is at normal operating tem-
perature
 Read the oil level at least five
minutes after switching off the
engine
 Make sure that the motorcy-
cle is upright
– ensure that the surface is
level and firm!
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Safety check
1
MAXMIN
2
Engine oil

Check oil level at sight glass:
MAX Upper edge
Ring marking
MIN Lower edge
Ring marking
– The difference between the
two marks is approx. 0.5 litres
(0.88 Imp. pints)
 If necessary, unscrew the oil
filler screw 2 and top up the
engine oil through the engine
oil filler 1
 Then retighten the oil filler
screw 2
e Attention:
Warning light, engine oil pres-
sure red
p\b(b 7)\bindicates no
(or very little) oil pressure in
the lube-oil system; this light
m u s t n o t b e r e g a r d e d a s a n o i l
level check. Oil pressure
builds up after 1-2 seconds
and the warning light goes out
– the redengine oil pressure
warning light
p should re-
main off while the engine is
running
BMW recommends Castrol
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Safety check
Refuelling
d Warning:
Fuel is flammable and explo-
sive. Do not smoke. Never
bring a naked flame near the
fuel tank.
The 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 motorcycle on centre
stand
– Make sure the ground is level
and firm.
 Open fuel filler cap
Fuel
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