2002 BMW MOTORRAD R 1150 RT fuel

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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
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1211
171620
11Storage compartment for
toolkit (supplied)
12 Fuse box
13 Fuel filler cap (
b 22)
14 Brake fluid reservoir,
front brake (
b 30)
15 Type plate/vehicle
identification number
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for
description
16 Primary spark plug, right
17 Secondary spark plug,
only R 1150 RT
18 Brake fluid reservoir, rear
brake (
b 31)
19 Handwheel for adjusting
suspension strut (
b 37)
20 Helmet holder
General view, right side
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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
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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Safety check
Fuel
Refuel
– Refuel only with super (pre-
mium) grade fuel to DIN 51607
standard or equivalent, mini-
mum octane number 95 (RON)
and 85 (MON)
 Close the fuel filler cap
Capacity
\f Note:
The fuel gauge and RID do not
operate unless the ignition is
switched on. –
Usable tank capacity
25.2 litres (5.5 Imp. gal)
– When the reserve fuel quan-
tity is reached
(approx. 4 litres/0.9 Imp. gal)
the orange warning light 1
comes on
Fuel level display 2 in RID
\f Note:
If only two bars still appear,
about 4 litres (0.9 Imp. gal) of
reserve fuel quantity remain in
the tank (additional warning sig-
nal from orange light 1).
2
1
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Important notes
Catalytic converter
e Attention:
To avoid damage to the cata-
lytic converter:
 Do not run the fuel tank dry
 Push-start only when the
engine is cold
 Do not run the engine with a
spark plug lead disconnected
 Do not exceed the engine-
speed limits marked on the
revolution counter
 Comply with all specified
maintenance intervals
 Stop the engine at once if it
misfires
 In the event of misfiring or a
severe drop in engine power,
consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an author-
ised BMW motorcycle dealer
If misfiring or malfunction of the
fuel-air mixture preparation sys-
tem causes unburned fuel to
reach the catalytic converter,
there is a risk of it overheating
and being damaged.
Risk of fireHigh temperatures occur at the
exhaust system, particularly if a
catalytic converter is installed.
d Warning:
Make sure that whether riding
or standing still or when the
motorcycle is parked, no eas-
ily flammable material
(for example hay, grass,
leaves, clothing or luggage
etc.) can come into contact
with the hot exhaust system.
Do not allow the engine to
idle unnecessarily or for pro-
longed periods
– Risk of overheating or fire.
Ride away immediately after
starting the engine.
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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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