2002 BMW MOTORRAD R 1150 RT key

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General information and controls
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KeysYou will receive two master
keys and one spare key.
The key number is on the
accompanying plastic tag.
\f Note:
Ignition switch and steering
lock, tank filler cap lock and du-
alseat lock are all operated with
the same key. The key also fits
the storage compartment and
System cases.
d Warning:
Only RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTIONALITY is available
when the ignition is switched
off (b 67)
Ignition switch and steering lock
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General information and controls
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Ignition switch and steering lock
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
\f Note:
Switch the parking light on
only for limited periods. Note
state of battery charge.
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General information and controls
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Dualseat
Removing dualseat
Turn the key in the dualseat
lock to position 1 and hold it
there
 Take off the rear section of
the seat
– Toolkit is then accessible
 Take off the front section of
the seat
 This gives access to the
fuses, and the rider's seat can
be adjusted
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General information and controls
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System case
d Warning:
After an accident or if the
motorcycle has fallen over,
check that the system cases
are correctly secured!
Max. load per system case:
10 kg (22 lbs).
With System cases installed,
it is advisable not to exceed
130 km/h (80 mph).
Opening the system case Turn key in case lock to posi-
tion A
 Pull up the carrying handle 1
and catch 2
– The two indicators 3 turn red
 Opening the system case
Closing the system case
e Attention:
Risk of breaking the locking
tongue.
Before closing handle 1 or lock-
ing system 2, turn the key in the
case lock to position A.
 Turn key in case lock to posi-
tion A
 Push down catch 2 and carry-
ing handle 1
– The two windows 3 will show
a black signal
 Lock the case and remove
the key
3
1
2
A
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General information and controls
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Removing System caseTurn key in case lock to
position A
 Pull up carrying handle 1
– The two indicators 3 turn red
 Remove the key and lift the
system case off its holder
Installing system case
e Attention:
Risk of breaking the locking
tongue.
Before closing handle 1 or lock-
ing system 2, turn the key in the
case lock to position A .
d Warning:
Always make sure that the
cases are secured.
An incorrectly secured case
could be lost and endanger
other road users.
 Insert the system case into
the holder (arrows), making
sure that it is firmly seated in
the lower holder and the
upper hook
 Turn key in case lock to
position A
 Fold the carrying handle 1
down
– The two windows 3 will show
a black signal
 Lock the case and remove
the key
System case
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Your first journey
Safe motorcycling does not
depend on the motorcycle
alone.
Your own skill and common-
sense are needed too.
The key to genuine safety on
the road is a sensible balance
between the motorcycle ’s tech-
nical features and the rider ’s
skill, so that together they form
a single efficient unit.
Riding safely in traffic calls for a
sense of responsibility to your
pillion passenger and to other
road users.
d Warning:
Do not ride the motorcycle
after drinking alcoholic bev-
erages. Even small amounts
of alcohol or drugs, particu-
larly if taken in conjunction
with medicines, will adversely
affect your perception and
your ability to assess situa-
tions and make decisions,
and also slow down your
reflexes.
Take to the road now by all
means, but think carefully about
everything you do.
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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 – 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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