2002 BMW MOTORRAD R 1150 RT lock

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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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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
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1Front fog lamp switch
2 Speedometer
3 Distance recorder
(odometer)
4 Trip distance recorder
5 Rotary reset knob for trip
distance recorder
6 Revolution counter (
b 50)
7 Rider Information Display
(RID) (
b 58-59) 8
Headlight range control
rotary button
9 Telltale and warning
lights (
b 7)
10 Ignition switch and steering
lock (
b 8)
11 Radio displayOE
(b Supplementary Rider ’s
Manual)
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for
description
OEOptional extra
Cockpit
3542167
118910
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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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Adjusting seat height
e Attention:
When installing the dualseat,
m a k e s u r e t h a t i t is f i r m l y l o c a t e d.
 Take off the front section of
the seat
 Lift up seat holder 2, position it
to suit the rider's size and en-
gage it in the chosen position
There are three rider's seat
height positions:
A = high B = centre C = low
Locking the seats
e Attention:
When installing the dualseat,
m a k e s u r e t h a t i t is f i r m ly l oc a t e d.
 Push the rider's seat into its
catch
 Slide the rear section of the
seat into the guide and press
lightly to lock it into the seat
holder
Dualseat
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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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