2002 BMW MOTORRAD R 1150 RT octane

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23
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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Index
i
AAnti-lock brake systemNotes, 67, 70, 71
Audio system handlebar remote
control, 10
BBMW Integral ABSBrake fluid level, checking, 28
Changing brake fluid, 28
Brake fluid level
CheckingFront brake, 30
Rear brake, 31
Brake pads, checking, 27
Brake system With BMW Integral ABS, 28,
29, 30, 31
Brake system, checking, 26
CCatalytic convertor Safety instructions, 45
Choke Cold start, 55
Cold start lever, 10
Clock (RID), 59
Clutch Fluid level, 32, 34
Clutch lever, 24
Cockpit
Overview, 6
Cockpit instruments, 6 Cold start lever
Operation, 55
Position, 10
DDistance recorder (odometer), 6
Dualseat, 12
Dualseat lockPosition, 4
EEmergency ignition off(kill) switch, 11
Engine oil, 21 Filler, 21
Temperature display (RID), 58
Engine oil filler, 21
Engine oil pressure Telltale light, 56
FFiller cap, 5
Fog lamp, 6
Front brakeBrake fluid level, 30
Brake fluid reservoir, 5
Handbrake lever, 25
Fuel
Capacity, 23
Octane number, 23
Refuelling, 22
Fuel filler cap, 5
Fuel gauge (RID), 59
Fuse box, 5
A – F
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81
Index
i
GGear indicator (RID), 59
Gearshifts, 60, 61
General viewLeft side, 4
Right side, 5
HHandlebar fittingLeft, 10
Right, 11
Handlebar levers Clutch lever, 24
Handbrake lever, 25
Hazard warning flashers, 17
Headlight adjustment Right/left-hand riding, 35
Heated handlebar grips, 11
Helmet holder, 5
High/low (dipped) headlight switch, 10
Hydraulic fluid Clutch, 32
IIgnition switch and steering lock,
6
Function, 8
Ignition, switching on, 52, 53
LLeft-hand riding Headlight adjustment, 35
Light switch, 11 Lights
Notes, 33
Low (dipped) headlight switch, 10
MMain (centre) stand, 48, 49
Motorcycle accessories, 77
NNeutral (gearbox), 53
OOctane number (fuel), 23
Oil filler, 4
Oil level Checking, 21
Engine oil pressure, 7, 56
Overheating, risk of, 54
PPartially integral brakes, 66
Power socket, 12 V, 6
R
Radio display, 6
Rear brake
Brake fluid level, 27
Brake fluid reservoir, 5
Refuelling, 22, 23
Remote control Audio systemHandlebars, 10
Residual braking function, 29, 67
Revolution counter, 6
G – R
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