2003 BMW MOTORRAD R 850 R warning

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General information and controlsd Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the brake system:
 Do not turn the fitting on the
handlebar.
 Do not turn the handlebars
in the clamping blocks.
6 Switch for heated handlebar
grips
OE
A Heating function off
B 50% (centre position)
C 100% 7
Starter pushbutton
8 Emergency off (kill) switch
for ignition (
b 58)
9 Turn indicator cancel switch
Press
– Left/right turn indicators
off
10 Right flashing turn indicator
switch
Press
– Turn indicators operate
To switch off turn indicators:
 Press turn indicator cancel
switch 9
OEOptional extra
Right handlebar fitting
BA
C
9
10
876
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General information and controls
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.
With system cases installed,
it is advisable not to exceed
130 km/h.
Opening system cases Turn the key in the case lock
to position A
 Pull up handle 1 and locking
device 2
– The two windows 3 turn red
 Open the system case
OAOptional accessory
System caseOA
3
1
2
AA
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General information and controls
Installing system cases
e Attention:
Risk of breaking the latch.
Before closing handle 1 or lock-
ing device 2, turn the key in the
case lock to position A.
OAOptional accessory
d Warning:
When installing, make sure
the case is correctly seated.
An incorrectly secured case
could be lost and endanger
other road users.
 Insert the system case into
the holder (arrows), making
sure that bottom holder 4 and
top hook 5 are correctly
seated
 Turn the key in the case lock
to position A
 Close handle 1
– The two windows 3 turn black
 Lock the case and remove the
key
System caseOA
3
1
2
A
5
4
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Safety check
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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 setting and
spring preload
– Wheel rim and tyre condition,
tread depth and tyre
pressures
– Load, gross weight –
Check regularly (every time
you stop for fuel), on the basis
of the following section:
– Engine-oil level
(every 2nd/3rd stop for fuel):
– Brake pads
If you encounter any problems
or difficulties, it is always best to
contact your authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer. He will
provide the necessary advice
and assistance.
Checklist
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Safety check
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Check the oil level at the sight
glass:
MAX Top edge
of marking ring
MIN Bottom edge
of marking ring
– The difference between the
two marks is approx. 0.5 litre
 If necessary, remove oil filler
plug 2 and top up the engine
oil through oil filler neck 1
 Reinstall oil filler plug 2
e Attention:
The red warning light
p (b 7)
for engine oil pressure indicates
no (or very little) oil pressure in
the lube-oil system; this light
must not be regarded as an oil
level check.
Oil pressure builds up after
1-2 seconds and the warning
light goes out – the red engine
oil pressure warning light
p
should remain off while the en-
gine is running.
Engine oil
BMW recommends Castrol
MAX
MIN12
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Safety check
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Fuel
Refuelling
d Warning:
Fuel is flammable and explo-
sive. Do not smoke. Never
bring a naked flame near the
fuel tank.
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:
Leaded fuel will destroy the
catalytic converter.
Do not run the fuel tank dry or
you may damage the engine or
the catalytic converter.
Wipe off plastic parts immedi-
ately if they are wetted with fuel.
 Place the motorcycle on the
centre stand
– Make sure the ground is level
and firm.
 Open fuel filler cap
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Safety check
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Refuel
– Always use super (premium)
unleaded fuel to DIN 51607 or
equivalent standard, min.
octane number 95 (RON) or
85 (MON)
 Close the fuel filler cap
Capacity
\f Note:
The fuel gauge works only when
the ignition is on.
– Usable tank capacity
17.6 litres
– An orange warning light 1
comes on when there are
approximately 5 litres of fuel
left in the tank
Fuel
1
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Safety check
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Adjusting clutch lever
e Attention:
Sudden changes in the amount
of play at the lever or a spongy
feeling when it is applied may
indicate a fault in the hydraulic
system.
If you are doubtful about the re-
liability of the hydraulic clutch
operating system, it is advisable
to consult an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer.
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the clutch system:
 Do not turn the fitting on the
handlebar.
 Do not turn the handlebars
in the clamping blocks.
 Turn knob A to set the most
comfortable span:
– Setting 1: minimum span
– Setting 3: maximum span
Handlebar levers
31
A
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