2003 BMW MOTORRAD R 850 R Rider's Manual (in English)

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General information and controlsAdjusting front seat:
e Attention:
When installing, make sure that
the seat is correctly secured.
 Remove the front seat
 Remove Allen key 2 from the
holder in the front seat
 Remove two socket-head
screws 3 from front seat
lock 1 
Adjust seat lock 1 to suit the
rider's stature
 Tighten both socket-head
screws to secure the seat
lock
 Reinstall Allen key 2 in its
holder
 Lock the seat
The front seat can be set to any
of three positions:
A = high B = middle C = low
Seat
C
1
2
3
B
A
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General information and controls
Hemet holder
Helmet holderTurn the key in the helmet
holder to position A
 Helmet holder 1 open
 Close the helmet holder by
pressing it lightly into its lock
A
1
A
1
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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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Closing 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
Turn the key in the case lock
to position A
 Close locking device 2 and
handle 1
– The two windows 3 turn black
 Lock the case and remove the
key
Removing system casesTurn the key in the case lock
to position A
 Pull up handle 1
– The two windows 3 turn red
 Remove the key and remove
the system case from its holder
System caseOA
3
1
2
A
A
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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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Checklist
Use the safety checklist –
before every journey
Please perform the safety
check accurately. If your motor-
cycle needs any routine mainte-
nance, you can attend to it
before the journey starts
(
b Maintenance Instructions),
or have it carried out by your
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
This is to ensure that your
motorcycle complies with road-
vehicle use and safety laws.
A motorcycle in perfect techni-
cal condition is essential for
your safety and that of other
road users.
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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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Engine oil
Checking oil levelCheck the oil level every time
you stop for fuel.
Always check the oil level when
the engine is at operating tem-
perature, because the differ-
ence between the oil level
indicated when the engine is at
operating temperature and the
oil level indicated when the
engine is very cold due to
extremely low outdoor temper-
atures (-10°C) can be as much
as 10 mm.
After switching off the engine at
operating temperature, wait at
least 5 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the sump. Checking the oil level after the
engine has been run only briefly
or when it is not properly warm
will falsify the reading and could
lead to the engine being oper-
ated with the wrong quantity of
oil, because cold oil is viscous
and takes longer to drain back
into the sump. At extremely low
outdoor temperatures (-10
°C),
this can take as long as
12 hours.
e Attention:
To avoid damage to the engine:
– Never exceed the maximum
oil level mark .
– Always keep the oil level
above the minimum mark .
Always check the oil level with
the motorcycle upright.
 Check the oil level with the
engine at its regular operating
temperature
 Check the oil level after the
engine has been stopped for
at least 5 minutes
 Make sure that the motorcy-
cle is upright
–Make sure the ground is
level and firm
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