2003 BMW MOTORRAD R 850 R brake light

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Introduction
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General information and
controls
General view, left side ........... 4
General view, right side ......... 5
Cockpit ................................. 6
Telltale and warning lights ..... 7
Ignition switch and
steering lock ...................... 8-9
Trip meter/clock .................. 10
Hazard warning flashers ...... 11
Left handlebar fitting ........... 12
Right handlebar fitting ......... 13
Seat ............................... 14-15
Helmet holder ..................... 16
System cases................. 17-19Safety check
Checklist ........................ 20-21
Engine oil ....................... 22-23
Fuel ................................ 24-25
Handlebar levers ............ 26-27
Brake system
- general ........................ 28-29
Brake system - without
BMW Integral ABS ......... 30-32
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS ......... 33-36
Clutch ................................. 37
Lights ............................. 38-40
Shock-absorber
adjustment .......................... 41
Spring preload .................... 42
Wheels ........................... 43-44
Accessories and loads ... 45-47
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Introduction
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Your first journey ........... 48-49
Important notes ............. 50-51
Side stand ..................... 52-53
Centre stand ................. 54-55
Running in ..................... 56-57
Before you start ............. 58-59
Starting ......................... 60-61
Warning lights................ 62-63
Riding, gear shifts.......... 64-65
Brake system
- general ........................ 66-67
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS......... 68-74
BMW Integral ABS
- troubleshooting chart ....... 75Arrive safely
Arrive safely....................76-77
Service worldwide ............... 78
Environmental protection .... 79
BMW rider’s equipment ....... 80
BMW motorcycle
equipment ........................... 81
Training means
extra safety ......................... 82
Concluding thoughts ........... 83
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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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Checking lights
e Attention:
Check that all lights are opera-
tional at the start of each
journey.
\f Note:
If the turn indicator telltale light
flashes at twice the usual
speed: defective flasher bulb.
Motorcycle with
BMW Integral ABS
OE:
General warning light ON (
b 7):
check the brake light and the
rear light.
If the rear light is defective the
brake light is dimmed and acts
as a rear light. When you apply
the brakes the brake light shines
at full brightness. To change bulbs in parking
lights, headlight (low and high
beams), rear/brake lights, turn
indicators and the number-
plate light:
(
b Maintenance Instructions,
Chapter 2)
Masking off headlightIf the motorcycle is ridden in a
country where the opposite rule
of the road applies, its asym-
metric low headlight beam will
tend to dazzle oncoming traffic.
To prevent this, mask over part
of the headlight glass (apply a
piece of adhesive tape cut to
the correct size and shape).
OEOptional extra
Lights
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Running in
Running in new brake
pads
d Warning:
New brake pads must "bed
down" and therefore do not
achieve their optimum friction
levels during the first 500 km.
This slight initial reduction in
braking efficiency can be
compensated for by exerting
greater pressure on the lever.
Try to avoid all unnecessary
hard braking during this initial
period.
e Attention:
Comply with the notes on BMW
Integral ABSOE (b 68-75).
Running in new tyres
d Warning:
New tyres have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened
by riding in a restrained man-
ner at various heel angles
until the tyres are run in.
This running in procedure is
essential if the tyres are to
achieve maximum grip.
OEOptional extra
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Warning light, general General warning light 3 lights
up if the BMW Integral ABSOE
develops a fault
(
b 75), or if the tail light or brake
light is defective.
ABS warning light2(
ABS warning light 4 lights up if
the BMW Integral ABS devel-
ops a fault (
b 75)
2(Optional extra
Battery charge lightWarning light 5 goes out above
idle speed.
e Attention:
If telltale light 5 comes on dur-
ing the journey:
consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer.
Warning lights
1234
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Self-diagnosis with pull-
away test
The BMW Integral ABS per-
forms self-diagnosis and a
pull-away test to ensure its
operability.
Self-diagnosis is performed
automatically when you switch
on the ignition.
d Warning:
Self-diagnosis is not per-
formed unless both brake le-
vers are in their fully released
positions.
Only the RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTION is available until
self-diagnosis is completed
(b 71). 
Release the brake levers, if
necessary
 Switch on the ignition
Initially:
– ABS warning light 2:
Flashes at 4 Hz
– General warning light 1:
ON
bSelf-diagnosis is in
progress
Then:
– ABS warning light 2:
Flashes at 1 Hz
– General warning light 1:
OFF
bSelf-diagnosis successfully
completed
2(Optional extra
Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS2(
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Start the engine.
 Move off
– ABS warning light 2:
OFF (as of approx. 5 km/h
road speed)
bPull-away test successfully
completed
bBMW Integral ABS is
available
\f Note:
Starting on gradients:
Always switch on the ignition
with gear engaged, clutch lever
released and both brake levers
released.
Self-diagnosis cannot be per-
formed if you do not follow this
procedure.
When self-diagnosis com-
pletes, apply the brakes, disen-
gage the clutch, and start the
engine.
\f Note:
Flashing at 1 Hz = 1 flash per
second (slow flashing)
Flashing at 4 Hz = 4 flashes per
second (fast flashing)
2(Optional extra
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