2004 BMW MOTORRAD R 1150 R light

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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.

Optional extra
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Fully retract the side stand
L Note:
If the side stand is extended
and a gear engaged, you can-
not start the motorcycle.
Select neutral– Neutral indicator light 1
comes on green
k (b 7).
L Note:
Engine does not start:
– Move the gear lever to the
k
position or disengage
the clutch
Engine stops when first gear is
engaged:
– Fully retract the side stand; if
necessary, consult the trou-
bleshooting table ( b Mainte-
nance Instructions, Chapter 2)
Before you start
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Fuel levelWhen the warning light1
comes on, there are still
approx. 5 litres of fuel in the
tank.
Engine oil pressureWarning light 2 goes out above
idle speed.
* depending on national-market speci-
fication
e Attention:
If warning light 2 comes on dur-
ing the journey, take the follow-
ing action as soon as traffic
conditions permit:
Declutch
 Operate the kill switch
 Bring the motorcycle safely to a halt
 Check engine oil level (
b 22)
If the warning light comes on
even though the oil level is cor-
rect, you must consult a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
Telltale and warning lights
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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 defec-
tive.
ABS warning lightOE
The ABS warning light 4 lights
up if the BMW Integral ABS
develops a fault (
b 75)
* depending on national-market speci-
fication
Battery charge currentWarning light 5 goes out above
idle speed.
e Attention:
If warning light 5 comes on dur-
ing the journey:
Consult a specialist, preferably
an authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.

Optional extra
Telltale and warning lights
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Moving off and upshifts Pull the clutch lever in
 Press down on the gearshift
lever (to select first gear) and
take your foot off the lever
 Smoothly re-engage the
clutch
 Increase engine speed slightly as necessary
 Accelerate when the clutch is fully engaged
 Upshift into 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th gears, in the same
way, but lifting the gear lever
Downshifts Close the throttle (twistgrip)
 Pull the clutch lever in
 Select the next-lower gear:
opposite direction to arrow
 Smoothly re-engage the
clutch
Riding, gear shifts
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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 operabil-
ity.
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 (
b 58)
– 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

Optional extra
* depending on national-market speci- fication
Brake system - with BMW Integral ABSOE
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Start the engine.
 Move off
– ABS warning light2:
OFF (as of approx. 5 km/h
road speed)
bPull-away test successfully
completed
bBMW Integral ABS
is available
L 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.
L Note:
Flashing at 1 Hz = 1 flash per
second (slow flashing)
Flashing at 4 Hz = 4 flashes per
second (fast flashing)

Optional extra
* depending on national-market speci- fication
Brake system - with BMW Integral ABSOE
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Optional extra
General
warning
lighte ABS warning
light
l/
brake failure Malfunctions
OFF ON Only RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION available in both circuits (
b 71)
OFF Flashes at 1 Hz ABS not available Pull-away test not completed (
b 72)
OFF Flashes at 4 Hz Only RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION available in both circuits (
b 71)
Self-diagnosis not completed (b 72)
ON OFF Tail light/brake light defective (Maintenance Instructions,
b Chapter 2)
ON Flashes at 1 Hz At least one brake circuit without ABS (
b 70)
ON Flashes at 4 Hz At least one brake circuit in RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION mode (
b 71)
Alternate
flashing at
1Hz Alternate flash-
ing at 1 Hz
Fluid level in BMW Integral ABS too low.
Check the motorcycle as follows:
– Ignition OFF: is brake pressure OK at
the brake levers?
– Are the brakes acting on both wheels?
– Is the brake system leaktight, no signs of brake fluid escaping?
The brake system is defective if the test
outcome is negative.
Alternate
flashing at 4
Hz Alternate flas-
hing at 4 Hz
Fluid level in the BMW Integral ABS is too
low, perform the checks listed above.
Only RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION
available in at least one circuit (
b 71)

d Warning:
Do not ride the motorcycle if you
have any doubts about the
dependability of the brake system.
BMW Integral ABSOE - Fault table
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