2004 BMW MOTORRAD R 850 R clutch

i
2
Introduction
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/helmet holder .............. 14
Seats ............................. 15-16
System case .................. 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
Suspension
spring preload ..................... 42
Wheels ........................... 43-44
Accessories and loads ... 45-47
Contents
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General information and controls
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1Reservoir for clutch fluid
(
b 37)
2 Engine oil filler (
b 23)
3 Rear spring strut,
spring preload (
b 42)
4 Rear spring strut,
shock absorber adjustment
(
b 41) 5
Power socket, 12 V
OA
Provision for connecting
additional equipment – max.
load 5 A
6 Primary spark plug, left
7 Secondary spark plug*, left
8 Oil level sight glass, engine
(
b 23)
( ) Figure in brackets
bpage number with explanation
OAOptional accessories
*Only R1150R
General view, left side
132
54867
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General information and controls
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2
534
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.
1 Cold start choke lever
(increased engine speed)
(
b 61)
2 Hazard warning flashers
switch (
b 11) 3
Horn button
4 Left turn indicator switch
Press
–Turn indicators flash
To switch off:
 Press turn indicator cancel
switch 9
5 Headlight
FHigh (main) beam
GLow (dipped) beam
FHeadlight flasher
Left handlebar fitting
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Safety check
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
– Condition of wheels and
tyres, tread depth and tyre
pressures
– Load, gross weight – Check at regular intervals as
described in the following
sections
(each time you stop for refuel-
ling):
– Engine oil level
(every second or third time
you stop for refuelling):
– Brake pads
If you encounter any problems
or difficulties, it is always best to
contact your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
He will provide the necessary
advice and assistance.
Checklist
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Safety check
Adjusting clutch lever
e Attention:
Sudden changes in play or
spongy action indicate a fault in
the hydraulic system.
If you are doubtful about the re-
liability of the hydraulic clutch
operating system, it is best 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 distance
–Setting 3: maximum distance
A
3
1
Handlebar levers
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2
Safety check
MIN
Checking fluid level in the
clutch fitting
e Attention:
If the fluid level drops, assume
there is a defect in the clutch
system.
Have the clutch system
checked immediately by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
d Warning:
Never permit the fluid level to
drop below the minimum level
(MIN mark)
L Note:
The fluid level in the reservoir
rises as the clutch wears.
 Place motorcycle on side stand
– Make sure the ground is level and firm
 Turn the handlebars fully to the right
 Check fluid level in sight glass MIN Minimum level
(centre of sight glass)
Clutch
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Starting – Riding – Parking
1
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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Starting – Riding – Parking
1234*
5
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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