BMW MOTORRAD R 1100 S 2002 Rider's Manual (in English)

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Environmental protection
Development …Motorcyclists have an intensive rela-
tionship with nature. BMW has made
sure that they continue to enjoy the
best possible prospects for successful
riding in the future.
For instance, your new Boxer is avail-
able with exhaust emission control by
closed-loop, three-way catalytic con-
verter.
… waste disposal …Behind the scenes, in the repair shop,
we don't neglect the pro-environmen-
tal aspects of our work either.
Wherever possible, we use environ-
mentally acceptable biodegradable
materials. We ensure strict compliance
with all environmental legislation, for
example the correct disposal of old oil,
which is now classi fied as hazardous
waste in many countries.
…recyclingAlongside the correct disposal of envi-
ronmentally hazardous materials, recy-
cling is another high-priority issue for
BMW.
For example, plastics that are marked
according to type can more easily be
returned to the materials cycle.
Remember: when it comes to making
repairs to your motorcycle, the author-
ised BMW motorcycle workshop is far
better equipped to protect the environ-
ment than you are at home.
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The essentialsTo reach your destination safely every
time, there's only one choice:
•Helmet
•Suit
• Gloves
•Boots
It's foolhardy to ride without these
items of clothing. This even applies to
short journeys, and to every season of
the year.
Well-planned riding
pleasure
Many motorcyclists have learned the
hard way that the proper clothing con-
tributes so much to riding pleasure.
You must feel comfortable and relaxed
– and your own safety must never be
endangered. There's no doubt about it:
when buying motorcycling clothing,
you simply can't set your sights too
high. It's good to know that the BMW
brand can be trusted to supply you with
safe, high-quality rider's clothing as
well.
Information on the latest products is
always available from your BMW
motorcycle dealer.
BMW rider's equipment
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Always an idea aheadThis is our motto – and it's one we live
up to. For many years now, BMW has
offered the enthusiast everything capa-
ble of enhancing the fascination of
motorcycling. A unique programme
that is regularly updated and offers
plenty of scope for choosing items
according to individual preferences.
Ask your BMW motorcycle dealer for
the latest upgrades and retrofits. Every accessory product is made to the
same exemplary standards of design,
function and quality as the motorcycle
itself. This calls for a great deal of expe-
rience, but our engineers are themselves
enthusiastic motorcyclists who know
what's needed. Whenever development
work starts on a new motorcycle, equip-
ment items are also taken into conside-
ration and their practical value
confirmed by extensive testing. This is
your guarantee of the high quality you
expect from BMW.
BMW motorcycle accessories
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Training means extra safety
Cornering and braking
need to be practiced
Develop a “sixth sense” for potentially
dangerous situations. What this means:
look ahead, plan how to avoid possibly
dangerous situations and study other
road users' behaviour with a degree of
healthy scepticism.
– take bends smoothly and rhythmi- cally, avoiding violent braking and
acceleration
– approach bends slower than you feel they can be taken; a neat riding style
will get you to your destination more
safely than sheer speed
– ride at the inner edge of the ideal line, look ahead and plan to leave the
bend as smoothly as you entered it Allow for reaction
time when judging
braking distances.
– at a speed of 50 km/h (31 mph), for instance, one second's
hesitation means that about 14
metres (46 feet) are covered addi-
tionally before the brakes are
applied
– at 90 km/h (56 mph), this distance grows to 25 metres (82 feet)
Practice applying the brakes with and
without an extra lo ad on the motorcy-
cle, and study its reactions on various
kinds of road surface.
Work up to the wheel lock limit gradu-
ally.
BMW has a worthwhile safety contri-
bution to make in this area too – BMW
Safety Training.
These programmes are a wonderful
opportunity: systematic basic and fol-
low-up training enables you to master
situations close to the limit and keep
your motorcycle under supreme con-
trol whatever happens.
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Concluding thoughts
Now it is your turn.• Regular care is important, with all functions checked before the jour-
ney starts
• Use only genuine BMW accessories.
They comply with all the relevant
safety requirements and are per-
fectly matched to your BMW
• Your BMW Motorrad dealer is best placed to service your motorcycle
• Do not under any circumstances
install unapproved extras: the use of
unapproved accessori es constitutes a
safety risk and vo ids your insurance
and the motorcycles permit
• Technical modification should be performed by a trained mechanic at
your BMW Motorrad dealershipL Note:
Your local BMW Motorrad dealer can
supply you with usef ul items to accom-
pany the Maintenance Instructions.
– BMW Repair Manual
– BMW set of circuit diagrams
It is good to know you have thought of
everything, isn't it?
Our aim is to make your
journey safer
We want you to reach your destination
safely – and for riding your BMW
Boxer to be the most delightful leisure
pastime in the world!
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A - F
AABS1 Hz flashing, 73
4 Hz flashing, 73
ABS, anti-lock brake system, 70
Active brake with ABS changing brake fluid, 33
checking brake fluid level, 33
Adjusting suspension spring preload, 42
BBrake fluidchanging, 30
level checking, 30
checking front, 31, 35
checking rear, 32, 36
Brake pads, checking, 28, 29
Brake servo, 70
Brake system checking, 28
general, 28, 29, 66
with BMW Integral
ABS, 33-35, 68-75
without BMW Integral
ABS, 30, 31, 32
CCatalytic converter, 50safety instructions, 51
Centre stand, 4, 54, 55
Choke cold start, 61
lever operation, 61 Closing the System case, 18
Clutch
fluid level, 37
Clutch lever, 26
Cockpit layout, 6
Concluding thoughts, 83
Correct loading, 46
DDipswitch, 10
Dualseat
cover, 5, 13, 14removing, 13
lock position, 4
EEngine oil, 22filler neck, 23
pressure
warning light, 63
Engine speed, 64
Environmental protection, 79
FFront brake, 31 brake fluid reservoir, 5
fluid level, 31, 35
lever, 27
Fuel, 24, 25
filler cap, 4
octane number, 25
tank capacity, 25
Fuse box left, 4
right, 5
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G - P
GGear shifts, 64, 65
General viewleft side, 4
right side, 5
HHandbrake lever, 27
Handlebar fittingleft, 10
right, 11
Handlebar levers, 26, 27 clutch, 26
handbrake, 27
Hazard warning flashers, 12
Headlight beam setting for RHD/ LHD traffic, 38
Headlight beam throw adjustment, 38
Heated handlebar grips, 11
Helmet holder, 4, 5
High/low (dipped) headlight switch, 10
Horn, 10
Hydraulic fluid
brakes, 30, 31, 32
clutch, 37
IIgnition switch and steering lock, 6function, 8, 9
Ignition, switching on, 58, 59
Important notes, 50
Installing System case, 19 Instruments, 6
Integral brake, 70
KKill switch, 11
LLight switch, 11
Lights
general instructions, 38, 39
headlight beam throw, 38, 39
Load, 45, 46
MMotorcycle accessories, 81
NNeutral, 59
OOctane number (fuel), 25
Oil filler, engine, 4, 22
Oil level checking, 22
engine oil pressure, 6, 63
sight glass, 23
Opening the System case, 17
Overheating, 60
PPartially integral brakes, 70
Power socket, 5
Printed information, 5
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RRear brakebrake fluid reservoir, 5
Rear shock absorber, 41
adjusting, 40
Refuelling, 24
Reliability, 76, 77
Removing System case, 18
Residual braking, 34 function, 71
Rev. counter, 6
Rider's equipment, 80
Riding, 64, 65
SSafety check, 20
Safety margin, 69
Seat, 15, 16
Sensitive electronic control, 68
Service worldwide, 78
Shock absorber front, 40
rear, 41
Side stand, 52, 53
Spring preload, 42
Starter button, 11
Starting the engine, 60, 61
System case, 17 removing, 18
TTank capacity, 25
Telltale and warning lightsABS, 7, 62
battery charge, 7, 62
engine oil pressure, 6, 63
fuel level, 6, 63
general, 62
high (main) headlight beam, 7
neutral indicators, 7
Toolkit, 5
Training means extra safety, 82
Tread depth, tyres, 43
Turn indicator switch left, 10
right, 11
Turn indicators telltale lights, 7
Turn-indicator cancel switch, 11
Type plate, 5
Tyre valve caps, 43
Tyres running-in, 57
VValve caps, 43
WWheels, 43, 44
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