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

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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
Handlebar fittings ........... 10-11
Hazard warning flashers ...... 12
Dualseat cover ............... 13-14
Dualseat ......................... 15-16
System case .................. 17-19 Safety 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 ............................ 38-39
Shock absorbers ........... 40-41
Suspension spring
preload ............................... 42
Wheels ........................... 43-44
Accessories and
loads ............................. 45-46
Contents
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General information and controls
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1Reservoir for clutch fluid
(
b 37)
2 Front suspension strut,
shock absorber adjustment (
b 40)
3 Fuel filler cap (
b 24)
4 Engine oil level sight glass
(
b 23)
5 Engine oil filler (
b 23)
6 Helmet holder
7 Dualseat cover
OE
(
b 13, 14)
8 Dualseat lock (
b 15) 9
Lifting handle (
b 54-55)
10 Rear suspension strut,shock absorber
adjustment (
b 41)
11 Main (centre) standOE
12Primary spark plug, left
13 Secondary spark plug, left
14 Fuse box, left
(
b Maintenance Instruc-
tions, Chapter 2)
( ) Figures in brackets bpage number for
description
OEOptional extra
General view, left side
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General information and controls
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the clutch system: do not turn
the fitting on the handlebars.
1 Cold start lever (increased engine
speed) (
b 61)
2 Hazard warning flashers switch
(
b 12) 3
Headlight
FHigh (main) beam
GLow (dipped) beam
FHeadlight flasher
4 Horn button
5 Left turn indicator switch
•Press
– Turn indicators flash
To switch off:
• Self-cancelling while riding, or
press turn-indicator cancel
switch 9
Left handlebar fitting
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Safety check
Checklist
For this reason, check the
details in the following Chapters
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
– Front/rear 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.
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Safety check
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Handlebar levers
Adjusting clutch lever
e Attention:
Sudden changes in play or
spongy action indi cate 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 handlebars.
• Turn knob A to set the most
comfortable span:
–Setting 1: minimum distance
–Setting 3: maximum distance
1
3
A
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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
specialist 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.
• Hold the motorcycle upright or lift it on to the main stand
OE
– Make sure the ground is level and firm
• Turn the handlebars fully to
the right
• Check fluid level at sight glass MIN Minimum level
(bottom of
marking ring)
OE Optional extra
Clutch
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Fully retracting the side
stand
L Note:
If the side stand is extended and a gear
engaged, you cannot start the motorcy-
cle.
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 posi-
tion or disengage the clutch
Engine stops when first gear is
engaged:
– Fully retract the side stand; if neces- sary, consult the troubleshooting
table (
b Maintenance Instruc-
tions, Chapter 2)
Before you start
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Fuel level
When the warning light4 comes on,
there are still approx. 5 litres (1.1 Imp.
gal) of fuel in the tank
Engine oil pressureTelltale light 5 goes out above idle
speed.
e Attention:
If it comes on again during the journey,
take the following action as soon as the
surrounding traffic permits:
• Declutch
• Operate the kill switch (
b 58)
• 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
4
5
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Starting – Riding – Parking
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Engine speed
Limit engine speed in accordance with
engine temperature, using the highest
engine speeds only when the engine
has reached its regular operating tem-
perature.
When the rev. counter needle enters
the red zone on the dial, the fuel supply
is interrupted in or der to protect the
engine against overspeeding.
L Note:
The governor cuts in at 8,200 rpm.
Opening and closing
throttle
d Warning:
Try not to open or close the
throttle abruptly, particularly
on wet or slippery roads.
Gear shifts
L Note:
Never slip the clutch excessively when
changing gear. Vary your speed only
by using the throttle in a suitable gear,
not by slipping the clutch.
Riding and changing gear
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Starting – Riding – Parking
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 2
nd, 3nd, 4nd, 5nd 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 and changing gear
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