BMW MOTORRAD R 1100 S 2000 Rider's Manual (in English)

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Important notes
BMW Integral ABS*
Motorcycle equipped with
BMW Integral ABS* (
b 68)
d Warning:
When the ignition is switched
off or if the BMW Integral ABS
fails, only a “RESIDUAL BRA-
KING FUNCTION” is available
(
b 71).
Under these circumstances
you must apply CONSIDER-
ABLY higher pressure to the brake levers in order to apply
the brakes, and lever travel is
longer.
*Optional extra
Risk of fireHigh temperatures occur at the
exhaust system, particularly if a
catalytic converter is installed.
d Warning:
Make sure that whether riding
or standing still or when the
motorcycle is parked, no easi-
ly flammable material (for
example hay, grass, leaves, clothing or luggage etc.) can
come into contact with the hot
exhaust system.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
d Warning:
Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to
cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive
harm.
Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds.
Wash hands after handling.
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Important notes
Risk of poisoningExhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colourless
and odourless but highly toxic.
d Warning:
Inhaling the exhaust fumes
therefore represents a health
hazard and can even cause
loss of consciousness with
fatal consequences.
Do not run the engine in an
enclosed space.
Risk of fatal accidentYour motorcycle is equipped
with Digital Motor Electronics
(Motronic) and an increased-
output ignition system.
d Warning:
When the engine is running or
the ignition switched on, ne-
ver touch electrically live parts
of the ignition system or the
digital motor electronics.
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Important notes
Catalytic converter
e Caution:
To avoid damage to the cata-
lytic converter:
Do not run the fuel tank dry
Push-start only when the engine is cold
Do not run the engine with a spark plug lead detached
Do not exceed the engine- speed limits marked on the
rev. counter
Comply with all specified maintenance intervals
Stop the engine at once if it misfires
In the event of misfiring or a
severe drop in engine power,
consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an author-
ised BMW motorcycle dealer.
e Caution:
If misfiring or malfunction of the
fuel-air mixture preparation
system cause unburned fuel to
reach the catalytic converter,
there is a risk of it overheating
and being damaged.
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Placing motorcycle on
side (prop) stand
d Warning:
For safety reasons, never sit
on the motorcycle with the
side stand extended.
e Caution:
Stop the engine before using
the side stand.
Make sure the surface under
the stand is firm. On a gradient,
the motorcycle should always
face uphill; select 1stgear. Switch off the ignition
Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand
Place your right hand on the
dualseat
Use your right foot against the
extension pin to swing the
side stand fully forwards
Lean the motorcycle carefully
on to the stand
Turn the handlebars to left
lock
Check that the motorcycle
is firmly supported
Side stand
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Removing motorcycle
from side (prop) stand
d Warning:
When the ignition of a motor-
cycle fitted with BMW Integral
ABS* is switched off, only a
“RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC-
TION” is available (
b 71 ) .
The side stand must be fully
retracted before you ride off.
– Riding with the side stand
extended is a safety risk. Ignition key in the “
R” or “ ON”
position (
b 9)
– Handelbar lock disengaged
Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand
Keep your right hand on the
right handlebar grip and the
brake lever
Raise the motorcycle
gradually
Use your left foot to push
back the side stand
* Optional extra
Side stand
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Placing motorcycle on
centre stand*
d Warning:
For safety reasons, never sit
on the motorcycle with the
centre stand extended.
e Caution:
Switch off the engine before
using the centre stand.
Make sure the surface under
the stand is firm.
* Optional extra
Switch off the ignition
Hold the left handlebar grip with your left hand
Hold the handle or the case holder* with your right hand
Place the right foot on the extension pin and press it
down until the curved shoes
of the stand touch the ground
Place your right foot on the
tread surface of the stand
Apply all your body weight to the stand
Pull the motorcycle to the rear and upwards (arrow) until it
rests on the centre stand
Check that the motorcycle
is firmly supported
Main (centre) stand*
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Taking the motorcycle off
the centre stand*
d Warning:
If the motorcycle is fitted with
BMW Integral ABS*, only
RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC- TION is available when the ig-
nition is switched off
(b 71).
e Caution:
Make sure the centre stand is
fully retracted before you ride
off. Ignition key in the “
R” or “ ON”
position (
b 9)
– Handelbar lock disengaged
Hold the left handlebar grip with your left hand
Hold the handle or the case holder* with your right hand
Push the motorcycle forwards
off the stand
Check that the stand has fully
retracted
* Optional extra
Main (centre) stand*
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e Caution:
Exceeding the specified engine
speeds while running in will lead
to increased engine wear.
L Note:
While running in the motor-
cycle, vary the throttle opening
and engine-speed range fre-
quently. Try to do most of your
riding during this initial period
on twisting, fairly hilly roads
rather than high-speed main
roads and highways.
Running-in engine speedsFrom 0 to 1,000 km (600 miles)
Engine speed max. 4,000 rpm and no full-load acceleration
Do not omit the first inspec- tion after 1,000 km
(600 miles).
Make an appointment with
your authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer in good time, so
that the work can be per-
formed punctually.
From 1,000 to 2,000 km
(600 to 1,200 miles)
Engine speeds can be gradu- ally increased after 1,000 km
Avoid lengthy periods at full
load until 2,000 km
(1,200 miles) have been
covered
Running in
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Running in
Running in new tyres
d Warning:
New tyres have a smooth
surface. This must be rough-
ened by riding in a restrained
manner at various heel angles
until the tyres are run in.
This running-in procedure is
essential if the tyres are to
achieve maximum grip.
Bedding down 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
(300 miles).
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 Caution:
Comply with the notes on BMW
Integral ABS (b 68-75).
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Switching on the ignition
– Make sure the kill switch1 is
in the run position A
The ignition switch must
be ON (
b 8)
In an emergency only: Move switch 1 to the B
position.
– The Motronic, fuel pump and starter motor electrical
circuits are out of action
L Note:
If you move the kill switch to
the B position while the ignition
is on (switch in ON position), the
BMW Integral ABS* remains
operational (
b 69).
* Optional extra
Before you start
A
B
B
1
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