clutch BMW MOTORRAD R 1100 S 2000 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
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 lock (
b 15)
8 Lifting handle (
b 54-55)
9 Rear suspension strut,
shock absorber adjustment
(
b 41)
10 Main (centre) stand*
11 Fuse box, left
(Service and Technical
Booklet,
b Chapter 2)
( ) Figures in brackets bpage number
for description
* Optional extra
General view, left side
1234675
119108
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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

–Turn indicators flash
To switch off:
Self-cancelling while rid-
ing, or press turn-indica-
tor 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:
– Engine oil level
– 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 Caution:
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 handlebars.
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 Caution:
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.
Make sure that the motor- cycle is upright
– 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)
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 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 Service
and Technical Booklet,
Chapter 1)
Before you start
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Starting – Riding – Parking
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Engine speedLimit engine speed in accord-
ance with engine temperature,
using the highest engine
speeds only when the engine
has reached its regular operat-
ing temperature.
When the rev. counter needle
enters the red zone on the dial,
the fuel supply is interrupted in
order 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 excessive-
ly 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

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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Starting – Riding – Parking
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Move off
– ABS warning/brake failure light 1:
OFF (as of approx. 5 km/h
(3 mph) road speed)
bPull-away test successfully
completed
bBMW Integral ABS
is available
*Optional extra
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)
Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS*
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