ignition 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
1Telltale and warning lights
(
b 7)
2 Speedometer
3 Odometer
4 Trip meter
5 Trip meter reset knob
6 Rev. counter (
b 56) 7
Warning light, fuel level/with
approx. 5 litres (1. 1 Imp. gal)
in reserve yellow
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(
b 25, 63)
8 Warning light, engine oil
pressure red
p (b 63)
9 Ignition switch and steering
lock (
b 8)
( ) Figures in brackets bpage number
for description
Cockpit
2356
79
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General information and controls
KeysYou will receive two master
keys and one spare key.
A small self-adhesive label indi-
cating the key number is also
supplied.
* Accessories
** Optional extra
L Note:
The ignition switch and steering
lock, fuel filler cap and the hel-
met/seat lock are all operated
with the same key. System
cases
* with locks for the same
key can be ordered on request.
d Warning:
If the motorcycle is fitted with
BMW Integral ABS
**, only RE-
SIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION-
ALITY is available when the
ignition is switched off (b 71 )
Ignition switch and steering lock
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General information and controls
Ignition switch and steering lock
Key positionsONIgnition and all electrical
circuits switched on
R Ignition off,
steering lock released*
(Handlebars can be tur-
ned freely to left or right)
d Warning:
Never turn the key to OFF or
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while riding the motorcycle. Turn the handlebar fully to the
left
OFF Ignition off,
steering lock engaged*
IParking light on,
steering lock engaged*
L Note:
Switch the parking light on only
for limited periods. Note state of
battery charge.
* The key can be removed in these
positions
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d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the brake circuit: do not turn
the fitting on the handlebars.
6 Switch for heated handlebar
grips*
A Heating off
B 50% (centre position)
C 100%
7 Emergency ignition off (kill)
switch (
b 58)
8 Starter button
9 Turn-indicator cancel
switch

– left/right indicators off 10
Right turn indicator switch

– Turn indicators flash
To switch off:
Self-cancelling while rid-
ing, or press turn-indica-
tor cancel switch 9
11 Light switch
(country-specific)
0 Lights off
JParking light on

KHeadlight on
* Optional extra
Right handlebar fitting
7
B
C
A
68
91011
C
B
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General information and controls
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Hazard warning flashers
L Note:
You cannot activate the hazard
warning flashers if the ignition is
switched off.
Do not use the hazard warning
flashers for longer than absolutely
necessary.
Note state of battery charge.
Switching on the hazard
warning flashers:
Switch on the ignition
Press hazard warning flasher switch 1
– Hazard warning flashers in operation
– The left/right flashing turn indicator repeater on the
telltale light panel (
b 7)
flashes
Switch off the ignition
– The hazard warning flashers remain switched on
Switching off the hazard
warning flashers:
Press hazard warning flasher switch 1
– Hazard warning flashers cease to operate
– The left/right flashing turn indicator repeater on the tell-
tale light panel (
b 7) goes out
Hazard warning flashers
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Safety check
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– Refuel only with super (premium) grade fuel to
DIN 51607 standard or
equivalent, minimum octane
number 95 (RON) or
85 (MON)
Close the fuel filler cap
Quantity
L Note:
The fuel gauge does not oper-
ate unless the ignition is
switched on.
– Maximum refuelling quantity 18 litres (3.9 Imp. gal)
– When the reserve fuel quantity is reached
(approx. 5 litres/1. 1 Imp. gal),
the yellow warning light 1
comes on
Fuel
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Safety check
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Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS*
Residual braking function
d Warning:
When the ignition is switched
off, before and during
self-diagnosis (
b 72), or if the
BMW Integral ABS* fails, only
a RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTION remains available
for slowing the motorcycle
(
b 71).
When the RESIDUAL
BRAKING FUNCTION is
active, you must apply
CONSIDERABLY higher
pressure to the brake lever in
question in order to apply the
brakes, and lever travel is
longer.
When the RESIDUAL
BRAKING FUNCTION is ac-
tive, the ABS function is una-
vailable in the brake systems
in question.
* Optional extra
d Warning:
When the RESIDUAL
BRAKING FUNCTION is ac-
tive, maintain a defensive
riding style and proceed im-
mediately to the nearest spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
L Note:
When the RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTION is active, it is advis-
able to set adjuster A (
b 27) on
the front-brake lever to
position 4.
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Starting – Riding – Parking
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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