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

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Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
Rider's Manual
R 1100 S
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d Warning:
This symbol stands for
precau-tions and measures
which are essential in order to
protect the rider or other
persons from possibly severe
or fatal injury.
e Attention:
Instructions and precautions
specifically intended to prevent
damage to the motorcycle.
Disregarding them may render
the warranty invalid.
L Note:
Specific instructions on how to
operate, control, adjust or look
after items of equipment on the
motorcycle.
Important notes
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1
Introduction
i
Welcome to BMWWe congratulate you on your
choice of a motorcycle from
BMW and welcome you to the
community of BMW riders.
Familiarise yourself with your
new motorcycle, so that you
can ride it safely and confidently
in all traffic situations.
To make sure of this, please
read this Rider's Manual care-
fully before starting to use your
new motorcycle. It contains
important notes on how to ope-
rate the controls and how to
make the best possible use of
all the motorcycle's technical
features.In addition, it contains useful
hints and information on the
correct equipment for machine
and rider, to ensure maximum
reliability and safety, and advice
on how to maintain the value of
your motorcycle.
If you have any questions con-
cerning the motorcycle or
related topics, your BMW
motorcycle dealer will gladly
advise and assist you.
We hope you enjoy reading this
Rider's Manual and wish you
many a pleasant, safe journey
on your BMW motorcycle.
Best wishes
BMW Motorrad
Welcome to BMW
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Introduction
12
2
12
i
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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3
Introduction
34 34
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Your first journey ........... 47-48
Important notes ............. 49-51
Side stand ..................... 52-53
Main (centre) stand ........ 54-55
Running in ..................... 56-57
Before you start ............. 58-59
Starting ......................... 60-61
Telltale and
warning lights ................ 62-63
Riding and
changing gear ............... 64-65
Brake system
- general ........................ 66-67
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS......... 68-75
BMW Integral ABS
- Fault table ......................... 75Arrive safely
Reliability ........................76-77
Service worldwide ............... 78
Environmental protection .... 79
BMW rider's equipment ....... 80
BMW motorcycle
accessories ......................... 81
Training means
extra safety ......................... 82
Concluding thoughts .......... 83
Contents
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4
General information and controls
146
149
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10131211
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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5
General information and controls
25
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15Storage compartment for
– Toolkit (
b 15)
– Printed information (
b 15)
16 Helmet holder
17 Brake fluid reservoir for front
brake (
b 31, 35)
18 Fuse box, right for optional extras
(
b Maintenance Instruc-
tions, Chapter 2)
19 Primary spark plug, right
20 Secondary spark plug, right
OAOptional accessories
21Type plate
22 Vehicle identification number
23 Power socket
OA, 12 V
Provision for connecting addi-
tional equipment –
with fuse, 15 A
24 Rear suspension strut, spring
preload (
b 42)
25 Brake fluid reservoir for rear
brake (
b 32, 36)
( ) Figures in brackets bpage number for
description
General view, right side
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General information and controls
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79
4
8
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
m
(
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
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General information and controls
A
7
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B6
8*
1Telltale light, left turn indicator
repeater green
s
2 Warning light, battery charge
current red
r
(
b 62)
3 Telltale light, high (main) beam
blue
q
4Telltale light, neutral green k
(
b 59)
5 Telltale light, right turn indicator
repeater green
t
( ) Figures in brackets bpage number for
description
6 Clock
Adjust by pressing with a ball-
point pen or similar object at
point A(minutes) or
point B (hours)
7 Warning light, general red
e (b
62)
8 Telltale and warning lights,
ABS
l red OE (b 62)
OEOptional extra
*
n depending on national-market specifica-
tion
Telltale and warning lights
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General information and controls
Vehicle keysYou will receive two master
keys and one spare key.
The key number is on the
accompanying plastic tag.
OAOptional accessories
OEOptional extra
L Note:
The ignition switch and steering lock,
fuel filler cap and the helmet/seat lock
are all operated with the same key.
System cases
OA with locks for the
same key can be ordered on request.
d Warning:
If the motorcycle is fitted with
BMW Integral ABS
OE, 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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