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

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BMW Integral ABSOE - Fault table
OE Optional extra
General
warning
lighte ABS warning
light
l/
brake failure Malfunctions
OFF ON Only RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION
available in both circuits (
b 71)
OFF Flashes at 1 Hz ABS not available Pull-away test not completed (
b 72)
OFF Flashes at 4 Hz Only RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION
available in both circuits (
b 71)
Self-diagnosis not completed (b 72)
ON OFF Tail light/brake light defective
(Maintenance Instructions,
b Chapter 2)
ON Flashes at 1 Hz At least one brake circuit without ABS (
b 70)
ON Flashes at 4 Hz At least one brake circuit in RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION mode (
b 71)
Alternate
flashing at
1Hz Alternate flash-
ing at 1 Hz
Fluid level in BMW Integral ABS too low.
Check the motorcycle as follows:
– Ignition OFF: is brake pressure OK at
the brake levers?
– Are the brakes acting on both wheels?
– Is the brake system leaktight, no signs of brake fluid escaping?
The brake system is defective if the test
outcome is negative.
Alternate
flashing at 4
Hz Alternate flas-
hing at 4 Hz
Fluid level in the BMW Integral ABS is too
low, perform the checks listed above.
Only RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION
available in at least one circuit (
b 71)

d Warning:
Do not ride the motorcycle if you
have any doubts about the
dependability of the brake system.
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Know-how …In recent years, motorcycles' technical
design features have become more and
more sophisticated.
Motronic, electronic ignition, integral
brakes, the catalytic converter or the
use of four valves per cylinder is clear
signs that far more than basic technical
knowledge may be needed to solve
certain problems. In addition, high-
tech materials are increasingly taking
the place of conven tional ones, which
again calls for thorough and expert
knowledge if they are to be handled
correctly during repair work.
To be sure of achieving the necessary
standard, it is always advisable to con-
sult your authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer. The authorised BMW motor-cycle
dealer employs staff that attends regu-
lar and comprehensive training
courses.
Authorised BMW motorcycle dealers
also receive all the current technical
information and are therefore fully
aware of the latest developments.
… technical features …The authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer's staff has the
experience and all the neces-
sary facts at its disposal when it
comes to solving problems
quickly and effectively. Work-
shops are equipped with the
latest technical facilities, for
example the sp
ecial tools
developed by BMW such as the
BMW diagnosis system or
exhaust emissions tester.
Reliability
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Training means extra safety
Cornering and braking
need to be practiced
Develop a “sixth sense” for potentially
dangerous situations. What this means:
look ahead, plan how to avoid possibly
dangerous situations and study other
road users' behaviour with a degree of
healthy scepticism.
– take bends smoothly and rhythmi- cally, avoiding violent braking and
acceleration
– approach bends slower than you feel they can be taken; a neat riding style
will get you to your destination more
safely than sheer speed
– ride at the inner edge of the ideal line, look ahead and plan to leave the
bend as smoothly as you entered it Allow for reaction
time when judging
braking distances.
– at a speed of 50 km/h (31 mph), for instance, one second's
hesitation means that about 14
metres (46 feet) are covered addi-
tionally before the brakes are
applied
– at 90 km/h (56 mph), this distance grows to 25 metres (82 feet)
Practice applying the brakes with and
without an extra lo ad on the motorcy-
cle, and study its reactions on various
kinds of road surface.
Work up to the wheel lock limit gradu-
ally.
BMW has a worthwhile safety contri-
bution to make in this area too – BMW
Safety Training.
These programmes are a wonderful
opportunity: systematic basic and fol-
low-up training enables you to master
situations close to the limit and keep
your motorcycle under supreme con-
trol whatever happens.
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Index
i
A - F
AABS1 Hz flashing, 73
4 Hz flashing, 73
ABS, anti-lock brake system, 70
Active brake with ABS changing brake fluid, 33
checking brake fluid level, 33
Adjusting suspension spring preload, 42
BBrake fluidchanging, 30
level checking, 30
checking front, 31, 35
checking rear, 32, 36
Brake pads, checking, 28, 29
Brake servo, 70
Brake system checking, 28
general, 28, 29, 66
with BMW Integral
ABS, 33-35, 68-75
without BMW Integral
ABS, 30, 31, 32
CCatalytic converter, 50safety instructions, 51
Centre stand, 4, 54, 55
Choke cold start, 61
lever operation, 61 Closing the System case, 18
Clutch
fluid level, 37
Clutch lever, 26
Cockpit layout, 6
Concluding thoughts, 83
Correct loading, 46
DDipswitch, 10
Dualseat
cover, 5, 13, 14removing, 13
lock position, 4
EEngine oil, 22filler neck, 23
pressure
warning light, 63
Engine speed, 64
Environmental protection, 79
FFront brake, 31 brake fluid reservoir, 5
fluid level, 31, 35
lever, 27
Fuel, 24, 25
filler cap, 4
octane number, 25
tank capacity, 25
Fuse box left, 4
right, 5
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Index
i
G - P
GGear shifts, 64, 65
General viewleft side, 4
right side, 5
HHandbrake lever, 27
Handlebar fittingleft, 10
right, 11
Handlebar levers, 26, 27 clutch, 26
handbrake, 27
Hazard warning flashers, 12
Headlight beam setting for RHD/ LHD traffic, 38
Headlight beam throw adjustment, 38
Heated handlebar grips, 11
Helmet holder, 4, 5
High/low (dipped) headlight switch, 10
Horn, 10
Hydraulic fluid
brakes, 30, 31, 32
clutch, 37
IIgnition switch and steering lock, 6function, 8, 9
Ignition, switching on, 58, 59
Important notes, 50
Installing System case, 19 Instruments, 6
Integral brake, 70
KKill switch, 11
LLight switch, 11
Lights
general instructions, 38, 39
headlight beam throw, 38, 39
Load, 45, 46
MMotorcycle accessories, 81
NNeutral, 59
OOctane number (fuel), 25
Oil filler, engine, 4, 22
Oil level checking, 22
engine oil pressure, 6, 63
sight glass, 23
Opening the System case, 17
Overheating, 60
PPartially integral brakes, 70
Power socket, 5
Printed information, 5
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Index
i
R - Z
RRear brakebrake fluid reservoir, 5
Rear shock absorber, 41
adjusting, 40
Refuelling, 24
Reliability, 76, 77
Removing System case, 18
Residual braking, 34 function, 71
Rev. counter, 6
Rider's equipment, 80
Riding, 64, 65
SSafety check, 20
Safety margin, 69
Seat, 15, 16
Sensitive electronic control, 68
Service worldwide, 78
Shock absorber front, 40
rear, 41
Side stand, 52, 53
Spring preload, 42
Starter button, 11
Starting the engine, 60, 61
System case, 17 removing, 18
TTank capacity, 25
Telltale and warning lightsABS, 7, 62
battery charge, 7, 62
engine oil pressure, 6, 63
fuel level, 6, 63
general, 62
high (main) headlight beam, 7
neutral indicators, 7
Toolkit, 5
Training means extra safety, 82
Tread depth, tyres, 43
Turn indicator switch left, 10
right, 11
Turn indicators telltale lights, 7
Turn-indicator cancel switch, 11
Type plate, 5
Tyre valve caps, 43
Tyres running-in, 57
VValve caps, 43
WWheels, 43, 44
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