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

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Brake system - with BMW Integral ABSOE
Safety marginBut remember: the potentially shorter
braking distances which BMW Inte-
gral ABS permits must not be used as
an excuse for careless riding. ABS is
primarily a means of ensuring a safety
margin in genuine emergencies.
– You have to familiarise yourself with the new, electronically assisted
braking. Try the brakes several times
when you take your motorcycle out
for the first time. Find out for your-
self how the brakes feel.
– Never ride without due care and attention, or assu me that good for-
tune will protect you from your own
foolhardiness
– Keep within the permitted speed
limits – Take care when co
rnering. When
you apply the brakes on a corner, the
motorcycle's weight and momentum
take over and even BMW Integral
ABS is unable to counteract their
effects.
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Partially integral brakesThe integral brake function interlinks
the front and rear brakes, so both
wheels are braked when you operate
the brake lever.
The electronic controller in the BMW
Integral ABS computes the braking-
force distribution between front and
rear wheels, and applies the brakes
accordingly.
The baking-force distribution depends
on load and is recalculated every time
the ABS controller comes into action.
In this partially integral brake configu-
ration, the integral braking function is
activated only when you pull the hand-
brake lever. The footbrake lever acts
only on the rear brake.
Brake servoThe hydraulic pump in the BMW Inte-
gral ABS actively boosts the braking
force acting on the wheel when the
brakes are applied.
By boosting the brak ing force in this
way, the BMW Integral ABS achieves
a higher braking efficiency than stand-
ard brake systems.
ABS - anti-lock brake
system
ABS prevents th e wheels locking
under heavy braking when the motor-
cycle is travelling in a straight line,
thus contributing sign ificantly to road
safety.
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RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTION
If the BMW Integral ABS develops a fault, a
RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION only
is available in the brak e circuits in question.
The RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION
is the braking efficiency without the hydraulic
servo assistance of the BMW Integral ABS.
Under these circumstances, therefore, you
must apply CONSIDERABLY higher pres-
sure to the brake levers in question in order to
apply the brakes, and lever travel is longer.
When the RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC-
TION is active, the ABS function is unavail-
able in the brake system in question.
When the RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC-
TION is active, the in tegral braking function
is partially or entirely unavailable.
d Warning:
When the RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTION is active, maintain a
defensive riding style and pro-
ceed immediately to the nearest
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
L Note:
When the RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC-
TION is active, it is advisable to set adjuster A
(
b 27) on the front-brake lever to position 4.
The RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION
is active under the following circumstances:
– Ignition off
– Before and during self-diagnosis (
b 72)
– Fault in the BMW Integral ABSOE
(b 75)
L Note:
When the RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC-
TION is active for both brake circuits, the
noise of the pump is no longer audible when
you operate the brake levers.
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Self-diagnosis with
pull-away test
The BMW Integral ABS performs
self-diagnosis and a pull-away test to
ensure its operability.
Self-diagnosis is performed automati-
cally when you switc h on the ignition.
d Warning:
Self-diagnosis is not perfor-
med unless both brake levers
are in their fully released posi-
tions. Only the RESIDUAL
BRAKING FUNCTION is avail-
able until self-diagnosis is
completed (b 71).
*n depending on national-market specifica-
tion
• Release the brake levers, if neces- sary.
• Switch on the ignition
Initially:
– ABS warning/brake failure light 1:
flashes at 4 Hz
– General warning light 2:
ON
bSelf-diagnosis is in progress
Then:
– ABS warning/brake failure light 1:
flashes at 1 Hz
– General warning light 2:
OFF
bSelf-diagnosis successfully com-
pleted
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21*
• Start the engine.
•Move off
– ABS warning/brake failure light1:
OFF (as of approx. 5 km/h (3 mph)
road speed)
bPull-away test successfully com-
pleted
bBMW Integral ABS
is available
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n depending on national- market specifica-
tion
L Note:
Starting on gradients:
Always switch on the ignition with
gear engaged, clutch lever released and
both brake levers released.
Self-diagnosis canno t be performed if
you do not follow this procedure.
When self-diagnosis completes, apply
the brakes, disengage 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)
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d Warning:
If the BMW Integral ABS fails
in both brake circuits, a RESI-
DUAL BRAKING FUNCTION
only is available. (b 71)
d Warning:
If the RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTION is active (
b 71),
maintain a defensive riding
style and proceed immediate-
ly to a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer.
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d Warning:
If there is a fault in the ABS
system, the reserves of safety
normally afforded by ABS are
not available until the defect
has been put right.
There is a risk of dropping the
machine if the brakes are ap-
plied too hard and the front
wheel locks or the rear wheel
lifts clear of the ground as a
result of a high level of front
tyre adhesion. Do not ride the
motorcycle if you have any
doubts about the safety of the
brake system.
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BMW Integral ABSOE - Fault table
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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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Regular visits to the workshop for rou-
tine servicing are strongly recom-
mended even after the warranty period
has elapsed. They are the only way to
be genuinely certain that your BMW is
being kept in perfect working order.
For goodwill work after the warranty
period has expired, evidence of regular
maintenance by an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer is essential.
Certain signs of wear may not other-
wise be noticed until it is too late to put
them right at moderate cost. The staff
in the authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer or workshop know every detail
of your motorcycle and can take reme-
dial action if necessary before minor
faults develop into serious problems.
By having the necessary repairs done
properly and in good time, you save
time and money in the long run.
… serviceYou can obtain accurate advice in all
cases, and make appointments with a
firm completion deadline which we
will comply with punctually. But the
most gratifying feeling of all is that
your BMW is in genuinely good shape
when it leaves the authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer's workshop – and
above all, safe.
Reliability
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Service worldwide
BMW Service CardA Service Card is available for
all new BMW motorcycles.
A wide range of emergency-
assistance services are in place
to help you in the unlikely event
of a problem occurring some-
where far from home.
If you have a breakdown any-
where in Europe, just call our
Central Emergency Service
number from any telephone.
Our experts are on duty there
day and night to arrange assist-
ance for you. They can provide
practical advice on what to do
next and can make arrange-
ments on your behalf, for exam-
ple notifying local emergency
services anywhere in Europe,
recovery and transportation of
the motorcycle to the nearest
authorised workshop, a taxi for
you, and even a replacement
vehicle and hotel accommoda-
tion, if necessary.
BMW Service worldwideAnd if your travels take you even fur-
ther afield, you have no need to worry:
we are represented in more than 100
countries of the world.
L Note:
Call us if you have any ques-
tions about the BMW dealer-
ship network. You can reach us
directly by hotline in any country
in Europe. The phone numbers
are listed in the
European Service booklet (see
on-board documentation). Or if
you prefer you can use the
homepage address to contact
us on the Internet.
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