brake BMW MOTORRAD R 1100 S 2002 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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Introduction
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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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General information and controls
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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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B
C
A
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C
B
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the brake circuit: do not turn
the fitting on the handlebars.
6 Switch for heated handlebar grip-
s
OE
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
•Press
– left/right indicators off 10
Right turn indicator switch
•Press
– Turn indicators flash
To switch off:
• Self-cancelling while riding, or
press turn-indicator cancel
switch 9
OEOptional extra
Right handlebar fitting
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Safety check
Checklist
For this reason, check the
details in the following Chapters
before you start the journey:
–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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Adjusting handbrake lever
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the brake circuit: do not turn
the fitting on the handlebars. • Turn knob
A to set the most
comfortable span:
– Setting 1: minimum distance
– Setting 4: maximum distance
Handlebar levers
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Safety check
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Brake system - general
Work on the brake system
d Warning:
To ensure reliability have all
work on the brake systems
carried out by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
Checking the brake
system
d Warning:
Sudden changes in play or
spongy action of the brake
lever indicate a fault in the
brake system.
Before riding off, therefore,
always check the resistance
of the front and rear brake le-
vers and test operation of the
brakes.
Do not ride the motorcycle if
you have any doubts about
the safety of the brake
system.
Immediately seek the advice
of a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
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Safety check
Brake system - general
d Warning:
Have the brake pads replaced
before they wear to the mini-
mum permissible thickness:
have the work performed by
a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
Checking brake pads
Brake pad wear depends on
your personal style of riding.
To ensure reliable operation of
the brakes: do not allow lining
thickness to fall below minimum
value (
b Maintenance Instruc-
tions, Chapter 2)!
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Safety check
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Brake system - without BMW Integral ABS
Checking brake fluid level Gradual wear of the brake pads
causes the brake fluid level in
the reservoir to drop.
d Warning:
If brake fluid level in the fluid
reservoirs for the front or rear
brakes has dropped below
the MIN mark (
b 31-32) have
the brake system checked
without delay, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
Changing brake fluid
d Warning:
Brake fluid is subject to
severe thermal loads and
absorbs moisture from the
atmosphere.
Consequently, the brake fluid
must be changed regularly
(
b Maintenance Instructions,
Chapter 1) by a specialist
workshop, preferably an au-
thorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
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Safety check
MIN
Checking brake fluid level,
front
L Note:
Gradual wear of the brake pads
causes the brake fluid level in
the reservoir to drop.
d Warning:
Never permit the fluid level to
drop below the minimum level
(MIN mark). • Placing motorcycle on side
(prop) stand
• Center the handlebar.
• Check the brake fluid level at the sight glass:
MIN Minimum level
(Center of sight glass)
Brake system - without BMW Integral ABS
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