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

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Important notes
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 eas-
ily flammable material
(for example hay, grass,
leaves, clothing or luggage
etc.) can come into contact
with the hot exhaust system.
Do not allow the engine to
idle unnecessarily or for pro-
longed periods
– Risk of overheating or fire.
Ride away immediately after
starting the engine.
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Important notes
Catalytic converter
e Attention:
To avoid damage to the catalytic con-
verter:
• Do not run the fuel tank dry
• Push-start only wh en the engine is
cold
• Do not run the engine with a spark plug lead detached
• Do not exceed the engine-speed lim- its marked on the rev. counter
• Comply with all specified mainte-
nance intervals
• Stop the engine at once if it misfires
• In the event of misfiring or a severe drop in engine power, consult a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle dealer.
e Attention:
If misfiring or malfunction of the fuel-
air mixture preparation system cause
unburned fuel to reach the catalytic
converter, there is a risk of it overheat-
ing and being damaged.
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Starting
Starting
e Attention:
If you attempt to start the engine when
the battery is flat, you will hear the re-
lay chattering. Further attempts will
damage the starter relay and starter
motor. Before trying again: recharge
the battery.
d Warning:
Do not warm up the engine
with the motorcycle at a
standstill — risk of overheating
or fire!
Ride away immediately after
starting the engine.
To avoid overheating the air-
cooled engine and possible
damage as a result, avoid
even short warm-up periods
at a standstill. Avoid high
engine speeds after a cold
start.
AB1C
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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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