BMW MOTORRAD R 1150 GS 2002 Rider's Manual (in English)

BMW MOTORRAD R 1150 GS 2002 Rider's Manual (in English) R 1150 GS 2002 BMW MOTORRAD BMW MOTORRAD https://www.carmanualsonline.info/img/47/36537/w960_36537-0.png BMW MOTORRAD R 1150 GS 2002 Rider's Manual (in English)
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Fully retract the side stand
L Note:
If the side stand is extended 
and a gear engaged, you can-
not start the motorcycle.
Select neutral– Neutral indicator li

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Starting
e Attention:
If you attempt to start the en-
gine when the battery is flat, you 
will hear the relay chattering. 
Further attempts will damage 
the starte

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Choke Correct position of choke lever 1:
– Lever up, in position  A: 
cold start
– Lever down, in position C: 
engine at operating temper-
ature
 When starti

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Battery charge currentWarning light1 goes out above 
idle speed.
e  Attention:
If warning light  1 comes on dur-
ing the journey: 
consult a specialist work

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Engine oil pressureWarning light5 goes out above 
idle speed.
e  Attention:
If warning light 5 comes on dur-
ing the journey, take the follow-
ing action as soon

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The Rider Information Display 
operates only when the ignition 
is on.
Engine oil temperature 
indicator 1
A= engine oil too hot ( red)
OEOptional extra
e Attentio

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3
4
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Rider Information Display
OE (RID)
Fuel gauge 2
L Note:
If only two bars are displayed, 
about 4 litres (0.9 Imp. gal) of 
fuel remain in the tank (the  o

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Engine speedLimit engine speed in accord-
ance with engine temperature, 
using the highest engine 
speeds only when the engine 
has reached its regular operat-
ing

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Riding and changing gear
Moving off and upshifts Pull the clutch lever in
 Press down on the gearshift lever (to select first gear) and 
take your foot off the l

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Brake system - general
Wet bra kesAfter the motorcycle has been 
washed, ridden through water 
or ridden in the rain, the brake 
discs and pads may be wet (or 
ice
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