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

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Introduction
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General information and
controls
General view, left side
R 1150 GS ............................ 4
General view, right side
R 1150 GS ............................ 5
General view, left side
R 1150 GS Adventure ........... 6
General view, right side
R 1150 GS Adventure ........... 7
Cockpit ................................. 8
Telltale and warning lights ..... 9
Ignition switch and steering
lock ................................ 10-11
Hazard warning lights .......... 12
Power socket ...................... 13
Left handlebar fitting ........... 14
Right handlebar fitting ......... 15
Dualseat R 1150 GS ..... 16-18
Seat
R 1150 GS Adventure .... 19-20
System case .................. 21-23
Aluminium case .............. 24-26
Adjusting the windscreen .... 27Safety check
Checklist ........................ 28-29
Engine oil ....................... 30-31
Fuel ................................ 32-33
Handlebar levers ............ 34-35
Brake system - general .. 36-37
Brake system - without
BMW Integral ABS ......... 38-40
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS ......... 41-44
Clutch ................................. 45
Lights ............................. 46-49
Suspension spring
preload .......................... 50-51
Shock absorber .................. 52
Wheels ........................... 53-55
Accessories and tyres......... 56
Accessories and loads ... 56-57
Contents
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General information and controls
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R 1150 GS1Suspension strut,
adjustment, front (
b50)
2 Oil level sight glass,
engine (
b31)
3 Engine oil filler (
b31)
4 Reservoir for clutch fluid
(
b45)
5 Power socket, 12 VOA
Provision for connecting
additional equipment – max.
load 5 A
OAOptional accessories
6Suspension strut,
adjustment, rear (
b51)
7 Lifting handle
8 Suspension strut, adjusting
shock absorber (
b52)
9 Dualseat lock (
b 16-18)
10 Primary spark plug, left
11 Secondary spark plug, left
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for
description
General view, left side
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General information and controls
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d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the clutch system:
 do not turn the fitting on the
handlebar.
 do not turn the handlebars
in the clamping blocks.
1 Choke lever (increased
engine speed) (
b71)
2 Hazard warning lights
switch (
b12) 3
Headlight switch
FHigh (main) beam
GLow (dipped) beam
FHeadlight flasher
4 Horn button
5 Left turn indicator switch
Press
–Turn indicators flash
To switch off:
 Press turn-indicator
cancel switch 9
Left handlebar fitting
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Safety check
Checklist
For this reason, check the
details in the following sections
before you start the journey:
– Fuel level
– Positions of the handlebar-lever fittings
–Brakes
– Brake fluid level
– Clutch fluid level
– Warning lights and telltale lights
–Lights
– Shock absorber settings and spring preload
– Wheel rim and tyre condition,
tread depth and tyre
pressures
– Load, gross weight – Check regularly (every time
you stop for fuel),
on the basis of the following
section:
– Engine oil level
(every second/third stop for
fuel):
– brake pads
If you encounter any problems
or difficulties, it is always best to
contact your authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer. He will pro-
vide the necessary advice and
assistance.
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Safety check
Handlebar levers
Adjusting clutch lever
e Attention:
Sudden changes in play or
spongy action indicate a fault in
the hydraulic system.
If you are doubtful about the re-
liability of the hydraulic clutch
operating system, it is best to
consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer.
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the clutch system:
 do not turn the fitting on the
handlebar.
 do not turn the handlebars
in the clamping blocks.
Turn knob A to set the most
comfortable span:
–Setting 1: minimum distance
–Setting 3: maximum distance
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3
A
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Safety check
Check fluid level in the
clutch fitting
e Attention:
If the fluid level drops, assume
there is a defect in the clutch
system.
Have the clutch system
checked immediately by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
d Warning:
Do not permit the fluid level to
drop below minimum (MIN).
L Note:
The fluid level in the reservoir
rises as the clutch plate wears.
 Place the motorcycle on the
centre stand
– Make sure the ground is level and firm
 Handlebars in straight-ahead
position; front wheel in con-
tact with the ground
 Check fluid level in sight glass
MIN Minimum level
(centre of sight glass)
Clutch
MIN
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Starting – Riding – Parking
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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 light 1
comes on green
k (b 9).
L Note:
Engine does not start:
– Move the gear lever to the
k position or disengage
the clutch
Engine stops when first gear is
engaged:
– Fully retract the side stand; if necessary, consult the trou-
bleshooting chart
(b Maintenance Instructions,
Chapter 2)
Before you start
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Starting – Riding – Parking
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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 as traffic
conditions permit:
Declutch
 Operate the kill switch
 Bring the motorcycle safely to a halt
 Check engine oil level
(b 31)
e Attention:
If the warning light comes on
even though the oil level is cor-
rect, you must consult a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
Warning lights
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Starting – Riding – Parking
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 temperature. When the
revolution counter needle
enters the red zone on the dial,
the fuel supply is interrupted in
order to protect the engine
against overspeeding.
L Note:
The governor cuts in at
7,900 rpm
Load changes
d Warning:
Try not to open or close the
throttle abruptly, particularly
on wet or slippery roads.
Gear shifts
L Note:
Never slip the clutch exces-
sively when changing gear.
Vary your speed only by using
the throttle in a suitable gear,
not by slipping the clutch.
The digital gear indicator in the
Rider Information Display
OE
shows which gear has been se-
lected (
b 74).
OEOptional extra
Riding and changing gear
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Starting – Riding – Parking
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 lever
 Smoothly re-engage the
clutch
 Increase engine speed slightly as necessary
 Accelerate when the clutch is fully engaged
 For upshifts into 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th gears, pull the
front of the gear lever up
Downshifts Close the throttle (twistgrip)
 Pull the clutch lever in
 Select the next-lower gear:
(opposite direction to arrow)
 Smoothly re-engage the
clutch
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