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

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General information and controls
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1Rider Information Display
(RID) (
b74)
2 Rotary reset knob for trip
meter
3 Speedometer
4 Odometer
5 Trip meter 6
Revolution counter (
b66)
7 Telltale and warning lights
(
b9)
8 Switch for fog light
(GS Adventure only)
9 Ignition switch and steering
lock (
b10)
( ) Figures in brackets bpage number
for description
Cockpit
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Safety check
Correct loading
d Warning:
Overloading can impair the
stability of your motorcycle.
 Make sure that the weight is
uniformly distributed between
right and left
 Pack heavy items at the bot- tom of the cases
 Left and right cases
OA
max. 10 kg (22 lbs) per case
 Luggage rack and tank-top
rucksack
OA max. 5 kg (11 lbs)
each
 Check that fastenings are correctly positioned and tight
d Warning:
With cases installed, it is ad-
visable not to exceed
130 km/h (80 mph).
e Attention:
Do not exceed the gross weight
limit of 460 kg (992 lb).
Do not exceed the wheel load
limits of 180 kg (300 lbs) at the
front and 300 kg (728 lbs) at the
rear.
Reset the suspension spring
preload and the shock absorb-
ers to match the gross weight
(
b 50- 52, 54)
The gross weight consists of:
– Motorcycle with full tank
–Rider
– Passenger
– Luggage
OAOptional accessories
Accessories and loads
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