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

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BMW motorcycle equipment
Always an idea aheadThis is our motto – and it is one
we live up to. For many years
now, BMW has offered the
enthusiast everything capable
of enhancing the fascination of
motorcycling. A unique pro-
gramme that is regularly
updated and offers plenty of
scope for choosing items
according to individual prefer-
ences.
Ask your BMW motorcycle
dealer for the latest upgrades
and retrofits.Every accessory product is
made to the same exemplary
standards of design, function
and quality as the motorcycle
itself. This calls for a great deal
of experience, but our engi-
neers are themselves enthusi-
astic motorcyclists who know
what is needed. Accessories
and motorcycle equipment are
included when a new motor-
cycle is being developed, and
their practical features opti-
mised in a series of thorough
tests. This is your guarantee of
the high quality you expect from
BMW.
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Training means extra safety
Cornering and braking
need to be practiced
Develop a “sixth sense” for
potentially dangerous situa-
tions. What this means: look
ahead, plan how to avoid possi-
bly dangerous situations and
study other road users’ behav-
iour with a degree of healthy
scepticism.
– Take bends smoothly and rhythmically, avoiding violent
braking and acceleration
– Approach bends slower than you feel they can be taken; a
neat riding style will get you to
your destination more safely
than sheer speed
– Ride at the inner edge of the ideal line, look ahead and plan
to leave the bend as smoothly
as you entered it Allow for reaction time when
judging braking distances.
– At a speed of 50 km/h
(31 mph), for instance,
one second’s hesitation
means that about 14 metres
(46 feet) are covered addition-
ally before the brakes are
applied
– At 90 km/h (56 mph), this dis- tance grows to 25 metres
(82 feet)
Practice applying the brakes
with and without an extra load
on the motorcycle, and study its
reactions on various kinds of
road surface.
Work up to the wheel lock limit
gradually.
BMW has a worthwhile safety
contribution to make in this area
too – BMW Safety Training.
These programmes are a won-
derful opportunity: systematic
basic and follow-up training
enables you to master situa-
tions close to the limit and keep
your motorcycle under
supreme control whatever hap-
pens.
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Concluding thoughts
Now it is your turn.• Regular care is important, with all functions checked
before the journey starts
• Use only genuine BMW
accessories. They comply
with all the relevant safety
requirements and are per-
fectly matched to your BMW
• Your BMW Motorrad dealer is
best placed to service your
motorcycle
• Do not under any circum- stances install unapproved
extras: the use of unapproved
accessories constitutes a
safety risk and voids your
insurance and the motorcy-
cles permit
• Technical modification should be performed by a trained
mechanic at your BMW
Motorrad dealershipL Note:
Your local BMW Motorrad
dealer can supply you with use-
ful items to accompany the
Service and Technical Booklet.
– BMW breakdown kit
– BMW Repair Manual
– BMW set of circuit diagrams
– BMW Motorrad Tour Service
It is good to know you have
thought of everything, isn't it?
Our aim is to make your
journey safer
We want you to reach your des-
tination safely – and for riding
your BMW Boxer to be the most
delightful leisure pastime in the
world!
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Index
AABS - anti-lock brake system, 68
Active brake with ABSchanging brake fluid, 31
Anti-lock braking system notes, 66, 70, 71, 72, 73
BBMW Integral ABSchecking brake fluid level, 31
troubleshooting chart, 73
Brake fluid changing, 28
Brake fluid level checking, 28
checking front, 29, 33
checking rear, 30, 34
Brake pads, checking, 27
Brake servo, 68
Brake system checking, 26
general, 26, 27
with BMW Integral ABS, 32,
33, 34
without BMW Integral ABS, 28,
29, 30
Braking, precautions, 64
CCapacity, 23
Catalytic converter, 49 safety instructions, 49
Centre stand, 52, 53
Checking brake fluid level, 28 Choke
cold start, 10, 59
Choke lever operation, 59
position, 10
Closing the System case, 17
Clutch
fluid level, 35
lever, 24
Cockpit layout, 6
cover, 13, 14
DDipswitch, 10
EEngine oil, 21 Filler, 21
filler, 4
level sight glass, 4
pressure warning light, 60
FFront brake
brake fluid level, 29, 33
brake fluid reservoir, 5
lever, 25
Fuel, 22 filler cap, 5
octane number, 23
refuelling, 22
Fuse box, 5
A - F
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Index
GGear shifts, 62, 63
General viewleft side, 4
right side, 5
HHandlebar fittingleft, 10
right, 11
Handlebar levers, 24 clutch, 24
handbrake, 25
Hazard warning flashers, 12
Headlight beam throw adjustment, 36
Heated handlebar grips, 11, 12
Helmet holder, 13
High/low (dipped) headlight switch, 10
Horn, 10
Hydraulic fluid clutch, 35
IIgnition switch and steering lock, 6
function, 8, 9
Ignition, switching on, 56, 57
Installing System case, 18
Instruments, 6
KKill switch, 11
LLight general instructions, 36
headlight beam throw, 36
MMotorcycle equipment, 79
NNeutral, 57
OOctane number (fuel), 23
Oil filler, 21
Oil filler, engine, 4
Oil levelchecking, 21
engine oil pressure, 6, 60
sight glass, 4
Opening the System case, 16
Overheating, 58
PPartially integral brakes, 68
Power socket, 4
RRear brake brake fluid reservoir, 5
Removing System case, 17
Residual braking, 32
Residual braking function, 69
Rev. counter, 6
Rider's equipment, 78
G - H
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Index
Riding, 62
Risk of overheating, 49
Running in, 55
SSafety check, 19
Safety instructionscatalytic converter, 49
general, 48, 49
Seat, 15 adjusting, 13, 14
closing the storage
compartment, 15
lock, 5
single, 15
Service worldwide, 76
Shock absorbers, 40
Side stand, 50, 51
Spring strut, 4
Starter button, 11
Starting the engine, 58
Storage compartment, 15
System case, 16
TTelltale and warning lights ABS, 7
battery charge, 7
engine oil pressure, 6
fuel level, 6
high (main) headlight beam, 7
neutral indicators, 7 Telltale lights
ABS, 61
battery charge, 61
engine oil pressure, 60
fuel tank level, 60
Toolkit, 5, 15
Tread depth, tyres, 42
Troubleshooting chart, 73
Troubleshooting, ABS, 73
Turn indicator switch left, 10
right, 11
Turn indicators
telltale lights, 7
Turn-indicator cancel switch, 11
Type plate, 5
Tyre pressures, 43
Tyre valve caps, 42
Tyres running-in, 55
VValve caps, 42
WWarning lightsABS, 61
battery charge, 61
engine oil pressure, 60
fuel tank content, 60
general, 61
Wheels, 42
R - Z
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Details described or illustrated in
this booklet may differ from the
motorcycle's actual specification
as purchased, the accessories
fitted or the national-market
specification. No claims will be
entertained as a result of such
discrepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-
sumption and performance data
are quoted to the customary
tolerances. The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions excepted.
© 2002 BMW Motorrad
Not to be reproduced either wholly
or in part without written
permission from BMW Motorrad,
After Sales.
Printed in Germany
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BMW Motorrad
Printed information
Order No.:
01 41 7 677 431
09.2002
1st edition GB / RF
The Ultimate
Driving Machine
BMW recommends Castrol
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