lock BMW MOTORRAD R 1150 R 2004 Rider's Manual (in English)

1
General information and controls
16
Removing single seat Turn key in seat lock to
position A
 Remove rear seat (
b 14)
OEOptional extra
Closing the storage
compartment
e Attention:
When installing, make sure that
storage-compartment cover
OE1
is correctly secured.
 Push storage-compartment
cover
OE 1 toward the rear into
the catch and apply light
pressure until it engages in
the seat holder
Seats
A
1
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General information and controls
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1
2
AA
d Warning:
After an accident or if the
motorcycle has fallen over,
check that the system cases
are correctly secured.
Max. load per system case:
10 kg (22 lbs).
With System cases installed,
it is advisable not to exceed
130 km/h (80 mph).
Opening the system case Turn key in case lock to position A
 Pull up the carrying handle 1
and catch 2
– The two indicators 3 turn red
 Opening the system case
OAOptional accessories
System caseOA
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General information and controls
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1
2
A
A
Closing the system case
e Attention:
Risk of breaking the locking
tongue.
Before closing handle 1 or lock-
ing system 2, turn the key in the
case lock to position A.
OAOptional accessories
 Turn key in case lock to
position A
Push down catch 2 and carry-
ing handle 1
– The two indicators 3 turn
black
Lock the case and remove the key
Removing system case Turn key in case lock to posi-
tion A
 Pull up carrying handle 1
– The two indicators 3 turn red
 Remove the key and lift the
system case off its holder
System caseOA
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General information and controls
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3
1
2
A
4
5
Installing system case
e Attention:
Risk of breaking the locking
tongue.
Before closing handle 1 or lock-
ing system 2, turn the key in the
case lock to position A.
OAOptional accessories
d Warning:
Always make sure that the
cases are secured.
An incorrectly secured case
could be lost and endanger
other road users.
 Insert the system case into the holder (arrows), making
sure that it is firmly seated in
the lower holder 4 and the
upper hook 5
 Turn key in case lock to position A
 Push down the carrying
handle 1
– The two indicators 3 turn
black
 Lock the case and remove the
key
System caseOA
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Safety check
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 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
A
3
1
Handlebar levers
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2
Safety check
4
1
A
Adjusting handbrake lever
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the hydraulic circuit of the
brake 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 4: maximum distance
Handlebar levers
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2
Safety check
Shock-absorber adjustment
d Warning:
Before the journey starts, ad-
just the rear shock absorber to
suit the gross weight and load
on the motorcycle.
 Place the motorcycle on the centre stand
 Adjust the rear shock absorb-
ers with a screwdriver Basic setting (solo)
:
 Turn adjusting screw 1 in
direction indicated by arrow H
(clockwise) as far as it will go
 Turn adjusting screw 1 two
turns in the direction indicated
by arrow S (counterclockwise)
Hard setting “H”:
 Fully tighten adjusting screw 1
Soft setting “S”:
 Fully back off adjusting screw 1
1
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42
Safety check
1
Suspension spring preload
d Warning:
Before riding off, always set
spring preload to suit total
weight.
For off-road riding, increase
spring preload at front and
rear by a suitable amount.
For safety reasons, never at-
tempt to alter spring preload
while the motorcycle is being
ridden. Always halt the motor-
cycle before adjusting.
Adjusting suspension
spring preload
 Place motorcycle on centre stand
 Adjust spring preload at
handwheel 1
Basic setting, solo:
Turn knob 1 as far as it will go
counter-clockwise as indi-
cated by the “ LOW” arrow
Turn knob 1 one mark clock-
wise as indicated by the
“ HIGH ” arrow
Setting for two-up and
luggage:
 Turn handwheel 1 fully to the
right as indicated by the
“HIGH” arrow
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Placing motorcycle on
side stand
d Warning:
For safety reasons, never sit
on the motorcycle with the
side stand extended.
e Attention:
Stop the engine before using
the side stand.
Make sure the surface under
the stand is firm.
On a gradient, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; se-
lect 1st gear.  Switch off the ignition
 Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand
 Place your right hand on the
dualseat
 Use your right foot against the
extension pin to swing the
side stand fully forwards
 Lean the motorcycle carefully
on to the stand
 Turn the handlebars to left
lock (
b 9)
 Check that the motorcycle
is firmly supported
Side stand
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3
Starting – Riding – Parking
Removing motorcycle
from side stand
d Warning:
When the ignition of a motor-
cycle fitted with BMW Integral
ABS
OE is switched off, only a
“RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC-
TION” is available (
b 71 ) .
The side stand must be fully
retracted before you ride off.
– Riding with the side stand
extended is a safety risk.  Ignition key in the “
R” or “ ON”
position (
b 9)
– Handelbar lock disengaged
 Hold the left handlebar grip with your left hand
 Hold the right handlebar grip with your right hand
 Raise the motorcycle gradu-
ally
 Use your left foot to push
back the side stand

Optional extra
Side stand
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