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

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Index
i
Concluding thoughts, 87
Cornering and braking need to be practised, 86
Correct loading, 48
DDipped beam headlight switch,
12
Dirt on brakes, 71
Downshifts, 69
EEmergency off (kill) switch for
ignition, 13
Engine oil, 22, 23 Filler neck, 4
Oil filler, 23
Temperature display (FID), 66
Engine oil pressure Indicator light, 64
Engine speed, 68
Environmental protection, 83
F
FID (Rider Information Display), 66, 67
First time out, 50, 51
Front brake Brake fluid level, 31, 35
Brake fluid reservoir, 5
Handbrake lever, 27
Front suspension, shock- absorber setting, 4
Fuel, 24, 25 Octane number, 25
Refuelling, 24
Fuel filler cap, 5
Fuel gauge (FID), 67
Fuel gauge 2, 67
Fuse box, 5
GGear indicator (FID), 67
General, 7
General view Left side, 4
Right side, 5
HHandlebar fittingLeft, 12
Right, 13
Handlebar levers, 26, 27 Clutch lever, 26
Handbrake lever, 27
Handlebars, adjusting, 14, 15
Handling your motorcycle safely, 50
Hazard warning flashers, 11
Headlight basic setting, 42
Headlight beam throw, adjusting, 40
Headlight, masking off, 39
Heated handlebar grips, 11, 13
Helmet holder, 4
Helmet holder, right, 5
High/low (dipped) beam headlight switch, 12
C - H
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Index
i
Horn button, 12
Hydraulic fluidClutch, 37
IIgnition key, 8
Ignition switch and steering lock, 6
Function, 8, 9
Ignition, switching on, 60, 61
Indicator lights Battery charge current, 65
Engine oil pressure, 64
Low fuel level, 64
Installing System case, 19
KKey positions, 9
Know how, 80
LLifting handle, 4
Lifting the motorcycle off the side stand, 55
Light switch, 13
Lights Adjusting headlight beam
throw, 40
H e a d l i g h t b e a m t h r o w , 3 8 , 3 9 ,
41
Notes, 38, 39
Lights, checking, 38
Load changes, 68
Loading, 47, 48, 49
MMain (centre) stand, 56, 57
Motorcycle equipment, 85
Moving away/upshifts, 69
NNeutral, 61
Neutral, selecting, 61
New brake pads, bedding in, 59
OOctane number (fuel), 25
Odometer, 6
Oil filler neck, 4, 23
Oil level Engine oil pressure, 7, 64
Warning light, 23
Oil level sight glass, 4
Oil level, checking, 22
Oil-free and grease-free brakes, 71
Opening the System case, 18
Overheating, risk of, 62
PPartially integral brakes, 74
Placing motorcycle on main (centre) stand, 56
Placing motorcycle on side stand, 54
Power socket, 12 V, 4
Pushing the motorcycle off the main (centre) stand, 57
H - P
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QQuantity, 25
RRear brakesBrake fluid reservoir, 5
Rear suspension, shock-absorber setting, 4
Refuelling, 24
Removing System case, 19
Reservoir for clutch fluid, 4
Reset knob for trip meter, 6
Residual braking function, 34, 75
Revolution counter, 6
Rider Information Display, 66, 67 Clock, 67
Engine oil temperature display,
66
Fuel gauge, 67
Gear indicator, 67
Rider Information Display (FID), 6
Rider’s equipment, 84
Riding, 68
Riding and changing gear, 69
Risk of asphyxiation, 52
Risk of fatal accident, 53
Risk of fire, 52
Running in, 58, 59
Running-in speeds, 58
SSafety checklist, 20
Safety instructions Catalytic converter, 53
General, 52, 53
Salt on brakes, 70
Seat, 16
Seat lock, 5
Seat, adjusting, 17
Seat, removing, 16
Service, 81
Service worldwide, 82
Shock absorbers, 43
Shock-absorber settings, 43
Side stand, 54, 55
Sight glass for engine oil, 4
Spark plug, left, 4
Spark plug, right, 5
Speedometer, 6
Spring preload, 44 Front wheel, 44
Spring preload, adjusting, 44
Starter button, 13
Starting, 62, 63
Suspension strut, 4
System case, 18, 19
Q - S
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TTechnology, 80
Telltale and warning lights, 6ABS, 65
Telltale lights ABS, 7
Battery charge, 7
Battery charge current, 65
Engine oil pressure, 7
Gearbox neutral indicator, 7
High-beam headlight, 7
Right turn indicator repeater, 7
Tank capacity, 7
Turn indicator, left, 7
Toolkit, 4
Training means extra safety, 86
Tread depth, tyres, 45
Trip meter, 6
Troubleshooting ABS, 79
Troubleshooting chart, 79
Turn indicator cancel switch, 13
Turn indicator repeater Telltale lights, 7
Turn indicator switch, left, 12
Turn indicator switch, right, 13
Type plate, 5
Tyres Pressures, 46
Running in, 59
VValve caps, 45
WWarning lights
ABS, 7, 65
Battery charge current, 65
General, 7, 65
Low fuel level, 64
Wet brakes, 70
Wheel rims, 45
Wheels, 45, 46
T - 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 7 680 221
10.2002
2nd edition GB / RF
The Ultimate
Driving Machine
BMW recommends Castrol
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