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

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Key positions
d Warning:
Never turn the key to OFF or
I while riding the
motorcycle!
ON Operating position,
ignition, lights and all
electrical circuits
switched on
R * Ignition and lights off,
steering lock disengaged
(handlebars can be turned
freely to left or right)
* The key can be removed in these
positions
 Turn the handlebars to full left lock.
e Attention:
Engage the steering lock with
the handlebars in this position
only.
OFF* Ignition and lights off,
steering locked
I**Parking light on,
steering locked
L Note:
Switch the parking light on
only for limited periods. Note
state of battery charge.
Ignition switch and steering lock
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1
B
A
B
A
Adjusting windshield
d Warning:
For reasons of safety, do not
reposition the mechanically
adjustable windshield while
riding the motorcycle.
Always halt the motorcycle
before adjusting.  Briefly press adjusting knob
1
– The knob pops out
 Turn in direction A or B to
reposition
– Press knob 1 back in
Adjusting windshield
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Hazard warning lights
L Note:
You cannot activate the hazard
warning flashers if the ignition is
switched off.
Do not use the hazard warning
flashers for longer than abso-
lutely necessary.
Note state of battery charge.
Switching on the hazard
warning lights
 Switching on the ignition
– Hazard warning lights switch 1 up  Operate hazard warning lights
switch 1
– Hazard warning lights in oper- ation
– The left/right flashing turn indicator repeater on the tell-
tale light panel (
b 7) flashes
 Switch off the ignition
– The hazard warning lights continue to operate
– The light in the hazard warn- ing flasher switch goes out
Switching off the hazard
warning lights
 Operate hazard warning lights switch 1
– Hazard warning lights switch off
– Left/right flashing turn indica- tor repeater on the telltale
light panel (
b 7) off
Hazard warning flashers
1
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d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the clutch system:
 Do not turn the fitting on the
handlebar.
1 Lever for cold start
(fast idle) (
b 62, 63)
2 Hazard warning flasher
switch (
b 11) 3
Horn button
4 Left turn indicator switch
Press
– Turn indicators operate
To switch off turn indicators:
 Press turn indicator can-
cel switch 9
5 High/low (dipped) beam
headlight switch
FHigh-beam headlight
GLow (dipped) beam
FHeadlight flasher
Left handlebar fitting
12
5
4
3
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d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the brake system:
 Do not turn the fitting on the
handlebar.
6 Switch for heated handlebar
grips
OE
OHeating off
.50% (centre position)..100% 7
Starter button
8 Kill switch for ignition (
b 60)
9 Turn indicator cancel switch
Press
– Left/right turn indicators
off
10 Turn indicator switch, right
Press
– Turn indicators operate
To switch off turn indicators:
 Press turn indicator cancel
switch 9
OEOptional extra
Right handlebar fitting
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d Warning:
To ensure that no air enters
the brake or clutch hydraulic
circuits:
 Do not turn the fitting on the
handlebar.
d Warning:
The left and right stub handle-
bars must be repositioned
symmetrically if at all. Make
sure that lines and cables run
correctly. Avoid damage to
electrical wiring.
Retaining screw 1 must
always be tightened to the
correct torque value.
If you do not have a suitable
torque wrench, have the han-
dlebars adjusted by a special-
ist workshop, preferably a
BMW motorcycle dealer.
Adjusting handlebars
1
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Adjusting reach A/B  Slacken, but do not fully remove screw 1
 Remove holder from serra-
tions
 Move in direction A or B until
reach is correct  Re-assemble the holder cor-
rectly in its retaining serra-
tions
Tighten the retaining screw 1 to
a torque of 20 Nm
Adjusting handlebars
A
B
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Removing seat Turn the key in the helmet/seat lock to position A and
hold it in this position
 Lift off the rear seat in the direction indicated by
arrow 1.
– You now have access to the toolkit, the emergency kit and
the on-board documentation.
You can also remove the front
seat.  Remove the front seat by pull-
ing it up and to the rear, in the
direction indicated by
arrow 2.
– You now have access to the fuses (
b Maintenance
Instructions, Chapter 2)
A
2
1
Seat
3
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AB
C
Adjusting seat
Front seat
e Attention:
When installing the seat, make
sure that it is firmly located.
Make sure the seat is at the
same height in the front and
rear mounts.
– Remove the rear seat
 Take off the front seat
There are three rider's seat
height positions:
 A = high B = centre
C = low
 Guide the front seat into the appropriate catches at front
and rear Rear seat
e Attention:
When installing the seat, make
sure that it is firmly located.
 Working from the rear, slide the rear seat into position at
the top and press gently into
the holder (arrow) to secure
Seat
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A
3
2
1
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 lb).
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 posi-
tion A.
 Pull up the carrying handle 1
and catch 2
– The two indicators 3 turn red
 Open the System case
Closing the System case
e Attention:
Risk of breaking the locking
tongue. Before closing handle 1
or catch 2, turn the key in the
case lock to position A.
 Turn key in case lock to posi- tion A.
 Push down catch 2 and
carrying handle 1
– The two indicators 3 turn
black
Lock the case and remove the
key
OAOptional accessories
System caseOA
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