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

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Running in
Bedding in new brake
pads
d Warning:
New brake pads must “bed
down” and therefore do not
achieve their optimum friction
levels during the first 500 km
(300 miles).
This slight initial reduction in
braking efficiency can be
compensated for by exerting
greater pressure on the lever.
Try to avoid all unnecessary
hard braking during this initial
period.
e Attention:
Comply with the notes on
BMW Integral ABS
OE
(b 72-79).
OEOptional extra
Running in new tyres
d Warning:
New tyres have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened
by riding in a restrained man-
ner at various heel angles
until the tyres are run in.
This running in procedure is
essential if the tyres are to
reach their maximum level of
grip.
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A
B
B
1
Switch on the ignition– Make sure kill switch is in run position A
 Turn ignition key to ON
In an emergency only:
 Move switch 1 to the B
position.
– The Motronic, fuel pump and starter-motor electrical cir-
cuits are out of action
L Note:
If you move the kill switch to the
B position while the ignition is
on (switch in ON position), the
BMW Integral ABS
OE remains
operational (
b 72-79).
OEOptional extra
Before you start
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1
Fully retracting the side
stand
L Note:
If the side stand is extended
and a gear engaged, you can-
not start the motorcycle.
Selecting neutral– Neutral indicator light 1
green
k on (b 7).
L Note:
Engine does not start:
– Move the gear lever to the
k
position or disengage
the clutch
Engine stops when first gear is
engaged:
– Fully retract the side stand; if
necessary, consult the trou-
bleshooting chart (
b Mainte-
nance Manual, Chapter 2)
Before you start
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Starting
e Attention:
If you attempt to start the en-
gine when the battery is flat, you
will hear the relay chattering.
Further attempts will damage
the starter relay and starter mo-
tor.
Before trying again: recharge
the battery.
d Warning:
Do not allow the engine to
idle unnecessarily or for pro-
longed periods — risk of over-
heating or fire! Ride away
immediately after starting the
engine.
To avoid overheating the air-
cooled engine and possible
damage as a result, avoid
even short warm-up periods
at a standstill. Avoid high en-
gine speeds after a cold start.
Starting
ABC
1
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2
Activating fast idle Correct position of choke lever 1:
– Lever up, in position A:
Cold start
– Lever down, in position C:
Engine at operating temper-
ature
 When starting, pull lever 1 to
position A (arrow) and hold it
in this position
L Note:
Do not turn the throttle twistgrip
when starting the engine.
 Press starter pushbutton 2
– The engine will then start
 Turn the throttle twistgrip carefully
Release lever 1
– Lever 1 in position B
 Return choke lever 1 to
position C as soon as possi-
ble (as soon as the engine
runs smoothly)
Starting
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123*4
Battery charge currentWarning light1 goes out above
idle speed.
e Attention:
If telltale light 1 comes on while
the motorcycle is being ridden:
consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer.
OEOptional extra
*
n depending on national-market
specification
Low fuel levelWhen the warning light 2
comes on, there are still
approx. 4 litres (0.9 Imp. gal) of
fuel in the tank.
ABS warning lightOE
The ABS warning light 3 lights
up if the BMW Integral ABS
develops a fault (
b 79)
Warning light, general General warning light 4 lights
up if the BMW Integral ABSOE
develops a fault (b 79), or if the
tail light or brake light is defec-
tive.
Telltale and warning lights
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5
Engine oil pressureWarning light5 goes out above
idle speed.
e Attention:
If warning light 5 comes on dur-
ing the journey, take the follow-
ing action as soon as traffic
conditions permit:
declutch
 operate the kill switch
 bring the motorcycle safely to
a halt
 check engine oil level (b 22)
e Attention:
If the warning light comes on
even though the oil level is cor-
rect, you must consult a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
Telltale and warning lights
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The Rider Information Display
operates only when the ignition
is switched on.
Engine oil temperature
display 1
A= engine oil is overheating
(red )
e Attention:
Switch off the engine, wait at
least 5 minutes and check the
oil level (
b 23). If the oil level is
correct, always consult a spe-
cialist workshop without delay,
preferably a BMW motorcycle
dealer. Avoid high engine
speeds until the problem has
been dealt with.
B = engine oil at regular operat-
ing temperature
C = engine oil cold ( blue)
Rider Information Display (FID)
1
A
B
C
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Fuel gauge 2
L Note:
If only two bars still appear, ap-
prox. 4 litres (0.9 Imp. gal) of
fuel remain in the tank ( orange
indicator also lights up (
b 64)).
Gear indicator 31 - 0 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - E
Clock 4 To adjust, use a ball pen or similar object to press point 5
(minutes) or point 6 (hours)
Rider Information Display (FID)
2
3
4
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Engine speedLimit engine speed in accord-
ance with engine temperature,
using the highest engine
speeds only when the engine
has reached its regular operat-
ing temperature.
When the revolution counter
needle enters the red zone on
the dial, the fuel supply is inter-
rupted in order to protect the
engine against overspeeding.
L Note:
The governor cuts in at
7,900 rpm.
Load changes
d Warning:
Try not to open or close the
throttle abruptly, particularly
on wet or slippery roads.
Changing gear
L Note:
Never slip the clutch excessive-
ly when changing gear. Vary
your speed only by using the
throttle in a suitable gear, not by
slipping the clutch.
The digital gear indicator in the
Rider Information Display shows
which gear is selected (
b 67)
Riding and changing gear
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