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

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Starting – Riding – ParkingRemoving motorcycle
from centre stand
d Warning:
If the motorcycle is fitted with
BMW Integral ABS, only RESI-
DUAL BRAKING FUNCTIONA-
LITY is available when the
ignition is switched off (
b 67).
Make sure the centre stand is
fully retracted before you
ride off.
– Riding with the centre 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 lifting handle with the
right hand
 Push the motorcycle forwards
off the stand
 Check that the stand has
folded up fully
Main (centre) stand
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Starting – Riding – Parkinge Attention:
Exceeding the specified engine
speeds while running in will lead
to increased engine wear.
\f Note:
While running in the motorcy-
cle, vary the throttle opening
and engine-speed range fre-
quently.
Try to do most of your riding
during this initial period on
twisting, fairly hilly roads rather
than high-speed main roads
and highways.
Running-in engine speedsFrom 0 to 1,000 km (600 miles)
 Engine speed max. 4,000 rpm
and no full-load acceleration
 Do not omit the first inspection
after 1,000 km (600 miles)
M ak e an a pp oin t m en t w it h yo u r
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer in good time, so that the
work can be performed punctu-
ally.
From 1,000 to 2,000 km (600 to
1,200 miles)
 Engine speeds can be gradu-
ally increased after 1,000 km
(600 miles)
 Avoid lengthy periods at full
load until 2,000 km (1,200
miles) have been covered
Running in
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Running in
Running 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 applications
during this initial period.
e Attention:
Comply with the notes on BMW
Integral ABS (b 64-71).
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
achieve maximum grip.
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A
B
B
1
Before you start
Switch on the ignition–
Move the kill switch to the run
position A
 Turn ignition key to ONIn an emergency only:

Move switch 1 to the B
position
– The electrical circuits for the
Motronic, RID, fuel pump and
starter motor are then out of
action
\f Note:
If you move the kill switch to the
B position while the ignition is
on (switch in ON position), the
BMW Integral ABS remains op-
erational (
b 64-71).
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Fully retracting the side
stand
\f Note:
If the side stand is extended
and a gear engaged, you can-
not start the motorcycle.
Select neutral– Neutral telltale light 1
green
k (b 7) is on
\f Note:
Engine does not start:
– Move the gear lever to
the
k\bposition or disengage
the clutch
Engine stops when first gear is
engaged:
– Fully retract the side stand; if
necessary, consult the trou-
bleshooting table
(
b Maintenance Instructions,
Chapter 2)
Before you start
1
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Starting
Starting
e Attention:
If you attempt to start the engine
when the battery is flat, you will
hear the relay chattering. Further
attempts will damage the starter
relay and starter motor.
Before trying again: recharge
the battery.
d Warning:
Do not warm up the engine with
the motorcycle at a standstill —
risk of overheating 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 engine speeds after
a cold start.
BC1A
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2 Starting
Choke
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
\f Note:
Do not turn the throttle twistgrip
when starting the engine.
 Press starter pushbutton 2
– The engine starts
 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)
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Battery charge currentTelltale light 1 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 Motorrad dealer.
Fuel levelIf telltale light 2 comes on, only
approx. 4 litres (0.9 gallon) of
fuel remain in the tank.
ABS warning lightThe ABS warning light 3 lights
up if the BMW Integral ABS
develops a fault (
b 68).
Warning light, general General warning light 4 lights
up if the BMW Integral ABS
develops a fault (
b 71), or if the
tail light or brake light is defec-
tive.
* n depending on national-market speci-
fication
23*41
Telltale and warning lights
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5
Engine oil pressureWarning light 5 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 21)
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
only operates when the ignition
is switched on.
Engine oil temperature
display 1
A= engine oil is overheating (red )
e Attention:
Stop the engine, wait 10 min-
utes and then check the oil level
(
b 20). If the oil level is correct,
always consult a specialist
workshop without delay, prefer-
ably a BMW Motorrad dealer.
Avoid high engine speeds until
the problem has been dealt
with.
B = engine oil at regular
operating temperature
C = engine oil cold ( blue)
Rider Information Display (RID)
1
A
B
C
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