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

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Introduction
General information and con-
trols
General view, left side ........... 4
General view, right side ......... 5
Cockpit ................................. 6
Telltale and warning lights ..... 7
Ignition switch and steering
lock .................................... 8-9
Left handlebar fitting ........... 10
Right handlebar fitting ......... 11
Seats ............................. 12-13
System case .................. 14-15
Adjusting the windshield ..... 16
Hazard warning flashers ...... 17Safety check
Checklist ........................ 18-19
Engine oil ....................... 20-21
Fuel ................................ 22-23
Handlebar levers ............ 24-25
Brake system
- general ........................ 26-27
- with BMW Integral
ABS ............................ 28-31
Clutch ................................. 32
Lights ............................. 33-35
Shock absorbers ................ 36
Suspension spring
preload ............................... 37
Wheels ........................... 38-39
Loads............................. 40-41
Contents
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General information and controls
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General view, left side
1Storage compartment
2 Reservoir for clutch fluid
3 Engine oil filler (
b 21)
4 Power socket, 12 V
Provision for connecting
additional equipment –
max. load 5 A
5 Lifting handle (
b 48-49)
6 Dual seat lock (
b 12) 7
Suspension strut,
shock absorber adjustment
(
b 36)
8 Primary spark plug, left
9 Secondary spark plug,
only R 1150 RT
10 Oil level sight glass, engine
(
b 21)
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for
description
543216
78910
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General information and controls
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d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the clutch system:
 Do not turn the fitting on the
handlebar.
1 Cold start lever
(increased engine speed)
(
b 54-55)
2 High/low (dipped) headlight
switch
FHigh (main) beam
GLow (dipped) beam
FHeadlight flasher
OEOptional extra
3Hazard warning flasher
switch
4 Rocker switch, electric
windshield adjustment
(
b 16)
5 Audio system handlebar
remote control
OE
(b Supplementary Rider ’s
Manual)
6 Horn button
7 Left turn indicator switch
Press
– Turn indicators flash
To switch off:
 Press turn indicator
cancel switch 12
Left handlebar fitting
5
432
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Safety check
For this reason, check the
details in the following sections
before you start the journey:
–Fuel level
– Positions of the handlebar-
lever fittings
– Brake fluid level
– Clutch fluid level
– Brakes
– Warning lights and telltale
lights
– Lights
– shock absorber settings
and spring preload
– condition of wheels and tyres,
tread depth and tyre pres-
sures
– Load, gross weight –
Check at regular intervals as
described in the following
sections
(each time you stop for refuel-
ling):
– Engine oil level
(every second or third time
you stop for refuelling):
– Brake pads
If you encounter any problems
or difficulties, it is always best to
contact your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
He will provide the necessary
advice and assistance.
Checklist
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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 Motorrad dealer.
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the clutch system:
 Do not turn the fitting on the
handlebar.
 Turn knob A to set the most
comfortable span:
– Setting 1: minimum distance
– Setting 3: maximum distance
Handlebar levers
A
1
3
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Safety check
Clutch
Checking fluid level in the
clutch fitting
e Attention:
If the fluid level drops, assume
there is a defect in the clutch
system.
Have the clutch system
checked immediately by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
d Warning:
Never permit the fluid level to
drop below the minimum level
(MIN mark)
\f Note:
The fluid level in the reservoir
rises as the clutch wears.
 Place motorcycle on centre
stand
–Make sure the ground is
level and firm
 Handlebar in straight-ahead
position Check fluid level in
sight glass
MIN Minimum level
(centre of sight glass)
MIN
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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
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Starting – Riding – Parking
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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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Starting – Riding – Parking
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.
\f 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.
Gear shifts
\f Note:
Never slip the clutch excessively
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 59).
Riding and changing gear
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Riding and changing gear
Moving off and upshiftsPull the clutch lever in
 Press down on the gearshift
lever (to select first gear) and
take your foot off the lever
 Smoothly re-engage the
clutch
 Increase engine speed
slightly as necessary
 Accelerate when the clutch is
fully engaged
 Upshift into 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
and E gears, in the same way,
but lifting the gear lever
DownshiftsClose the throttle (twistgrip)
 Pull the clutch lever in
 Select the next-lower gear:
opposite direction to arrow
 Smoothly re-engage the
clutch
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