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

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BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions BMW Motorrad
On-board
document
ation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
InstructionsBMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
Rider's Manual
R 1150 RT
R 850 RT
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Safety check
Checklist
Use the safety checklist –
before every journey
Please perform the safety
check accurately. If your motor-
cycle needs any routine mainte-
nance, you can then attend to it
before the journey starts
(
b Maintenance Instructions),
or, for example have it carried
out by your authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer.
This is to ensure that your
motorcycle corresponds with
road-vehicle use and safety
laws.
Your vehicle must be in perfect
technical order: this is a basic
prerequisite for your safety and
the safety of other road users.
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Safety check
Checking brake pads
d Warning:
Have the brake pads replaced
before they wear to the mini-
mum permissible thickness:
have the work performed
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer. Brake pad wear depends on
your personal style of riding.
To ensure reliable operation of
the brakes: do not allow lining
thickness to fall below minimum
value (
b Maintenance Instruc-
tions, Chapter 2).
Brake system - general
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Safety check
Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS
Checking brake fluid level
d Warning:
On a motorcycle equipped
with BMW Integral ABS, the
brake fluid level in the reser-
voir (
b 30, 31) does NOT drop
as the brake pads wear.
d Warning:
If brake fluid level in the fluid
reservoir (
b 30, 31) has
dropped below the MIN mark,
have the brake system
checked without delay by a
specialist workshop, prefera-
bly an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer!
Changing brake fluid
d Warning:
Brake fluid is subject to
severe thermal loads and
absorbs moisture from the
atmosphere.
Consequently, the brake fluid
must be changed regularly
(see the Maintenance Instruc-
tions
b\bChapter 1) by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
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Safety check
Lights
Checking lights
e Attention:
Check that all lights are opera-
tional at the start of
each journey.
\f Note:
If turn indicator repeater flashes
at twice the usual speed:
defective flasher bulb.
General warning light ON (
b 7):
Check brake light or tail light.
If the tail light is defective the
brake light is dimmed and acts
as a tail light. When you apply the
brakes the brake light shines at
full brightness. To change bulbs in parking
lights, headlight (dipped and
main beams), fog, rear, brake
and indicator lights:
(
b
Maintenance Instructions,
Chapter 2).
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Important notes
Catalytic converter
e Attention:
To avoid damage to the cata-
lytic converter:
 Do not run the fuel tank dry
 Push-start only when the
engine is cold
 Do not run the engine with a
spark plug lead disconnected
 Do not exceed the engine-
speed limits marked on the
revolution counter
 Comply with all specified
maintenance intervals
 Stop the engine at once if it
misfires
 In the event of misfiring or a
severe drop in engine power,
consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an author-
ised BMW motorcycle dealer
If misfiring or malfunction of the
fuel-air mixture preparation sys-
tem causes unburned fuel to
reach the catalytic converter,
there is a risk of it overheating
and being damaged.
Risk of fireHigh temperatures occur at the
exhaust system, particularly if a
catalytic converter is installed.
d Warning:
Make sure that whether riding
or standing still or when the
motorcycle is parked, no eas-
ily flammable material
(for example hay, grass,
leaves, clothing or luggage
etc.) can come into contact
with the hot exhaust system.
Do not allow the engine to
idle unnecessarily or for pro-
longed periods
– Risk of overheating or fire.
Ride away immediately after
starting the engine.
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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
BMW Integral ABS - Fault table
General
warning
lighte ABS warning
light
l\b/ n Malfunctions
OFF ON Only RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION
available in both circuits (
b 67)
OFF Flashes at 1 Hz ABS not available Pull-away test not completed (
b 68)
OFF Flashes at 4 Hz Only RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION available in both circuits (
b 67)
Self-diagnosis not completed (b 68)
ON OFF Tail light/brake light defective (
b\bMaintenance Instructions, Chapter 2)
ON Flashes at 1 Hz At least one brake circuit without ABS (
b 66)
ON Flashes at 4 Hz At least one brake circuit in RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION mode (
b 67)
Alternate
flashing at
1Hz Alternate flash-
ing at 1 Hz
Fluid level in BMW Integral ABS too low.
Check the motorcycle as follows:
–
Ignition OFF: is brake pressure OK at
the brake levers?
– Are the brakes acting on both wheels?
– Is the brake system leaktight, no signs
of brake fluid escaping?
The brake system is defective if the test
outcome is negative.
Alternate
flashing at 4
Hz Alternate flas-
hing at 4 Hz
Fluid level in the BMW Integral ABS is too
low, perform the checks listed above.
Only RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION
available in at least one circuit (
b 67)

d Warning:
Do not ride the motorcycle if you
have any doubts about the
dependability of the brake system.
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Arrive safely
Regular visits to the workshop
for routine servicing are
strongly recommended even
after the warranty period has
elapsed. They are the only way
to be genuinely certain that your
BMW motorcycle is being kept
in perfect working order.
For goodwill work after the war-
ranty period has expired, evi-
dence of regular maintenance
by an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer is essential.
Certain signs of wear may not
otherwise be noticed until it is
too late to put them right at
moderate cost.
The staff in the authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer or
workshop know every detail of
your motorcycle and can take
remedial action if necessary
before minor faults develop into
serious problems. By having
the necessary repairs done
properly and in good time, you
save time and money in the
long run.
… serviceYou can obtain accurate advice
in all cases, and make appoint-
ments with a firm completion
deadline which we will comply
with punctually. But the most
gratifying feeling of all is that
your BMW is in genuinely good
shape when it leaves the
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer's workshop – and above
all, safe.
Reliability
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Arrive safely
Concluding thoughts
Now it is your turn.Regular care is important,
with all functions checked
before the journey starts
 Use only genuine BMW
accessories. They comply
with all the relevant safety
requirements and are per-
fectly matched to your BMW
 Your BMW Motorrad dealer is
best placed to service your
motorcycle
 Do not under any circum-
stances install unapproved
extras: the use of unapproved
accessories constitutes a
safety risk and voids your
insurance and the motorcy-
cles permit
 Technical modification should
be performed by a trained
mechanic at your BMW
Motorrad dealership
\f Note:
Your local BMW motorcycle
dealer can supply you with use-
ful items to accompany the
Maintenance Instructions.
– BMW Repair Manual
– BMW set of circuit diagrams
It is good to know you have
thought of everything, isn't it?
Our aim is to make your
journey safer
We want you to reach your des-
tination safely – and for riding
your BMW Boxer to be the most
delightful leisure pastime in the
world!
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