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

d Warning:
This symbol stands for
precau-tions and measures
which are essential in order to
protect the rider or other
persons from possibly severe
or fatal injury.
e Attention:
Instructions and precautions
specifically intended to prevent
damage to the motorcycle.
Disregarding them may render
the warranty invalid.
L Note:
Specific instructions on how to
operate, control, adjust or look
after items of equipment on the
motorcycle.
Important notes
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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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Introduction
Starting – Riding – Parking
First time out ................. 42-43
Important notes ............. 44-45
Side stand ..................... 46-47
Centre stand ................. 48-49
Running in ..................... 50-51
Before you start ............. 52-53
Starting ......................... 54-55
Telltale and warning
lights................................. 56-57
Rider Information Display
(RID) .............................. 58-59
Riding, gear shifts.......... 60-61
Brake system
- general ........................ 62-63
- with BMW Integral ABS ............................ 64-70
BMW Integral ABS fault
table ...................................... 71 Arrive safely
Arrive safely....................72-73
Service worldwide ............... 74
Environmental protection .... 75
BMW rider’s equipment ....... 76
BMW motorcycle
accessories ......................... 77
Training means extra
safety .................................. 78
Concluding thoughts ........... 79
Contents
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General information and controls
1
1Front fog lamp switch
2 Speedometer
3 Distance recorder
(odometer)
4 Trip distance recorder
5 Rotary reset knob for trip
distance recorder
6 Revolution counter (
b 50)
7 Rider Information Display
(RID) (
b 58-59) 8
Headlight range control
rotary button
9 Telltale and warning
lights (
b 7)
10 Ignition switch and steering
lock (
b 8)
11 Radio displayOE
(b Supplementary Rider ’s
Manual)
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for
description
OEOptional extra
Cockpit
3542167
118910
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General information and controls
1
321
10
8
9
5*467
Telltale and warning lights
1Left turn indicator repeater
green
s
2 Warning light battery charge
red
r (b 56)
3 Warning light Tank capac-
ity/when app. 4 litres
remain in tank orange
m
(b 23, 56)
4 Neutral indicator (gearbox)
green
k (b 53)
5 Warning light ABS red
l
(
b 56, 68)
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for
description
6 Warning light, general
red
e\b(b 56, 68)
7 Warning light engine oil
pressure red
p\b(b 56)
8 Telltale light Right turn indi-
cator repeater green
t
9 Telltale light fog lamp green
t
10 High-beam headlight telltale
blue
q
*n depending on national-market
specification
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General information and controls
1
KeysYou will receive two master
keys and one spare key.
The key number is on the
accompanying plastic tag.
\f Note:
Ignition switch and steering
lock, tank filler cap lock and du-
alseat lock are all operated with
the same key. The key also fits
the storage compartment and
System cases.
d Warning:
Only RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTIONALITY is available
when the ignition is switched
off (b 67)
Ignition switch and steering lock
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General information and controls
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Ignition switch and steering lock
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
\f Note:
Switch the parking light on
only for limited periods. Note
state of battery charge.
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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
1
76
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General information and controls
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B
C
1112
B
C
8910
A
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the brake system:
 Do not turn the fitting on the
handlebar.
8 Switch for heated handlebar
grips
OE
A Heating off
B 50% (centre position)
C 100% 9
Starter button
10 Emergency off (kill) switch
for ignition (
b 52)
11 Flashing turn indicator
switch, right
Press
– Turn indicators flash
To switch off:
 Press turn indicator can-
cel switch 12
12 Turn indicator cancel switch
Press
– Left/right indicators off
OEOptional extra
Right handlebar fitting
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General information and controls
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System case
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 lbs).
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
 Opening the system case
Closing the system case
e Attention:
Risk of breaking the locking
tongue.
Before closing handle 1 or lock-
ing system 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 carry-
ing handle 1
– The two windows 3 will show
a black signal
 Lock the case and remove
the key
3
1
2
A
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