ignition BMW MOTORRAD R 850 R 2003 Rider's Manual (in English)

2
Introduction
1
General information and
controls
General view, left side ........... 4
General view, right side ......... 5
Cockpit ................................. 6
Telltale and warning lights ..... 7
Ignition switch and
steering lock ...................... 8-9
Trip meter/clock .................. 10
Hazard warning flashers ...... 11
Left handlebar fitting ........... 12
Right handlebar fitting ......... 13
Seat ............................... 14-15
Helmet holder ..................... 16
System cases................. 17-19Safety check
Checklist ........................ 20-21
Engine oil ....................... 22-23
Fuel ................................ 24-25
Handlebar levers ............ 26-27
Brake system
- general ........................ 28-29
Brake system - without
BMW Integral ABS ......... 30-32
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS ......... 33-36
Clutch ................................. 37
Lights ............................. 38-40
Shock-absorber
adjustment .......................... 41
Spring preload .................... 42
Wheels ........................... 43-44
Accessories and loads ... 45-47
Contents
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General information and controls
1Reset knob for
trip meter (
b 10)
2 Speedometer
3 Odometer
4 Trip meter (
b 10) 5
Clock (
b 10)
6 Revolution counter (
b 56)
7 Ignition switch and steering
lock (
b 8)
8 Telltale and warning lights
(
b 7)
( ) Figure in brackets
bpage number for description
Cockpit
7
543216
8
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General information and controls
KeysYou will receive two master
keys and one spare key.
The key number is on the plas-
tic tag accompanying the keys.
d Warning:
If the motorcycle is fitted with
BMW Integral ABS
OE, only a
RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC-
TION is available when the ig-
nition is switched off (b 71)
OEOptional extra
\f Note:
Ignition switch and steering
lock, tank filler cap lock, and
helmet/seat lock are all operat-
ed with the same key. System
cases
OA with locks for the same
key can be ordered on request.
OAOptional accessory
Ignition switch and steering lock
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General information and controls
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 not locked
(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 for
limited periods only. Note state
of battery charge.
Ignition switch and steering lock
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General information and controls
Hazard warning flashers
\f Note:
You cannot activate the hazard
warning flashers if the ignition is
switched off.
Do not use the hazard warning
flashers for longer than abso-
lutely necessary.
Note battery charge state
Switching on the hazard
warning flashers
 Switch on the ignition
– Hazard warning flasher
switch 1 lights up
 Operate hazard warning
flasher switch 1 –
Hazard warning flashers in
operation
– Left/right flashing turn indica-
tor telltale light in the telltale
light panel (
b 7) flashes
 Switch off the ignition
– The hazard warning flashers
continue to operate
– The light in the hazard warn-
ing flasher switch goes out
Switching off the hazard
warning flashers:
Operate hazard warning
flasher switch 1
– Hazard warning flashers
cease to operate
– Left/right flashing turn indica-
tor telltale light in the telltale
light panel (
b 7) off
Hazard warning flashers
1
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General information and controlsd Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the brake system:
 Do not turn the fitting on the
handlebar.
 Do not turn the handlebars
in the clamping blocks.
6 Switch for heated handlebar
grips
OE
A Heating function off
B 50% (centre position)
C 100% 7
Starter pushbutton
8 Emergency off (kill) switch
for ignition (
b 58)
9 Turn indicator cancel switch
Press
– Left/right turn indicators
off
10 Right flashing turn indicator
switch
Press
– Turn indicators operate
To switch off turn indicators:
 Press turn indicator cancel
switch 9
OEOptional extra
Right handlebar fitting
BA
C
9
10
876
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Safety check
2
Refuel
– Always use super (premium)
unleaded fuel to DIN 51607 or
equivalent standard, min.
octane number 95 (RON) or
85 (MON)
 Close the fuel filler cap
Capacity
\f Note:
The fuel gauge works only when
the ignition is on.
– Usable tank capacity
17.6 litres
– An orange warning light 1
comes on when there are
approximately 5 litres of fuel
left in the tank
Fuel
1
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Safety check
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Residual braking function
d Warning:
When the ignition is switched
off, before and during self-
diagnosis (
b 72) or if the
BMW Integral ABS develops a
fault, only a RESIDUAL BRAK-
ING FUNCTION (
b 71) remains
available for slowing the
motorcycle.
When the RESIDUAL BRAK-
ING FUNCTION is active, you
must apply CONSIDERABLY
higher pressure to the brake
levers in question in order to
apply the brakes, and lever
travel is longer.
When the RESIDUAL BRAK-
ING FUNCTION is active, the
ABS function is unavailable
in the brake systems in
question.
2(Optional extra
d Warning:
When the RESIDUAL BRAK-
ING FUNCTION is active,
maintain a defensive riding
style and proceed immediate-
ly to the nearest specialist
workshop, preferably an au-
thorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
\f Note:
When the RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTION is active at the front
wheel, it is advisable to set ad-
juster A of the front-brake lever
to position 4 (
b 27).
Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS2(
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Starting - Riding - Parking
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Important notes
BMW Integral ABSOE
Motorcycle equipped with
BMW Integral ABS (
b 68)
d Warning:
When the ignition is switched
off or if the BMW Integral ABS
fails, only a RESIDUAL BRAK-
ING FUNCTION remains
available for slowing the
motorcycle (
b 71).
Under these circumstances
you must apply CONSIDERA-
BLY higher pressure to the
brake levers in order to apply
the brakes, and lever travel is
longer
2(Optional extra
Risk of poisoningExhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colourless
and odourless but highly toxic.
d Warning:
Inhaling the exhaust fumes
therefore represents a health
hazard and can even cause
loss of consciousness with
fatal consequences.
Do not run the engine in an
enclosed space.
Risk of fatal accidentYour motorcycle is equipped
with a digital engine manage-
ment system (Motronic) and a
high-power ignition system.
d Warning:
When the engine is running or
the ignition switched on, nev-
er touch electrically live parts
of the ignition system or the
digital engine electronics.
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Starting - Riding - Parking
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Placing motorcycle on
side stand
d Warning:
For safety reasons, never sit
on the motorcycle with the
side stand extended.
e Attention:
Stop the engine before using
the side stand.
Make sure the surface under
the stand is firm.
On a gradient, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; se-
lect 1st gear. 
Switch off the ignition
 Keep both feet on the ground
 Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand
 Keep your right hand on the
right handlebar grip and the
handbrake lever
 Hold the motorcycle upright
and balanced
 Use your left foot at the exten-
sion pin to extend the side
stand fully (arrow)
 Slowly lean the motorcycle to
the side until its weight is taken
by the stand and dismount
 Turn the handlebars to full left
lock (
b 9)
 Check that the motorcycle
is firmly supported
Side stand
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