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

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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
Removing seat:Turn the key in seat lock 1 to
position A
 Remove the front seat
– Fuses are accessible
(
b Maintenance
Instructions, Chapter 2)
 Pull the rear seat forward and
up to remove
– Toolkit is accessible
Locking seat:
e Attention:
When installing, make sure that
the seat is correctly secured.
 Push the rear seat back
into catch 2 and lower it into
position
 Push the front seat into
locks 3 and 4 on left and right
 Apply light pressure at posi-
tion B to engage the seat lock
Seat
A
3
B
2
1
4
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General information and controlsAdjusting front seat:
e Attention:
When installing, make sure that
the seat is correctly secured.
 Remove the front seat
 Remove Allen key 2 from the
holder in the front seat
 Remove two socket-head
screws 3 from front seat
lock 1 
Adjust seat lock 1 to suit the
rider's stature
 Tighten both socket-head
screws to secure the seat
lock
 Reinstall Allen key 2 in its
holder
 Lock the seat
The front seat can be set to any
of three positions:
A = high B = middle C = low
Seat
C
1
2
3
B
A
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General information and controls
Hemet holder
Helmet holderTurn the key in the helmet
holder to position A
 Helmet holder 1 open
 Close the helmet holder by
pressing it lightly into its lock
A
1
A
1
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General information and controls
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.
With system cases installed,
it is advisable not to exceed
130 km/h.
Opening system cases Turn the key in the case lock
to position A
 Pull up handle 1 and locking
device 2
– The two windows 3 turn red
 Open the system case
OAOptional accessory
System caseOA
3
1
2
AA
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General information and controls
Closing system cases
e Attention:
Risk of breaking the latch.
Before closing handle 1 or lock-
ing device 2, turn the key in the
case lock to position A.
OAOptional accessory
Turn the key in the case lock
to position A
 Close locking device 2 and
handle 1
– The two windows 3 turn black
 Lock the case and remove the
key
Removing system casesTurn the key in the case lock
to position A
 Pull up handle 1
– The two windows 3 turn red
 Remove the key and remove
the system case from its holder
System caseOA
3
1
2
A
A
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General information and controls
Installing system cases
e Attention:
Risk of breaking the latch.
Before closing handle 1 or lock-
ing device 2, turn the key in the
case lock to position A.
OAOptional accessory
d Warning:
When installing, make sure
the case is correctly seated.
An incorrectly secured case
could be lost and endanger
other road users.
 Insert the system case into
the holder (arrows), making
sure that bottom holder 4 and
top hook 5 are correctly
seated
 Turn the key in the case lock
to position A
 Close handle 1
– The two windows 3 turn black
 Lock the case and remove the
key
System caseOA
3
1
2
A
5
4
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Starting - Riding - Parking
3
Your first journey
Safe motorcycling does not
depend on the motorcycle
alone.
Your own skill and common-
sense are needed too.
The key to genuine safety on
the road is a sensible balance
between the motorcycle’s tech-
nical features and the rider ’s
skill, so that together they form
a single efficient unit.
Riding safely in traffic calls for a
sense of responsibility to your
passenger and to other road
users.d Warning:
Do not ride the motorcycle af-
ter drinking alcoholic bever-
ages. Even small amounts of
alcohol or drugs, particularly
if taken in conjunction with
medicines, will adversely af-
fect your perception and your
ability to assess situations
and make decisions, and also
slow down your reflexes.
Take to the road now by all
means, but think carefully about
everything you do.
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Starting - Riding - Parking
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Removing motorcycle
from side stand
d Warning:
Note that on a motorcycle fitted
with BMW Integral ABS
OE only a
RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTION (
b 71 ) is available if
the ignition is switched off.
Make sure the side stand is fully
retracted before you ride off.
– Allowing the motorcycle to
roll with the side stand
extended represents a
safety risk. 
Turn the ignition key to the " R"
or " ON" position (
b 9)
– Handlebars unlocked
 Both feet on the ground, no
weight on the motorcycle
 Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand
 Keep your right hand on the
right handlebar grip and the
handbrake lever
 Slowly raise the motorcycle to
the upright position and keep
it balanced
 Sit on the motorcycle and use
your left foot to retract the
side stand
2(Optional extra
Side stand
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