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

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Rider’s Manual
R 850 R Comfort
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
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
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specifically intended to prevent
damage to the motorcycle. Dis-
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Specific instructions on how to
operate, control, adjust or look
after items of equipment on the
motorcycle.
Important notes
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Introduction
Welcome to BMWWe congratulate you on your
choice of a motorcycle from
BMW and welcome you to the
community of BMW riders.
Familiarise yourself with your
new motorcycle, so that you
can ride it safely and confidently
in all traffic situations.
To make sure of this, please
read this Rider’s Manual care-
fully before starting to use your
new motorcycle. It contains
important information on how to
operate the controls and how to
make the best possible use of
all the motorcycle’s technical
features.In addition, it contains useful
hints and information on the
correct equipment for machine
and rider, to ensure maximum
reliability and safety, and advice
on how to maintain the value of
your motorcycle.
If you have any questions con-
cerning your motorcycle, your
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer will gladly provide advice
and assistance.
We hope you enjoy reading this
Rider’s Manual and wish you
many a pleasant, safe journey
on your BMW motorcycle.
Best wishes,
BMW Motorrad
Welcome to BMW
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Introduction
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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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Introduction
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Your first journey ........... 48-49
Important notes ............. 50-51
Side stand ..................... 52-53
Centre stand ................. 54-55
Running in ..................... 56-57
Before you start ............. 58-59
Starting ......................... 60-61
Warning lights................ 62-63
Riding, gear shifts.......... 64-65
Brake system
- general ........................ 66-67
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS......... 68-74
BMW Integral ABS
- troubleshooting chart ....... 75Arrive safely
Arrive safely....................76-77
Service worldwide ............... 78
Environmental protection .... 79
BMW rider’s equipment ....... 80
BMW motorcycle
equipment ........................... 81
Training means
extra safety ......................... 82
Concluding thoughts ........... 83
Contents
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General information and controls
1Front suspension strut,
shock-absorber adjuster
(
b 41)
2 Reservoir for clutch
hydraulic fluid (
b 37)
3 Engine oil filler neck
(
b 23)
4 Rear suspension strut,
spring preload (
b 42) 5
Seat lock (
b 14)
6 Rear suspension strut,
shock-absorber adjuster
(
b 41)
7 Spark plug, left
8 Oil level sight glass, engine
(
b 23)
( ) Figure in brackets
General view, left side
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General information and controls
9Stowage compartment for
on-board toolkit
10 Fuse box
11 Air filter (
b Maintenance
Instructions, Chapter 2)
12 Fuel filler cap
(
b 24)
( ) Figure in brackets
bpage number for description
13Front brake-fluid reservoir
(
b 31, 35)
14 Type plate/vehicle identifi-
cation number
15 Spark plug, right
16 Rear brake-fluid reservoir
(
b 32, 36)
17 Helmet-holder lock (
b 16)
General view, right side
911101213
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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 controls1Telltale light, left turn
indicator green
s
2 Warning light fuel level/
when approx. 5 litres left in
tank orange
m (b 25, 62)
3 Telltale light,
neutral green
k (b 59)
4 Telltale light, high-beam
headlight blue
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5 Telltale light, right turn indi-
cator green
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6Warning light, battery
charge current red
r
(
b 63)
7 Warning light,
ABS red
\bOE (b 63)
8 Warning light, general
red
e (b 63)
9 Warning light, engine oil
pressure red
p (b 62)
( ) Figure in brackets
bpage number for description
Telltale and warning lights
12435
9
8
6
7
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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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