handbrake BMW MOTORRAD R 850 R 2004 Rider's Manual (in English)

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27
2
Safety check
4
1
A
Adjusting handbrake lever
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the hydraulic circuit of the
brake system:
 Do not turn the fitting on the handlebar.
 Do not turn the handlebars
in the clamping blocks. Turn knob A to set the most
comfortable span:
–Setting 1: minimum distance
–Setting 4: maximum distance
Handlebar levers
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Brake system - with BMW Integral ABSOE
Partially integral brakesThe integral brake function
interlinks the front and rear
brakes, so both wheels are
braked when you operate the
brake lever.
The electronic controller in the
BMW Integral ABS computes
the braking-force distribution
between front and rear wheels,
and applies the brakes accord-
ingly.
The baking-force distribution
depends on load and is recal-
culated every time the ABS
controller comes into action.
In this partially integral brake
configuration, the integral brak-
ing function is activated only
when you pull the handbrake
lever. The footbrake lever acts
only on the rear brake.Brake servoThe hydraulic pump in the BMW
Integral ABS actively boosts the
braking force acting on the
wheel when the brakes are
applied.
By boosting the braking force in
this way, the BMW Integral ABS
achieves a higher braking effi-
ciency than standard brake
systems.
ABS - anti-lock brake
system
ABS prevents the wheels lock-
ing under heavy braking when
the motorcycle is travelling in a
straight line, thus contributing
significantly to road safety.

Optional extra
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Index
HHandlebar fittingleft, 12
right, 13
Handlebar levers, 26 clutch, 26
handbrake, 27
Hazard warning flashers, 11
Headlight beam throw adjustment, 38
Heated handlebar grips, 11, 13
Helmet holder, 14
High/low (dipped) headlight
switch, 12
Horn, 12
Hydraulic fluid clutch, 37
IIgnition switch and steering lock, 6
function, 8, 9
Ignition, switching on, 58, 59
Installing System case, 19
Instruments, 6
KKill switch, 13
LLight
general instructions, 38
headlight beam throw, 38
switch, 13
MMotorcycle equipment, 81
NNeutral, 59
OOctane number (fuel), 25
Odometer, 6
Oil filler, engine, 4, 22
Oil levelchecking, 22
engine oil pressure, 7, 62
sight glass, 4
Opening the System case, 17
Overheating, 60
PPower socket, 12 V, 4
RRear brake brake fluid reservoir, 5
Removing System case, 18
Residual braking, 34
Rev. counter, 6
Rider’s equipment, 80
Riding, 64
Running in, 57
H - R
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