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

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Introduction
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/helmet holder .............. 14
Seats ............................. 15-16
System case .................. 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
Suspension
spring preload ..................... 42
Wheels ........................... 43-44
Accessories and loads ... 45-47
Contents
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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 with explanation
Cockpit
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KeysYou will receive two master
keys and one spare key.
The key number is on the
accompanying plastic tag.
OAOptional accessories

Optional extra
d Warning:
If the motorcycle is fitted with
BMW Integral ABS
OE, only
RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC-
TIONALITY is available when
the ignition is switched off
(b 71)
L Note:
The ignition switch and steering
lock, fuel filler cap and the hel-
met/seat lock are all operated
with the same key. System
cases
OA with locks for the same
key can be ordered on request.
Ignition switch and steering lock
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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
L Note:
Switch the parking light on
only for limited periods. Note
state of battery charge.
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Hazard warning lights
L 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 state of battery charge.
Switching on the hazard
warning lights
 Switching on the ignition
– Hazard warning switch lights
up  Operate hazard warning lights
switch 1
– Hazard warning lights in oper- ation
– The left/right flashing turn indicator repeater on the tell-
tale light panel (
b 7) flashes.
 Switch off the ignition
– The hazard warning lights continue to operate
– The light in the hazard warn- ing flasher switch goes out
Switching off the hazard
warning lights
 Operate hazard warning lights
switch 1
– Hazard warning lights switch off
– Left/right flashing turn indica- tor repeater on the telltale
light panel (
b 7) off
Hazard warning flashers
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d 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
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A Heating off
B 50% (centre position)
C 100% 7
Starter button
8 Emergency ignition off (kill)
switch (
b 58)
9 Turn-indicator cancel
switch
Press
– Left/right indicators off
10 Right turn indicator switch
Press
– Turn indicators flash
To switch off:
 Press turn indicator cancel
switch 9

Optional extra
Right handlebar fitting
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Safety check
Refuel
– Refuel only with super (premium) grade fuel to
DIN 51607 standard or equiv-
alent, minimum octane
number 95 (RON) or
85 (MON)
 Close the fuel filler cap
Capacity
L Note:
The fuel gauge does not oper-
ate unless the ignition is
switched on.
– Usable tank capacity 20.4 litres
– When the reserve fuel
quantity is reached
(approx. 5 litres), the orange
warning light 1 comes on
Fuel
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Safety check
Residual braking function
d Warning:
When the ignition is switched
off, before and during
self-diagnosis (
b 72), or if the
BMW Integral ABS fails, only a
RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC-
TION remains available for
slowing the motorcycle
(
b 71).
When the RESIDUAL
BRAKING FUNCTION is
active, you must apply
CONSIDERABLY higher
pressure to the brake lever in
question in order to apply the
brakes, and lever travel is
longer.
When the RESIDUAL
BRAKING FUNCTION is ac-
tive, the ABS function is una-
vailable in the brake systems
in question.

Optional extra
d Warning:
When the RESIDUAL
BRAKING FUNCTION is
active, maintain a defensive
riding style and proceed im-
mediately to the nearest spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
L Note:
When the RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTION is active, it is advis-
able to set adjuster A (
b 27) on
the front-brake lever to
position 4.
Brake system - with BMW Integral ABSOE
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Starting – Riding – Parking
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
BRAKING FUNCTION” is
available (
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.

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 Digital Motor Electronics
(Motronic) and 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
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
 Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand
 Place your right hand on the
dualseat
 Use your right foot against the
extension pin to swing the
side stand fully forwards
 Lean the motorcycle carefully
on to the stand
 Turn the handlebars to left
lock (
b 9)
 Check that the motorcycle
is firmly supported
Side stand
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