BMW Motorrad R 1150 R Installation and maintenance manual

BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions
Rider’s Manual (US Model)
R 1150 R
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This symbol indicates pre-
cautionsandmeasureswhich
are essential in pro-tecting
the rider or other persons
from severe or fatal injury.
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Specific instructions and safety
precautions intended to pre-
vent damage to the motorcycle.
Disregarding them may render
the warranty invalid.
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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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1
Introduction
i
Welcome to BMW
We congratulate you on your
choice of a bike from BMW and
welcome to the community of
BMW riders.
Familiarise yourself with your
new bike, so that you can ride it
safely and confidently in all traf-
fic situations.
To make sure of this, please
read this Rider’s Manual care-
fully before starting to use your
new bike. It contains important
information on how to operate
the controls and how to make
the best possible use of all the
bike’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 bike.
If you have any questions con-
cerning your bike, your BMW
motorcycle retailer 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 bike.
Best wishes
BMW Motorrad
Welcome to BMW
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2
Introduction
General information and
controls
General view, left side...........4
General view, right side.........5
Cockpit .................................6
Indicator and warning
lights.....................................7
Ignition switch
and steering lock................8-9
Left handlebar fitting ...........10
Right handlebar fitting .........11
Hazard warning flashers......12
Seat/helmet holder..............13
Dualseat.........................14-15
System case ..................16-18
Safety check
Checklist............................. 19
Engine oil.......................20-21
Fuel................................22-23
Handlebar levers............24-25
Brake system - general..26-27
Brake system - without
BMW Integral ABS .........28-30
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS .........31-34
Clutch................................. 35
Lights.............................36-39
Shock-absorber
adjustment.......................... 40
Suspension
spring preload..................... 41
Wheels...........................42-43
Accessories and loads...44-45
Contents
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Introduction
Starting – Riding – Parking
Your first journey ........... 46-47
Important notes............. 48-49
Side stand..................... 50-51
Center stand ................. 52-53
Running in..................... 54-55
Before you start............. 56-57
Starting ......................... 58-59
Indicator and
warning lights................ 60-61
Riding, gear shifts.......... 62-63
Brake system
- general........................ 64-65
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS......... 66-72
BMW Integral ABS
- Fault table .........................73
Arrive safely
Reliability........................74-75
Service worldwide...............76
Environmental protection ....77
BMW rider’s equipment.......78
BMW motorcycle
equipment...........................79
Training means extra
safety ..................................80
Concluding thoughts...........81
Contents
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General information and controls
1 2 4
36
57
89
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1High-beam headlight
(b36-39)
2Driving light (b36-39)
3Front suspension strut,
shock absorber adjustment
(b40)
4Reservoir for clutch fluid
(b35)
5Engine oil filler (b21)
6Rear spring strut,
spring preload (b41)
( ) Figure in parentheses
bpage number with explanation
7Rear suspension strut,
shock absorber adjustment
(b40)
8Power socket, 12V
Provision for connecting
additional equipment –
max. load 5 A
9Primary spark plug, left
10 Secondary spark plug, left
11 Main standOE (b52, 53)
12 Oil level sight glass, engine
(b21)
OE Optional equipment
General view, left side
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General information and controls
13 14 181615 17 19 20
24 23 22 21
13 Luggage carrierOE
14 Case carrierOE
15 Storage compartment for
toolkit
16 Fuse box (bMaintenance
Instructions)
17 Air filter (bMaintenance
Instructions)
18 Fuel filler cap (b22)
( ) Figure in parentheses
bpage number with explanation
19 Brake fluid reservoir for
front brake (b29, 33)
20 Type plate/vehicle identifi-
cation number
21 Primary spark plug, right
22 Secondary spark plug, right
23 Brake fluid reservoir for rear
brake (b30, 34)
24 Helmet/seat lock (b13)
OE Optional equipment
General view, right side
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General information and controls
1Indicator and warning lights
(b7)
2Speedometer
3Odometer
4Trip meter
5Trip meter reset knob
6Tachometer (b56)
7Warning light, fuel level/with
approx. 1.3 gallons (5 liters)
in reserve yellow m
(b23, 60)
8Warning light, engine oil
pressure red p(b60)
9Ignition switch and steering
lock (b8)
( ) Figure in parentheses
bpage number with explanation
321
7
4 5
8
6
9
Cockpit
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General information and controls
1Indicator light, left turn indi-
cator repeater green s
2Warning light, battery
charge current red r
(b61)
3Indicator light, high (main)
beam blue q
4Indicator light, neutral
green k(b57)
5Indicator light, right turn
indicator repeater green
t
6Clock
Adjust by pressing with a
ballpoint pen or similar
object at
point A(minutes) or
point B(hours)
7Warning light, general red
e(b61)
8Indicatorandwarninglights,
ABS l/brakefailureOE red
(b61)
( ) Figure in parentheses
bpage number with explanation
OE Optional equipment
1 2 4
35
8 7 B6
A
Indicator and warning lights
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General information and controls
Vehicle keys
You will receive two master
keys and one spare key.
The key number is on the
accompanying plastic tag.
OA Optional accessories
OE Optional equipment
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The ignition switch andsteering
lock, fuel filler cap and the hel-
met/seat lock are all operated
with the same key. System
casesOA with locks for the same
key can be ordered on request.
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If the motorcycle is fitted with
BMW Integral ABSOE, only RE-
SIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION-
ALITY is available when the
ignition is switched off (b69)
Ignition switch and steering lock
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