BMW R 1100 S Installation and maintenance manual

Rider's Manual
R 1100 S
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Please note
dWarning:
This symbol stands for pre-
cautions and measures which
are essential in order to pro-
tect the rider or other persons
from possibly severe or fatal
injury.
eCaution:
Instructions and precautions
specifically intended to prevent
damage to the motorcycle. Fail-
ure to comply with them could
invalidate the warranty.
LNote:
Special information on operat-
ing and inspecting your motor-
cycle as well as maintenance
and adjustment procedures.
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Introduction
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Welcome to BMW
We 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 notes on how to ope-
rate 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 the motorcycle or
related topics, your BMW
motorcycle dealer will gladly
advise and assist you.
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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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
Handlebar fittings ...........10-11
Hazard warning flashers...... 12
Dualseat cover ...............13-14
Dualseat.........................15-16
System case ..................17-19
Safety 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 ............................ 38-39
Shock absorbers ........... 40-41
Suspension spring
preload ............................... 42
Wheels........................... 43-44
Accessories and
loads .............................45-46
Contents
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Your first journey ........... 47-48
Important notes ............. 49-51
Side stand ..................... 52-53
Main (centre) stand........ 54-55
Running in ..................... 56-57
Before you start............. 58-59
Starting ......................... 60-61
Telltale and
warning lights ................ 62-63
Riding and
changing gear ............... 64-65
Brake system
- general........................ 66-67
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS......... 68-75
BMW Integral ABS
- Fault table .........................75
Arrive safely
Reliability........................76-77
Service worldwide ............... 78
Environmental protection .... 79
BMW rider's equipment....... 80
BMW motorcycle
accessories......................... 81
Training means
extra safety ......................... 82
Concluding thoughts .......... 83
Contents
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General information and controls
1Reservoir for clutch fluid
(b37)
2Front suspension strut,
shock absorber adjustment
(b40)
3Fuel filler cap (b24)
4Engine oil level sight glass
(b23)
5Engine oil filler (b23)
6Helmet holder
7Dualseat lock (b15)
8Lifting handle (b54-55)
9Rear suspension strut,
shock absorber adjustment
(b41)
10 Main (centre) stand*
11 Fuse box, left
(Service and Technical
Booklet, bChapter 2)
( ) Figures in brackets bpage number
for description
* Optional extra
General view, left side
12 3 467
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General information and controls
12 Dualseat cover*
(b13, 14)
13 Storage compartment for
– Toolkit (b15)
– Repair kit for tubeless tyres
(b15)
– Printed information (b15)
14 Helmet holder
15 Brake fluid reservoir for front
brake (b31, 35)
16 Fuse box, right
for optional extras
(Service and Technical
Booklet, bChapter 2)
17 Type plate
18 Vehicle identification
number
19 Power socket**, 12 V
Provision for connecting
additional equipment –
with fuse, 15 A
20 Rear suspension strut,
spring preload (b42)
21 Brake fluid reservoir for rear
brake (b32, 36)
( ) Figures in brackets bpage number
for description
* Optional extra
** Accessories
General view, right side
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General information and controls
1Telltale and warning lights
(b7)
2Speedometer
3Odometer
4Trip meter
5Trip meter reset knob
6Rev. counter (b56)
7Warning light, fuel level/with
approx. 5 litres (1.1 Imp. gal)
in reserve yellow m
(b25, 63)
8Warning light, engine oil
pressure red p(b63)
9Ignition switch and steering
lock (b8)
( ) Figures in brackets bpage number
for description
Cockpit
2356
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General information and controls
1Telltale light, left turn indica-
tor repeater green s
2Warning light, battery
charge current red r
(b62)
3Telltale light, high (main)
beam blue q
4Telltale light, neutral green
k(b59)
5Telltale light, right turn indi-
cator repeater green t
( ) Figures in brackets bpage number
for description
6Clock
Adjust by pressing with a
ballpoint pen or similar
object at
point A(minutes) or
point B(hours)
7Warning light, general red
e(b62)
8Telltale and warning lights,
ABS l/brake failure red*
(b62)
* Optional extra
Telltale and warning lights
7
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B6
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General information and controls
Keys
You will receive two master
keys and one spare key.
A small self-adhesive label indi-
cating the key number is also
supplied.
* Accessories
** Optional extra
LNote:
The ignition switch and steering
lock, fuel filler cap and the hel-
met/seat lock are all operated
with the same key. System
cases*with locks for the same
key can be ordered on request.
dWarning:
If the motorcycle is fitted with
BMW Integral ABS**, only RE-
SIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION-
ALITY is available when the
ignition is switched off (b71)
Ignition switch and steering lock
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General information and controls
Ignition switch and steering lock
Key positions
ON Ignition and all electrical
circuits switched on
RIgnition off,
steering lock released*
(Handlebars can be tur-
ned freely to left or right)
dWarning:
Never turn the key to OFF or I
while riding the motorcycle.
• Turn the handlebar fully to the
left
OFF Ignition off,
steering lock engaged*
IParking light on,
steering lock engaged*
LNote:
Switch the parking light on only
for limited periods. Note state of
battery charge.
* The key can be removed in these
positions
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General information and controls
dWarning:
To prevent air from entering
the clutch system: do not turn
the fitting on the handlebars.
1Cold start lever (increased
engine speed) (b61)
2Hazard warning flashers
switch (b12)
3Headlight
FHigh (main) beam
GLow (dipped) beam
FHeadlight flasher
4Horn button
5Left turn indicator switch
•Press
–Turnindicatorsflash
To switch off:
• Self-cancelling while rid-
ing, or press turn-indica-
tor cancel switch 9
Left handlebar fitting
2 3
4
5
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dWarning:
To prevent air from entering
the brake circuit: do not turn
the fitting on the handlebars.
6Switch for heated handlebar
grips*
AHeating off
B50% (centre position)
C100%
7Emergency ignition off (kill)
switch (b58)
8Starter button
9Turn-indicator cancel
switch
•Press
– left/right indicators off
10 Right turn indicator switch
•Press
– Turn indicators flash
To switch off:
• Self-cancelling while rid-
ing, or press turn-indica-
tor cancel switch 9
11 Light switch
(country-specific)
0 Lights off
JParking light on
KHeadlight on
* Optional extra
Right handlebar fitting
7
B
C
A
68
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C
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General information and controls
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Hazard warning flashers
LNote:
You cannot activate the hazard
warning flashers if the ignition is
switched off.
Do not use the hazard warning
flashers for longer than absolutely
necessary.
Note state of battery charge.
Switching on the hazard
warning flashers:
• Switch on the ignition
• Press hazard warning flasher
switch 1
– Hazard warning flashers in
operation
– The left/right flashing turn
indicator repeater on the
telltale light panel (b7)
flashes
• Switch off the ignition
– The hazard warning flashers
remain switched on
Switching off the hazard
warning flashers:
• Press hazard warning flasher
switch 1
– Hazard warning flashers
cease to operate
– The left/right flashing turn
indicator repeater on the tell-
tale light panel (b7) goes out
Hazard warning flashers
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General information and controls
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3
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1
Removing dualseat
cover*:
LNote:
Open/close the quick-release
fastener 1at the left/right with a
coin or similar.
• Open quick-release
fasteners 1at the left/right by
turning them in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
• Pull out quick-release
fastener 1
•Pulldualseatcover2
to the rear (arrow) out of its
locating points 3and
remove it
• Make sure quick-release
fastener 1 is stored together
with the dualseat cover.
* Optional extra
Dualseat cover*
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General information and controls
Installing dualseat cover*:
LNote:
Open/close the quick-release
fastener 1at the left/right with a
coin or similar.
• Insert dualseat cover 2
from the rear (arrow) into
locating points 3
• Insert quick-release
fastener 1into locking
mount 4of the dualseat
• Lock quick-release
fasteners 1at the left/right by
turning them in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
* Optional extra
Dualseat cover*
2
3
4
1
1
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General information and controls
Removing dualseat:
• Remove the dualseat
cover* (b13)
• Turn the key in the dualseat
lock to the right, to position 1
and hold it there
• Pull the dualseat to the rear
and upwards out of its
retainers
dWarning:
The toolkit can become hot
under extreme conditions.
• Take off the dualseat
– the toolkit,
–tyrerepairkitand
– printed information are then
accessible
(bService and Technical
Booklet)
eCaution:
Avoid damage to the dualseat
when setting it down.
* Optional extra
Dualseat
1
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General information and controls
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Locking the dualseat:
eCaution:
When installing the dualseat,
make sure that it is firmly
located.
• Push the dualseat into the
retainers at the front 1
• Secure the dualseat in its lock
at the rear by pressing down
slightly
• Install the dualseat
cover* (b14)
* Optional extra
Dualseat
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General information and controls
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3
1
2
dWarning:
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 (22 lbs).
With System cases installed,
do not exceed 130 km/h
(80 mph).
Opening the System case
• Turn key in case lock to
position A
• Pull up the carrying handle 1
and catch 2
– The two indicators 3turn red
• Open the System case
* Accessories
System case*
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General information and controls
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3
1
2
Closing the System case
eCaution:
Risk of breaking the locking
tongue.
Before closing handle 1or lock-
ing system 2, turn the key in the
case lock to position A.
• Turn key in case lock to
position A
• Push down catch 2and
carrying handle 1
– The two indicators 3turn
black
• Lock the case and remove the
key
Removing System case
• Turn key in case lock to
position A
• Pull up carrying handle 1
– The two indicators 3 turn red
• Take out the key and lift the
System case up until it is clear
of its holder
* Accessories
System case*
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