BMW R 1100 S Installation and maintenance manual

BMW Motorrad
On-board
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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
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
R 1100 S
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dWarning:
This symbol stands for
precau-tions and measures
which are essential in order to
protect the rider or other
persons from possibly severe
or fatal injury.
eAttention:
Instructions and precautions
specifically intended to prevent
damage to the motorcycle.
Disregarding them may render
the warranty invalid.
LNote:
Specific instructions on how to
operate, control, adjust or look
after items of equipment on the
motorcycle.
Important notes
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i
1
Introduction
i
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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i
Introduction
12
2
12
i
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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i
3
Introduction
3434
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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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11
4
General information and controls
1 4 6
14 9
2385 7
10
13 12 11
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 coverOE
(b13, 14)
8Dualseat lock (b15)
9Lifting handle (b54-55)
10 Rearsuspensionstrut,shockabsorber
adjustment (b41)
11 Main (centre) standOE
12 Primary spark plug, left
13 Secondary spark plug, left
14 Fuse box, left
(bMaintenance Instruc-
tions, Chapter 2)
( ) Figures in brackets bpage number for
description
OE Optional extra
General view, left side
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11
5
General information and controls
25
17
16
15
23 1819
20
2122
24
15 Storage compartment for
– Toolkit (b15)
– Printed information (b15)
16 Helmet holder
17 Brake fluid reservoir for front
brake (b31, 35)
18 Fuse box, right for optional extras
(bMaintenance Instruc-
tions, Chapter 2)
19 Primary spark plug, right
20 Secondary spark plug, right
OA Optional accessories
21 Type plate
22 Vehicle identification number
23 Power socketOA, 12 V
Provision for connecting addi-
tional equipment –
with fuse, 15 A
24 Rear suspension strut, spring
preload (b42)
25 Brake fluid reservoir for rear
brake (b32, 36)
( ) Figures in brackets bpage number for
description
General view, right side
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11
6
General information and controls
12356
7
9
4
8
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
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7
General information and controls
A
7
1235
4
B6
8*
1Telltale light, left turn indicator
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 indicator
repeater green t
( ) Figures in brackets bpage number for
description
6Clock
Adjust by pressing with a ball-
point pen or similar object at
point A(minutes) or
point B(hours)
7Warninglight,general red e(b
62)
8Telltale and warning lights,
ABS lred OE (b62)
OE Optional extra
*ndepending on national-market specifica-
tion
Telltale and warning lights
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8
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 extra
LNote:
The ignition switch and steering lock,
fuel filler cap and the helmet/seat lock
are all operated with the same key.
System casesOA with locks for the
same key can be ordered on request.
dWarning:
If the motorcycle is fitted with
BMW Integral ABSOE, only RE-
SIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION-
ALITY is available when the
ignition is switched off (b71)
Ignition switch and steering lock
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