BMW R 1100 S Installation and maintenance manual

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BMW Motorrad
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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
i
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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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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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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9
General information and controls
Ignition switch and steering lock
Key positions
dWarning:
Never turn the key to OFF or
Iwhile 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.
eAttention:
Engage the steering lock with
the handlebars in this position
only.
OFF* Ignition and lights off,
steering locked
I* *Parking light on,
steering locked
LNote:
Switch the parking light on
only for limited periods. Note
state of battery charge.
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10
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
– Turn indicators flash
To switch off:
• Self-cancelling while riding, or
press turn-indicator cancel
switch 9
Left handlebar fitting
23
4
5
1
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11
General information and controls
7
B
C
A
68
9
10
C
B
dWarning:
To prevent air from entering
the brake circuit: do not turn
the fitting on the handlebars.
6Switch for heated handlebar grip-
sOE
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 riding, or
press turn-indicator cancel
switch 9
OE Optional extra
Right handlebar fitting
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General information and controls
1
Hazard warning lights
LNote:
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 lights
switch 1up
• 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 (b7) 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 (b7) off
Hazard warning flashers
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General information and controls
2
3
14
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
• Pull dualseat cover 2
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.
OE Optional extra
Dualseat coverOE
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14
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
• Lockquick-releasefasteners 1atthe
left/right by turning them in the
direction indicated by the arrow.
OE Optional extra
Dualseat coverOE
2
3
4
1
1
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General information and controls
1
Removing dualseat
• Remove the dualseat
coverOE (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 and
– printed information are then acces-
sible
eAttention:
Avoid damage to the dualseat when
setting it down.
OE Optional extra
Dualseat
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General information and controls
1
Locking the dualseat
eAttention:
When installing the dualseat, make
sure that it is firmly located.
• Pushthedualseatintotheretainersat
the front 1
• Secure the dualseat in its lock at the
rear by pressing down slightly
• Install the dualseat
coverOE (b14)
OE Optional extra
Dualseat
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17
General information and controls
A
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,
it is advisable not to exceed
130 km/h (80 mph).
Opening the System case
• Turn key in case lock to position A
• Pull up the carrying handle 1and
catch 2
– The two indicators 3turn red
• Open the System case
OA Optional accessories
System caseOA
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General information and controls
A
3
1
2
Closing the System case
eAttention:
Risk of breaking the locking tongue.
Before closing handle 1or locking
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
OA Optional accessories
System caseOA
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