BMW R 1150 GS 2002 Installation and maintenance manual

Rider’s Manual (US Model)
R 1150 GS
R 1150 GS Adventure
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
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This symbol indicates pre-
cautionsandmeasureswhich
are essential in pro-tecting
the rider or other persons
from severe or fatal injury.

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
bike 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
12
General information and
controls
General view, left side
R 1150 GS............................4
General view, right side
R 1150 GS............................5
General view, left side
R 1150 GS Adventure...........6
General view, right side
R 1150 GS Adventure...........7
Cockpit .................................8
Indicator and warning lights ..9
Ignition switch and
steering lock ..................10-11
Hazard warning lights..........12
Power socket ......................13
Left handlebar fitting ...........14
Right handlebar fitting .........15
Dualseat R 1150 GS ......16-18
Seat
R 1150 GS Adventure....19-20
System case ..................21-23
Aluminum case ..............24-26
Adjusting the windshield .....27
Safety check
Checklist........................28-29
Engine oil.......................30-31
Fuel................................32-33
Handlebar levers............34-35
Brake system - general..36-37
Brake system - without
BMW Integral ABS .........38-40
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS .........41-44
Clutch................................. 45
Lights.............................46-49
Suspension spring
preload ..........................50-51
Shock-absorber adjustment 52
Wheels...........................53-55
Accessories and tires.......... 56
Accessories and loads........ 57
Contents
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i
Introduction
34
Starting – Riding – Parking
Your first trip.................. 58-59
Important notes............. 60-61
Side stand..................... 62-63
Center stand ................. 64-65
Breaking in.................... 66-67
Before you start............. 68-69
Starting ......................... 70-71
Warning lights................ 72-73
Rider Information Display
(RID) .............................. 74-75
Riding and
changing gear ............... 76-77
Brake system - general . 78-79
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS......... 80-87
BMW Integral ABS
Troubleshooting ............ 88-89
Arrive safely!
Reliable operation ..........90-91
Service worldwide...............92
Protecting the environment .93
BMW rider’s equipment.......94
BMW motorcycle
accessories.........................95
Training means extra safety.96
Some final thoughts ............97
Contents
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4
General information and controls
3 91 2 5 6 7 84
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R 1150 GS
1Suspension strut,
adjustment, front (b50)
2Oil level sight glass,
engine (b31)
3Engine oil filler (b31)
4Reservoir for clutch fluid
(b45)
5Power socket, 12VOA
Provision for connecting
additionalequipment –max.
load 5 A
OA Optional accessories
6Suspension strut,
adjustment, rear (b51)
7Lifting handle
8Suspension strut, adjusting
shock absorber (b52)
9Dualseat lock (b16-18)
10 Primary spark plug, left
11 Secondary spark plug, left
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for
description
General view, left side
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General information and controls
1312
1920 16
15
14
18 17
12 Stowage compartment for
standard toolkit
13 Fuse box
14 Brake fluid reservoir,
front brake (b39)
15 Fuel cap (b32)
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for
description
16 Type plate/vehicle identifi-
cation number
17 Primary spark plug, right
18 Secondary spark plug, right
19 Brake fluid reservoir, rear
brake (b40)
20 Helmet holder
General view, right side
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General information and controls
1235 7
6
4
8
9
10
General view, left side
R 1150 GS Adventure
1Headlight guardOA,
not allowed on
public roads
2Fog lamp with guardOA
3Power socket
4Hand protectors
5FueltankOE,capacity 7.9 gal
(30 l)
6Case carrierOA
7Mounting plate for
topcaseOA
8Primary spark plug, left
9Secondary spark plug, left
10 Crash barOE
OE Optional equipment
OA Optional accessories
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General information and controls
11 12 13 14 15 16
17
20
19 18
General view, right side
11 Seat lock, helmet holder
12 Toolkit
13 Dual seat
14 Handlebar guard
OE Optional equipment
15 Windshield, not adjustable
16 Front mudguard extension
17 Knobby tire, frontOE
18 Primary spark plug, right
19 Secondary spark plug, right
20 Knobby tire, rearOE
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General information and controls
1 32 4 5 6
8 7
Cockpit
9
1Rider Information Display
(RID) (b74)
2Rotary reset knob for trip
meter
3Speedometer
4Odometer
5Trip meter
6Tachometer (b66)
7Indicator and warning lights
(b9)
8Switch for fog light (GS
Adventure only)
9Ignition switch and steering
lock (b10)
( ) Figures in parentheses bpage
number for description
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