BMW R 1150 GS Installation and maintenance manual

Rider’s Manual
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
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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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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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 information on how to
operate 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 your motorcycle, your
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer 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 motorcycle.
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
Telltale 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
Aluminium case..............24-26
Adjusting the windscreen .... 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 .................. 52
Wheels........................... 53-55
Accessories and tyres......... 56
Accessories and loads... 56-57
Contents
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i
Introduction
34
Starting – Riding – Parking
Your first journey ........... 58-59
Important notes ............. 60-61
Side stand ..................... 62-63
Center stand ................. 64-65
Running in ..................... 66-67
Before you start............. 68-69
Starting ......................... 70-71
Warning lights................ 72-73
Rider Information Display
(RID) .............................. 74-75
Riding, gear change ...... 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
Concluding thoughts........... 97
Contents
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General information and controls
3 91 2 5 6 7 84
10
11
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
additional equipment – 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 brackets bpage 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
toolkit (supplied)
13 Fuse box
14 Brake fluid reservoir, front
brake (b39)
15 Fuel cap (b32)
( ) Figure in brackets bpage number for
description
16 Type plate/vehicle identifi-
cation number
17 Primary spark plug, right
18 Secondary spark plug, right
19 Brake fluid reservoir for 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
R 1150 GS Adventure
1Headlight guardOA
not allowed on
public roads
2Fog lamp with guardOA
3Power socket
4Hand protectors
OA Optional accessories
5Fuel tankOE capacity 30 l
(6.6 gal)
6Case carrierOA
7Mounting plate for
topcaseOA
8Primary spark plug, left
9Secondary spark plug, left
10 Crash barOE
OE Optional extra
General view, left side
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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
15 Windscreen, not adjustable
16 Front mudguard extension
17 Knobby tyre, frontOE
18 Primary spark plug, right
19 Secondary spark plug, right
20 Knobby tyre, rearOE
OE Optional extra
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General information and controls
1 32 4 5 6
8 7
9
1Rider Information Display
(RID) (b74)
2Rotary reset knob for trip
meter
3Speedometer
4Odometer
5Trip meter
6Revolution counter (b66)
7Telltale and warning lights
(b9)
8Switch for fog light
(GS Adventure only)
9Ignition switch and steering
lock (b10)
( ) Figures in brackets bpage number
for description
Cockpit
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General information and controls
1Telltale light, left turn
indicator repeater green s
2Warning light, battery
charge current red r
3Warning light, fuel tank
content approx. 4 litres
(0.9 gal) orange m (b33)
4Telltale light, neutral green
k(b69)
5Warning light,
ABS l red OE
OE Optional extra
6Warning light, engine oil
pressure red p
7Telltale light, right turn
indicator repeater green t
8Warning light, general
red e(b84-89)
9Telltale light, high (main)
beam blue q
( ) Figures in brackets bpage number
for description
*ndepending on national-market
specification
Telltale and warning lights
1 2 4 63 7
9
5*
8
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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 extra
dWarning:
If the motorcycle is fitted with
BMW Integral ABS OE, only
RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTIONALITY is available
when the ignition is switched
off (b83)
LNote:
Ignition switch and steering
lock, tank filler cap lock and
seat lock are all operated
with the same key. You can
order System casesOA with
locks for this key, too.
Ignition switch and steering lock
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General information and controls
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.
Ignition switch and steering lock
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General information and controls
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 (b9) 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 (b9) off
Hazard warning lights
1
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General information and controls
1
R 1150 GS Adventure
Connection
Power socket 1, with a load
rating of max. 60 W (5 A), is
intended only for connecting
extras mounted in the cockpit
or on the handlebars, for
example GPS, Roadbook,
Tripmaster, etc.
Wiring
LNote:
Have the wiring installed by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
dWarning:
Do not, under any circum-
stances, connect consumers
that require exposed wiring
toward the rear (heaters for
helmet visors, intercoms, etc.)
to the power socket.
The wiring must be installed
in such a way that the cable(s)
– are neither too slack nor too
tight
– do not impede the rider
– do not restrict or impede
movement of the
handlebars and/or handling
– cannot be trapped
Power socket, 12 V
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General information and controls
1
23
4
5
dWarning:
To prevent air from entering
the clutch system:
• do not turn the fitting on the
handlebar.
• do not turn the handlebars
in the clamping blocks.
1Choke lever (increased
engine speed) (b71)
2Hazard warning lights
switch (b12)
3Headlight switch
FHigh (main) beam
GLow (dipped) beam
FHeadlight flasher
4Horn button
5Left turn indicator switch
•Press
–Turnindicatorsflash
To switch off:
• Press turn-indicator
cancel switch 9
Left handlebar fitting
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General information and controls
dWarning:
To prevent air from entering
the brake system:
• do not turn the fitting on the
handlebar.
• do not turn the handlebars
in the clamping blocks.
6Switch for heated handlebar
gripsOE
AHeating off
B50% (centre position)
C100%
7Kill switch (b68)
8Starter button
9Turn-indicator cancel switch
•Press
– Left/right indicators off
10 Right turn indicator switch
•Press
– Turn indicators flash
To switch off:
• Press turn-indicator can-
cel switch 9
11 ABS acknowledgment
buttonOE (b87)
OE Optional extra
Right handlebar fitting
7
B
C
A
68
9
10
C
11
B
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General information and controls
Dualseat
R 1150 GS
Helmet holder
• Turn key in helmet/seat lock
to position A
• Helmet holder 1is open
• Close the helmet holder by
pressing it lightly into the hel-
met/seat lock until it engages.
Removing dualseat
• Turn the key in the dualseat
lock to position Aand hold it
in this position
• Pull rear seat to the rear and
up to remove
– This gives access to the tool
box
• Turn the key in the dualseat
lock to position Aand hold it
in this position
• Pull front seat to the rear and
remove
– This gives access to the fuses
and the height of the front
seat can be adjusted
A
A
1
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General information and controls
Adjusting seat height
eAttention:
When installing the dualseat,
make sure it is firmly located.
• Remove the front seat
There are two front seat
heights: 1= high 2= low
Locking the dualseat
eAttention:
When installing the dualseat,
make sure it is firmly located.
• Push the front seat into the
desired position and press
gently into the holder to
secure
• Slide the rear seat into the
guide and press gently into
the holder to secure
Dualseat
A
1
2
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General information and controls
Single seat
• Turn the key in the dualseat
lock to position Aand hold it
in this position
• Remove rear seat (b16)
Locking the tool box
•Opentheseat
• Remove toolbox cover 4
• Insert locking section 3into
mount on tool box cover 4
and close tool box
– This protects the tool box
against theft
• The tool box can be opened
by means of the dualseat lock
A
Dualseat
4
4
2
3
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