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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i
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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3
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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11
4
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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5
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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11
6
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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7
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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11
8
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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