BMW R 1150 R 2002 Installation and maintenance manual

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
Rider's Manual
R 1150 R
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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 to the com-
munity 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
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
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
Left handlebar fitting ........... 10
Right handlebar fitting ......... 11
Hazard warning flashers ...... 12
Seat/helmet holder.............. 13
Seats .............................14-15
System case ..................16-18
Safety check
Checklist............................. 19
Engine oil ....................... 20-21
Fuel................................ 22-23
Handlebar levers............24-25
Brake system -
general...........................26-27
Brake system - without
BMW Integral ABS ......... 28-30
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS ......... 31-34
Clutch ................................. 35
Lights.............................36-39
Shock-absorber
adjustment.......................... 40
Suspension
spring preload..................... 41
Wheels...........................42-43
Accessories and loads... 44-45
Contents
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i
Introduction
Starting – Riding – Parking
Your first journey ........... 46-47
Important notes ............. 48-49
Side stand ..................... 50-51
Centre stand ................. 52-53
Running in ..................... 54-55
Before you start............. 56-57
Starting ......................... 58-59
Telltale and warning
lights ............................. 60-61
Riding, gear shifts.......... 62-63
Brake system
- general........................ 64-65
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS......... 66-72
BMW Integral ABS
- Fault table .........................73
Arrive safely
Reliability........................74-75
Service worldwide ............... 76
Environmental protection .... 77
BMW rider's equipment....... 78
BMW motorcycle
equipment........................... 79
Training means extra
safety .................................. 80
Concluding thoughts........... 81
Contents
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General information and controls
4
1Main (high) beam headlight
(b36-39)
2Driving light (b36-39)
3Front suspension strut,
shock absorber adjustment
(b40)
4Reservoir for clutch fluid
(b35)
5Engine oil filler (b21)
6Rear spring strut,
spring preload (b41)
OE Optional equipment
7Rear spring strut,
shock absorber adjustment
(b40)
8Power socket, 12V
Provision for connecting
additional equipment –
max. load 5 A
9Primary spark plug, left
10 Secondary spark plug, left
11 Main standOE (b52, 53)
12 Oil level sight glass, engine
(b21)
( ) Figure in brackets
bpage number with explanation
General view, left side
1 2 4
36
57
89
10
11
12
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General information and controls
5
13 14 181615
17
19 20
24 23 22 21
13 Luggage carrierOE
14 Case carrierOE
15 Storage compartment for
toolkit
16 Fuse box (bMaintenance
Instructions, Chapter 2)
17 Air filter (bMaintenance
Instructions, Chapter 2)
18 Fuel filler cap (b22)
19 Brake fluid reservoir for front
brake (b29, 33)
OE Optional equipment
20 Type plate/vehicle identifi-
cation number
21 Primary spark plug, right
22 Secondary spark plug, right
23 Brake fluid reservoir for rear
brake (b30, 34)
24 Helmet/seat lock (b13)
( ) Figure in brackets
bpage number with explanation
General view, right side
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General information and controls
6
1Telltale and warning lights
(b7)
2Speedometer
3Odometer
4Trip meter
5Trip meter reset knob
6Rev. counter (b62)
7Warning light, fuel level/with
approx. 5 litres (1.1 Imp. gal)
in reserve yellow m
(b23, 60)
8Warning light, engine oil
pressure red p(b60)
9Ignition switch and steering
lock (b8)
( ) Figures in brackets bpage number
for description
321
7
4 5
8
6
9
Cockpit
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7
1Telltale light, left turn indica-
tor repeater green s
2Warning light, battery
charge current red r
(b61)
3Telltale light, high (main)
beam blue q
4Telltale light, neutral green
k(b57)
5Telltale light, right turn indi-
cator repeater green t
( ) Figures in brackets bpage number
for description
6Clock
Adjust by pressing with a
ballpoint pen or similar
object at
point A(minutes) or
point B(hours)
7Warning light, general red
e(b61)
8Telltale light, Warning light
ABS lOE (b61)
OE Optional extra
* depending on national-market speci-
fication
1 2 4
35
8* 7B6
A
Telltale and warning lights
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General information and controls
8
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 hel-
met/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 (b69)
Ignition switch and steering lock
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