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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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5
4
2
3
1
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.
1Cold start choke lever
(increased engine speed)
(b59)
2Hazard warning flashers
switch (b12)
3Horn button
4Left turn indicator switch
•Press
– Turn indicators flash
To switch off:
• Press turn indicator cancel
switch 9
5Headlight
FHigh (main) beam
GLow (dipped) beam
FHeadlight flasher
Left handlebar fitting
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B
AC
9
10
8
7
6
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
gripsSA
AHeating off
B50% (centre position)
C100%
7Starter button
8Emergency ignition off (kill)
switch (b56)
9Turn-indicator cancel
switch
•Press
– Left/right indicators off
10 Right turn indicator switch
•Press
– Turn indicators flash
To switch off:
• Press turn indicator cancel
switch 9
OE Optional extra
Right handlebar fitting
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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 switch lights
up
• 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
1
Hazard warning flashers
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A
B
2
1
D
Helmet holder
• Turn key in helmet/seat lock
to position B.
• The helmet holder 2is open
• Close the helmet holder by
pressing it lightly into the hel-
met/seat lock until it engages
Removing cover of
stowage compartment:
• Turn the key in the helmet/
seat lock to position A
•Cover1is released from its
holder
•Removecover1in direction
indicated by arrow C
– You now have access to the
toolkit and the on-board doc-
umentation. You can also
remove the front seat
• Lift off the front seat in the
direction indicated by arrow D
– You now have access to the
fuses (bMaintenance
Instructions, Chapter 2)
Seat/helmet holder
C
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54
3
1
2
Locking cover of stowage
compartment:
eCaution:
When installing, make sure the
cover is firmly seated.
• Engage the front seat in
catches 5 and 4on left and
right and push it into guide 1
• Push the cover to the rear into
lock 2and engage the seat
holder 3by
pressing it lightly
Seats
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A
Rear seat:
• Turn the key in the seat lock
to position A
•Therearseat
OE is released
from its holder
• Remove the rear seatOE in the
direction indicated by the
arrow
• The front seat can now be
removed
OE Optional extra
Locking the rear seatOE
eCaution:
When installing, make sure that
storage-compartment coverOE
is correctly secured.
• Push the rear seatOE to the
rear into the lock and engage
the seat holder by pressing it
lightly (arrow)
Seats
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1
A
A
3
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 1
and catch 2
– The two indicators 3 turn red
• Opening the system case
OE Optional extra
System caseOE
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Closing the system case
eCaution:
Risk of breaking the locking
tongue.
Before closing handle 1or lock-
ing system 2, turn the key in the
case lock to position A.
OE Optional extra
• Turn key in case lock to
position A
• Push down catch 2 and carry-
ing handle 1
– The two indicators 3turn
black
• Lock the case and remove the
key
Removing system case
• Turn key in case lock to posi-
tion A
• Pull up carrying handle 1
– The two indicators 3 turn red
• Remove the key and lift the
system case off its holder
System caseOE
2
1
A
A
3
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2
1
A
34
5
Installing system case
eCaution:
Risk of breaking the locking
tongue.
Before closing handle 1or lock-
ing system 2, turn the key in the
case lock to position A.
OE Optional extra
dWarning:
Always make sure that the
cases are secured.
An incorrectly secured case
could be lost and endanger
other road users.
• Insert the system case into
the holder (arrows), making
sure that it is firmly seated in
the lower holder 4and the
upper hook 5
• Turn key in case lock to
position A
• Push down the carrying
handle 1
– The two indicators 3 turn
black
• Lock the case and remove the
key
System caseOE
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