BMW R 1150 RS Installation and maintenance manual

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Rider’s Manual (US Model)
R 1150 RS
BMW Motorrad
On-board
documentation
consisting of
Rider's Manual
and Maintenance
Instructions

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This symbol indicates pre-
cautions and measures which
are essential in pro-tecting
the rider or other persons
from severe or fatal injury.
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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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Introduction
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Welcome to BMW
We congratulate you on your
choice of a motorcycle from
BMW and welcome you to the
community of BMW riders.
Familiarize 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 retailer will
gladly provide advice and assis-
tance.
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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Introduction
General information and
controls
General view, left side ........... 4
General view, right side......... 5
Cockpit ................................. 6
Indicator and warning lights .. 7
Ignition switch and steering
lock ....................................8-9
Adjusting windshield ........... 10
Hazard warning flashers ...... 11
Left handlebar fitting ........... 12
Right handlebar fitting ......... 13
Adjusting handlebars .....14-15
Seat ...............................16-17
System case ..................18-19
Safety check
Checklist........................ 20-21
Engine oil ....................... 22-23
Fuel................................ 24-25
Handlebar levers ............26-27
Brake system
- general ........................ 28-29
Brake system - without
BMW Integral ABS ......... 30-33
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS ......... 34-36
Clutch ................................. 37
Lights............................. 38-42
Shock-absorber settings..... 43
Suspension spring preload . 44
Wheels...........................45-46
Accessories and tires.......... 47
Loading..........................48-49
Contents
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Introduction
Starting – Riding – Parking
First time out ................. 50-51
Important notes ............. 52-53
Side stand ..................... 54-55
Main (center) stand........ 56-57
Running in ..................... 58-59
Before you start............. 60-61
Starting ......................... 62-63
Indicator and
warning lights ................ 64-65
Rider information
Display (FID) .................. 66-67
Riding and
changing gear ............... 68-69
Brake system
- general........................ 70-71
- with BMW Integral ABS 72-78
BMW Integral ABS
- Troubleshooting chart .......79
Arrive safely!
Arrive safely....................80-81
Service worldwide ............... 82
Environmental protection .... 83
BMW rider’s equipment....... 84
BMW motorcycle equipment85
Training means extra safety. 86
Concluding thoughts........... 87
Index ..............................88-92
Contents
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General information and controls
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1Front forks, shock-absorber
setting (b43)
2Reservoir for clutch fluid (b37)
3Oil filler neck, engine (b23)
4Lifting handle (b56, 57)
5Helmet holder, left
6Storage compartment for tool-
kit (supplied) (bMaintenance
Instructions, Chapter 2)
7Rear suspension strut,
shock-absorber setting (b43)
8Rear suspension strut,
spring preload (b44)
OA Optional accessories
9Power socket, 12VOA
Provision for connecting
additional equipment –
max. load 5 A
10 Primary spark plug, left
(bMaintenance Instructions,
Chapter 2)
11 Secondary spark plug, left
(bMaintenance Instructions,
Chapter 2)
12 Oil level sight glass, engine
(b23)
( ) Figure in parentheses
bpage number for description
General view, left side
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13 14 16
15 17 18
13 Seat lock (b16)
14 Helmet holder, right
15 Fuse box (bMaintenance
Instructions, Chapter 2)
16 Air filter (bMaintenance
Instructions, Chapter 2)
17 Fuel filler cap (b25)
18 Brake fluid reservoir forfront
brakes (b31, 35)
19 Type plate/vehicle identifi-
cation number
20 Primary spark plug, right
(bMaintenance
Instructions, Chapter 2)
21 Secondary spark plug, right
(bMaintenance
Instructions, Chapter 2)
22 Brake fluid reservoir for rear
brakes (b32, 36)
( ) Figure in parentheses
bpage number for description
General view, right side
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General information and controls
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1Reset knob for
trip meter
2Trip distance recorder
3Speedometer
4Odometer
5Adjusting knob for wind-
shield (b10)
6Tachometer (b58)
7Rider Information Display
(FID) (b66, 67)
8Indicator and warning lights
(b7)
9Ignition switch and steering
lock (b8, 9)
( ) Figure in parentheses
bpage number for description
Cockpit
52
1673 4
8
9
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1Indicator lights Left turn
indicator repeater green s
2Warning light battery charge
red r(b64)
3Warning light Tank capac-
ity/when approx. 1.06 gal
(4 liters) remain in tank
orange m (b24, 25)
4Indicator lights Transmis-
sion neutral indicator green
k(b61)
OE Optional equipment
5Warning light ABS lred OE
(b64)
6Warning light engine oil
pressure red p (b65)
7Indicator light Right turn
indicator repeater green t
8General warning light
red e (b64)
9High-beam headlight indi-
cator blue q
( ) Figure in parentheses
bpage number for description
Indicator and warning lights
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Ignition key
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If the motorcycle is fitted with
BMW Integral ABSOE, only RE-
SIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION-
ALITY is available when the
ignition is switched off (b75).
You will receive two master
keys and one spare key.
The key number is on the
accompanying plastic tag.
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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 re-
quest.
OA Optional accessories
OE Optional equipment
Ignition switch and steering lock
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