BMW R 1150 RT 2003 Installation and maintenance manual

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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 RT
R 850 RT
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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
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Welcome to BMW
We congratulate you on choos-
ing a new Boxer model from
BMW and welcome you to the
worldwide community of BMW
riders.
Familiarize yourself with your
new bike, so that you can ride it
safely and confidently in all traf-
fic 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 Motorrad 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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Introduction
General information and con-
trols
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
Seats .............................12-13
System case ..................14-15
Adjusting the windshield .....16
Hazard warning flashers......17
Safety check
Checklist........................18-19
Engine oil.......................20-21
Fuel................................22-23
Handlebar levers............24-25
Brake system
- general ........................26-27
- with BMW Integral
ABS ............................28-31
Clutch................................. 32
Lights.............................33-35
Shock absorbers ................ 36
Suspension spring
preload ............................... 37
Wheels...........................38-39
Loads.............................40-41
Contents
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Introduction
Starting – Riding – Parking
First time out ................. 42-43
Important notes............. 44-45
Side stand..................... 46-47
Centre stand ................. 48-49
Running in..................... 50-51
Before you start............. 52-53
Starting ......................... 54-55
Telltale and warning
lights.................................56-57
Rider Information Display
(RID) .............................. 58-59
Riding, gear shifts.......... 60-61
Brake system
- general........................ 62-63
- with BMW Integral
ABS............................ 64-70
BMW Integral ABS fault
table ...................................... 71
Arrive safely
Arrive safely....................72-73
Service worldwide...............74
Environmental protection ....75
BMW rider’s equipment.......76
BMW motorcycle
accessories.........................77
Training means extra
safety ..................................78
Concluding thoughts...........79
Contents
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General information and controls
1
General view, left side
1Storage compartment
2Reservoir for clutch fluid
3Engine oil filler (b21)
4Power socket, 12V
Provision for connecting
additional equipment –
max. load 5 A
5Lifting handle (b48-49)
6Dual seat lock (b12)
7Suspension strut,
shock absorber adjustment
(b36)
8Primary spark plug, left
9Secondary spark plug,
only R 1150 RT
10 Oil level sight glass, engine
(b21)
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for
description
54
3
2
16
7
8
9
10
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General information and controls
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14
13
18 15
19
12
11
17 16 20
11 Storage compartment for
toolkit (supplied)
12 Fuse box
13 Fuel filler cap (b22)
14 Brake fluid reservoir,
front brake (b30)
15 Type plate/vehicle
identification number
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for
description
16 Primary spark plug, right
17 Secondary spark plug,
only R 1150 RT
18 Brake fluid reservoir, rear
brake (b31)
19 Handwheel for adjusting
suspension strut (b37)
20 Helmet holder
General view, right side
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General information and controls
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1Front fog lamp switch
2Speedometer
3Distance recorder
(odometer)
4Trip distance recorder
5Rotary reset knob for trip
distance recorder
6Revolution counter (b50)
7Rider Information Display
(RID) (b58-59)
8Headlight range control
rotary button
9Telltale and warning
lights (b7)
10 Ignition switch and steering
lock (b8)
11 Radio displayOE
(bSupplementary Rider’s
Manual)
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for
description
OE Optional extra
Cockpit
35
4
2
167
11 8
9
10
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General information and controls
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3
2
1
10
8
9
5*
467
Telltale and warning lights
1Left turn indicator repeater
green s
2Warninglight batterycharge
red r(b56)
3Warning light Tank capac-
ity/when app. 4 litres
remain in tank orange m
(b23, 56)
4Neutral indicator (gearbox)
green k(b53)
5Warning light ABS red l
(b56, 68)
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for
description
6Warning light, general
red e (b56, 68)
7Warning light engine oil
pressure red p (b56)
8Telltale light Right turn indi-
cator repeater green t
9Telltale light fog lamp green t
10 High-beamheadlighttelltale
blue q
*ndepending on national-market
specification
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General information and controls
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Keys
You will receive two master
keys and one spare key.
The key number is on the
accompanying plastic tag.
LNote:
Ignition switch and steering
lock, tank filler cap lock and du-
alseat lock are all operated with
the same key. The key also fits
the storage compartment and
System cases.
dWarning:
Only RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTIONALITY is available
when the ignition is switched
off (b67)
Ignition switch and steering lock
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