BMW R 850 R Installation and maintenance manual

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Rider’s Manual
R 850 R Comfort
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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Specific instructions on how to
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Introduction
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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Introduction
1
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
Trip meter/clock..................10
Hazard warning flashers......11
Left handlebar fitting ...........12
Right handlebar fitting .........13
Seat ...............................14-15
Helmet holder .....................16
System cases.................17-19
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 .........30-32
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS .........33-36
Clutch................................. 37
Lights.............................38-40
Shock-absorber
adjustment.......................... 41
Spring preload .................... 42
Wheels...........................43-44
Accessories and loads...45-47
Contents
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Introduction
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Your first journey ........... 48-49
Important notes............. 50-51
Side stand..................... 52-53
Centre stand ................. 54-55
Running in..................... 56-57
Before you start............. 58-59
Starting ......................... 60-61
Warning lights................ 62-63
Riding, gear shifts.......... 64-65
Brake system
- general........................ 66-67
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS......... 68-74
BMW Integral ABS
- troubleshooting chart .......75
Arrive safely
Arrive safely....................76-77
Service worldwide...............78
Environmental protection ....79
BMW rider’s equipment.......80
BMW motorcycle
equipment...........................81
Training means
extra safety .........................82
Concluding thoughts...........83
Contents
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General information and controls
1Front suspension strut,
shock-absorber adjuster
(b41)
2Reservoir for clutch
hydraulic fluid (b37)
3Engine oil filler neck
(b23)
4Rear suspension strut,
spring preload (b42)
5Seat lock (b14)
6Rear suspension strut,
shock-absorber adjuster
(b41)
7Spark plug, left
8Oil level sight glass, engine
(b23)
( ) Figure in brackets
General view, left side
1 2 3 4
67 58
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General information and controls
9Stowage compartment for
on-board toolkit
10 Fuse box
11 Air filter (bMaintenance
Instructions, Chapter 2)
12 Fuel filler cap
(b24)
( ) Figure in brackets
bpage number for description
13 Front brake-fluid reservoir
(b31, 35)
14 Type plate/vehicle identifi-
cation number
15 Spark plug, right
16 Rear brake-fluid reservoir
(b32, 36)
17 Helmet-holder lock (b16)
General view, right side
91110 12 13
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General information and controls
1Reset knob for
trip meter (b10)
2Speedometer
3Odometer
4Trip meter (b10)
5Clock (b10)
6Revolution counter (b56)
7Ignition switch and steering
lock (b8)
8Telltale and warning lights
(b7)
( ) Figure in brackets
bpage number for description
Cockpit
7
54
3
2
16
8
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General information and controls
1Telltale light, left turn
indicator green s
2Warning light fuel level/
when approx. 5 litres left in
tank orange m(b25, 62)
3Telltale light,
neutral green k(b59)
4Telltale light, high-beam
headlight blue q
5Telltale light, right turn indi-
cator green t
OE Optional extra
6Warning light, battery
charge current red r
(b63)
7Warning light,
ABS red lOE (b63)
8Warning light, general
red e(b63)
9Warning light, engine oil
pressure red p(b62)
( ) Figure in brackets
bpage number for description
Telltale and warning lights
1 2 4
35
98
6
7
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General information and controls
Keys
You will receive two master
keys and one spare key.
The key number is on the plas-
tic tag accompanying the keys.
dWarning:
If the motorcycle is fitted with
BMW Integral ABSOE, only a
RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC-
TION is available when the ig-
nition is switched off (b71)
OE Optional extra
LNote:
Ignition switch and steering
lock, tank filler cap lock, and
helmet/seat lock are all operat-
ed with the same key. System
casesOA with locks for the same
key can be ordered on request.
OA Optional accessory
Ignition switch and steering lock
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