BMW R 1100 S Additional Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions

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Page 1 Maintenance Instructions R 1100 S BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad On-board On-board On-board...
Page 2 Please note Warning: This symbol stands for precau- tions and measures which are essential in order to protect the rider or other persons from pos- sibly severe or fatal injury. Attention: Specific instructions and safety precautions intended to prevent damage to the motorcycle. Disre- garding them may render the war- ranty invalid.
Page 3 For safety reasons and to main- ried out by the specially trained tain the value of your motorcy- experts at your BMW motorcy- cle, regular maintenance cle dealer, and have this con- intervals have been laid down.
Page 4: Important Safety Information
BMW cannot assess every sin- gle product of outside origin in order to decide whether it can be used on or with a BMW vehi- cle without constituting a safety hazard. For your own safety, use...
Page 5: Maintenance Work
Maintenance work Maintenance work is divided up into Service, Inspection and Annual Service. BMW Inspection 1,000 km BMW Running-in Check after the first 1,000 km. BMW Service After the first 10,000 km and every further 20,000 km (30,000 km..., 50,000 km..., 70,000 km...)
Page 6: Confirmation Of Maintenance Work
Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service Pre-delivery check 10,000 km Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions manufacturer’s instructions Odometer reading Odometer reading Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature BMW Inspection BMW Inspection 1,000 km...
Page 7 Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service BMW Service 30,000 km 50,000 km Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions manufacturer’s instructions Odometer reading Odometer reading Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature BMW Inspection BMW Inspection...
Page 8 Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service BMW Service 70,000 km 90,000 km Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions manufacturer’s instructions Odometer reading Odometer reading Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature BMW Inspection BMW Inspection...
Page 9 Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service BMW Service 110,000 km 130,000 km Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions manufacturer’s instructions Odometre reading Odometre reading Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature BMW Inspection BMW Inspection...
Page 10 Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service BMW Service 150,000 km 170,000 km Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions manufacturer’s instructions Odometer reading Odometer reading Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature BMW Inspection BMW Inspection...
Page 11: Bmw Annual Service
Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions manufacturer’s instructions Brake fluid changed: Brake fluid changed: Without BMW Integral ABS Without BMW Integral ABS annually annually With BMW Integral ABS With BMW Integral ABS Wheel circuit - annually...
Page 12 Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions manufacturer’s instructions Brake fluid changed: Brake fluid changed: Without BMW Integral ABS Without BMW Integral ABS annually annually With BMW Integral ABS With BMW Integral ABS Wheel circuit - annually...
Page 13 Confirmations of service work Record of all work carried out in workshop Work details Odometer reading Date The list is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign work.
Page 14 Confirmations of service work Record of all work carried out in workshop Work details Odometer reading Date The list is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign work.
Page 15 Confirmations of service work Record of all work carried out in workshop Work details Odometer reading Date The list is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign work.
Page 16 Confirmations of service work Odometer renewed Odometer renewed Odometer reading is not total Odometer reading is not total distance covered. distance covered. Odometer Odometer reading reading Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature Odometer renewed Odometer renewed Odometer reading is not total Odometer reading is not total distance covered.
Page 17: General Instructions
General instructions Your motorcycle is equipped with Digital Motor Electronic (MOTRONIC) engine manage- ment and a high-power ignition system. If you intend to perform the maintenance and general care Warning: work described in the following When the engine is running or section yourself, you must pos- the ignition is switched on, do sess the necessary knowledge...
Page 18 Remember: the safety and reliability of your motorcycle are the most important considera- tions. BMW refuses to accept liability You should therefore not for damage or consequential attempt any complex repair or damage due to repairs or maintenance tasks.
Page 19 Genuine BMW parts mental and testing work. For reasons of safety, use only Tampering with the genuine BMW parts and acces- MOTRONIC control unit sories. represents an increased safety Genuine BMW parts are identical risk for the rider.
Page 20: Auxiliary Stand
When removing a front or rear wheel, you are recommended to use the auxiliary stand, special tool No. 00 1 560, which is available from your BMW motorcycle dealer. Attaching/removing the • Support the motorcycle on its auxiliary stand side stand •...
Page 21 Auxiliary stand • Locking pin 2 must engage with an audible click • Check that the auxiliary stand • Insert adapter 5 of auxiliary is secured firmly stand 3 through the motorcy- cle's right-hand bore 4 for the Removing the auxiliary stand main (centre) stand •...
Page 22 Auxiliary stand Placing motorcycle on • Hold the left handlebar grip auxiliary stand with the left hand • Hold the handle of the auxiliary stand with the right hand Warning: • Lift the motorcycle into the For safety reasons, never sit upright position and hold it in on the motorcycle when it is this position until both feet 6...
Page 23 Auxiliary stand Lowering motorcycle from auxiliary stand Warning: The auxiliary stand must be removed before the motor- cycle is ridden. • Pull the handle up slowly (arrow) until the weight is • Extend the side stand removed from the auxiliary •...
Page 24: Troubleshooting Chart
Troubleshooting chart Malfunction: Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start Possible cause Remedy Page Key not turned in Ignition key in ON Rider’s Manual correct direction position Kill switch is off Move kill switch to Rider’s Manual centre position Side stand extended,...
Page 25 More detailed technical informa- faults – not described on pages tion is available in the following 15...68 – attended to by a spe- publications: cialist workshop, preferably an – BMW Repair Manual authorised BMW motorcycle – BMW electrical circuit dealer. diagram brochure...
Page 26: Removing The Front Wheel
Keep dirt and moisture away Manual Chapter 3) or on from the wheel bearings. the auxiliary stand ( 18-21) Important for BMW Integral : do not damage the ABS sensor cable, ABS sensor ring Warning: or sensor. Apply weight to the rear of the motorcycle so that it cannot tip forward.
Page 27 Removing the front wheel Attention: Do not scratch the rim when forcing back the brake pads or removing the calipers (apply masking tape if necessary). To prevent damage to the brake caliper and possible difficulty when assembling: never apply the brake lever when the brake calipers have been removed.
Page 28 Removing the front wheel • Place a support under the motorcycle so that the front wheel can rotate freely Note: Warning: A hydraulic car jack or a scissor Make sure that the motor- jack with a wooden board to cycle is standing firmly and protect the motorcycle's sump, cannot tip forwards or to is a suitable means of support-...
Page 29 Removing the front wheel • Remove spacing bushing 5 and bearing cap 2 • Undo axle bolt 3 • Slacken off axle clamp screws 4 at left and right Attention: • Insert a suitable screwdriver When setting down the front through hole A in quick- wheel, avoid damage to the release axle 1...
Page 30: Installing The Front Wheel
Keep dirt and moisture away from the right, turning it from the wheel bearings. slightly at the same time Important for BMW Integral • Screw up axle bolt 3 : do not damage the ABS hand-tight sensor cable, ABS sensor ring •...
Page 31 Warning: Warning: Make sure that the motor- Motorcycle not equipped with cycle is standing firmly and BMW Integral ABS: when cannot tip forwards or to assembly work has been either side completed, pull the brake lever firmly several times to check that the front brake is •...
Page 32 Installing the front wheel Attention: Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW motorcycle dealer. • Remove the motorcycle from its main (centre) stand or the Tightening torque: auxiliary stand ( Axle bolt ....... 30 Nm •...
Page 33: Removing The Rear Wheel
(centre) stand (Rider's (mask off with tape if necessary). Manual Chapter 3) or on Important for BMW Integral the auxiliary stand ( 18-21) : do not damage the ABS • Select first gear sensor cable, ABS sensor ring or sensor.
Page 34 Removing the rear wheel • Remove screws 2 securing Attention: brake caliper 1 Do not scratch the wheel when • Force the brake pads in by forcing back the brake pads or tilting the caliper removing the caliper (apply • Carefully remove brake masking tape if necessary).
Page 35 Removing the rear wheel • Important for BMW Integral • Unscrew the four wheel note spacing washer 3 studs 1 with taper rings 2 • Lift the rear wheel off the centering spigot and take it Attention: out carefully Protect the wheel hub contact face against dust and dirt.
Page 36: Installing The Rear Wheel
Attention: • Important for BMW Integral Use only wheel studs with the , push spacing washer same length code number. 3 on to the wheel centering...
Page 37 (centre) stand or the auxiliary stand ( • Detach the auxiliary stand Warning: Motorcycle not equipped with BMW Integral ABS: when as- sembly work has been com- Attention: pleted, depress the brake Always have the tightening tor- pedal firmly several times to...
Page 38: Checking Brake Pads
– If the wear indicating mark is workshop, preferably an no longer clearly visible: authorised BMW motorcycle Have the brake pads dealer. changed by a specialist workshop, preferably an • Support the motorcycle on its...
Page 39: Rear Brake
– If the brake disc is visible workshop, preferably an through bore 1 in the inner authorised BMW motorcycle brake pad: dealer. Have the brake pads changed by a specialist • Make sure the ground is level...
Page 40: Removing The Side Panels
Removing the side panels...
Page 41 Removing the side panels Warning: Note that untreated aluminium surfaces form a natural oxide surface. For reasons of strength, this protective layer must not be • Support the motorcycle on its removed from the panel side stand holder or fuel tank. •...
Page 42 Headlight beam setting Warning: Work on the electrical system only when the circuit has been interrupted (switch off ignition and lights). For greater safety, disconnect and insulate the negative battery lead. When the engine is running or the ignition is switched on, do not touch electrically live components, terminals or wiring.
Page 43 Headlight beam setting Attention: Do not damage wires when • Disconnect plug 2 next to releasing cable ties. right fuse box 1 • Using a knife, carefully cut open cable ties 3 at the panel Warning: holder Note that untreated aluminium surfaces form a natural oxide surface.
Page 44 Headlight beam setting Attention: • Take out retaining screws 7 Take care not to scratch the and set down the left/right windscreen and front fairing mirrors 6 carefully during removal and installation. • Remove the screws 8 holding the front panel 9 •...
Page 45 Headlight beam setting • Take off the right rubber cap Attention: – Position A: riding on right Avoid damaging the front fairing – Position B: riding on left and headlight glass during ad- • 3 screws 10 for headlight justment work. trim 11 •...
Page 46: Notes On Changing Bulbs
Notes on changing bulbs Attention: Your vehicle has a high-beam/ low-beam bulb, a brake-light bulb/rear-light bulb, a parking- light bulb, a bulb for the Your motorcycle is equipped number-plate light, and four with Digital Motor Electronic bulbs for the turn indicators. (MOTRONIC) engine manage- If any of these bulbs fail, you ment and a high-power ignition...
Page 47: Changing Bulbs
Changing bulbs Parking light Attention: Switch off the ignition before changing a bulb. • Take off the left rubber cover • Release the bulb holder 1 by turning to the right, and pull Note: it out Do not touch the glass of new •...
Page 48 Changing bulbs • Make sure the ground is level and firm and lift the motor- cycle onto its side stand High (main) beam • Turn the handlebars to the left Removing: Attention: • Take off the left rubber Switch off the ignition before cover 3 changing a bulb.
Page 49 Changing bulbs Inserting: – High (main) beam: H7 12 V 55 W • Insert the new H7 bulb, noting groove B: – Groove B must face up • Engage the left and right • Attach plug housing 2 to the spring clips 1 at the bottom in bulb connector the retainer A...
Page 50 Changing bulbs • Turn the handlebars to the Low-beam headlight right Removing: Attention: • Take off the right rubber Switch off the ignition before cover 3 changing a bulb. • Detach plug housing 2 from bulb connector • Release spring clips 1 from Note: retainer A at left and right and Do not touch the glass of new...
Page 51 Changing bulbs Inserting: – Low (dipped) beam: H1 12 V 55 W • Insert the new H1 bulb, noting the bevelled surface B: – The bevelled surface B must face the bottom left • Engage the left and right • Attach plug housing 2 to the spring clips 1 at the bottom in bulb connector the retainer A...
Page 52 Changing bulbs Front turn indicators • Gently press the turn-indica- tor lens 3 upwards Attention: • Pull turn-indicator lens 3 to Switch off the ignition before one side (arrow A) until it is changing a bulb. clear of the fairing •...
Page 53 Changing bulbs Rear turn indicators Attention: Switch off the ignition before changing a bulb. • Take out retaining screw 1 • Take off the flashing turn indi- Note: cator glass 4 Do not touch the glass of new • Hold bulb housing 2, press bulbs with the fingers.
Page 54 Changing bulbs Rear/brake light • Make sure the ground is level and firm and lift the motor- cycle onto its side stand Attention: • Remove two screws 3 Switch off the ignition before • Pull rear light glass 2 out changing a bulb.
Page 55 Changing bulbs Number plate light Removing: • Remove two screws 3 Attention: • Remove number plate light Switch off the ignition before cover 2 downwards changing a bulb. • Press back the spring wire clip and remove the bulb 1 Note: Inserting: Do not touch the glass of new...
Page 56 5 High headlight beam ..7.5 A Never attempt to repair a blown 6 Instrument panel, controller fuse – risk of fire! brake light (without BMW Always carry a set of spare Integral ABS) ....4 A fuses. 7 Parking light, rear light, Use only fuses of the specified ABS .........4 A...
Page 57: Changing Fuses
If a fuse blows repeatedly have • Squeeze the spring clips the electrical system checked together and pull off the cover by a specialist workshop, pref- • Remove the defective fuse erably an authorised BMW from its socket motorcycle dealer.
Page 58: Air Filter
Air filter Replacing air filter element • Disconnect flexible intake-air duct 6 • Remove securing screw 4 Warning: from intake air pipe 3 Avoid damage to fuel tank, • Release the fuel tank wiring and hoses during re- fasteners 1 at left/right moval work.
Page 59 Air filter • Remove four securing screws 7 on left and right from air filter cover 9 Note: • Remove air filter cover 9 The white paper seal (arrow) • Remove old filter element 8 must be at the top from the housing •...
Page 60: Battery Safety Instructions
Battery safety instructions Warning: Gel batteries are maintenance- Do not attempt to jump-start free. Compliance with the the motorcycle using the on- instructions below is important board socket in order to maximise battery life: – Risk of fire! • Push-start the motorcycle only when the engine is Attention: cold.
Page 61 This can cause the battery to run flat. If In case of doubt ask a specialist, this happens, warranty claims preferably an authorised BMW will not be accepted. motorcycle dealer, to prepare Disconnect the ground (earth) the vehicle for laying up and to...
Page 62 Battery Removing the battery Warning: Avoid damage to fuel tank, wiring and hoses during removal work. • Disconnect flexible intake-air Before disconnecting the bat- duct 6 tery, switch off the ignition. • Remove securing screw 4 To avoid short-circuits: from intake air pipe 3 •...
Page 63 Battery • Open protective cap 9 for the battery positive pole • Disconnect positive battery cable 10 • Release battery retaining strap 8 Warning: • Raise the fuel tank slightly Note that untreated aluminium with great care surfaces form a natural oxide •...
Page 64: Installing The Battery
Battery • Installation is the reverse of Installing the battery the removal procedure Warning: Note: Before connecting the battery, Disconnecting the battery switch off the ignition. deletes all entries (e.g. faults, To avoid short-circuits: settings) stored in the Motronic • Connect positive battery control unit's memory.
Page 65 Cleaning/care Note: Regular cleaning, using the cor- rect methods, is an important factor in maintaining the value of your motorcycle. It also ensures that safety-rele- vant parts remain in full working order. Attention: Avoid damage to rubber or plastic parts caused by aggres- Warning: sive or penetrating cleaning Note that untreated alu-...
Page 66: Washing The Motorcycle
• Clean fairing elements only care products with cleaning and care pro- ducts from the BMW Cleaning and Care Set Warning: • Do not use solvents or clean- After cleaning or before start- ing products on the instru-...
Page 67 Cleaning/care Removing road salt • When the journey is over, wash the motorcycle immedi- ately with cold water Note: Do not use warm water – this Cleaning the windscreen worsens the effect of the salt. • Dry the motorcycle Attention: thoroughly.
Page 68 • Minor damage caused by stones striking the painted Note: surface can be touched up Treat chromed parts regularly with a BMW touch-up pencil with suitable care products. of the correct colour • Apply a wax-based corrosion- proofing product to chrome-...
Page 69: Laying Up The Motorcycle
• Coat bright metal/chrome- a specialist workshop, prefera- plated parts with an acid-free bly your authorised BMW grease (e.g. Vaseline) motorcycle dealer. • Park the motorcycle out of It is always a good idea to com-...
Page 70: Restoring To Use
Restoring to use Restoring to use • If necessary, remove protec- tive wax coating • Clean the motorcycle ( • Install a charged battery • Check the brakes (Rider's Manual Chapter 2) • Perform all safety checks • Check/correct tyre pressures (Rider's Manual Chapter 2) (Rider's Manual...
Page 71 Engine Type Air-cooled flat-twin (“Boxer”) with additional oil cooling in the exhaust valve areas and a single side-mounted, chain-driven cam- shaft on each side, operating 4 valves per cylinder by means of tappets and short pushrods; wet sump lubrication. Displacement 1,085 cc Max.
Page 72 Transmission Clutch Single dry plate with over-centre action diaphragm spring and starter ring gear, attached to crank- shaft. Hydraulic operation. Clutch plate diameter 165 mm Gearbox 6-speed with claw shift and integral torsional vibration damper Gear ratios gear = 3.863 gear = 3.022 gear = 2.393 gear = 1.961...
Page 73: Frame And Suspension
Sintered metal brake pads Note the colour-code marks Rear brake Hydraulic disc brake with 2-piston floating caliper and stainless steel disc. Semi-metal brake-pad linings Brake system BMW Integral ABS , partially integral Optional extra...
Page 74 Frame and suspension Wheel location Front Light-touch wheel guidance (Telelever) with central suspen- sion strut. Rear Cast aluminium single swinging arm with additional torque reac- tion strut to compensate for shaft drive effects (Paralever); central suspension strut. 2 x 31 ° Steering lock angle Front wheel castor - in normal-load position...
Page 75 Frame and suspension Rear suspension Central suspension strut with coil spring and single-tube shock absorber. Hydraulic spring preload adjustment. Continuously variable rebound damping setting. Spring compression 95 mm Spring extension 35 mm Total travel 130 mm Swinging arm length 520 mm Tyre pressures (with tyres cold) One-up front...
Page 76 Frame and suspension Wheels and tyres BMW cast aluminium wheels, 5 twin-spoke styling, low aspect-ratio tyres Front wheel With inclined rim shoulder and double hump Size and designation 3.50 x 17 MT H2 Tyre size and designation 120/70 ZR 17...
Page 77: Fluids And Lubricants
Special Oils are approved individually by BMW AG and available from your authorised BMW motorcycle dealer. All engine oils supplied by BMW are subjected to regular BMW quality assurance checks. BMW does not approve the use of any upper-cylinder lubricants or similar oil additives.
Page 78 (to bottom edge of filler screw) Viscosity class EPX 90 alternatively SAE 90 API Fuel grade Unleaded super (premium) fuel DIN 51 607, minimum octane number 95 (RON) and 85 (MON) Fuel tank capacity, usable 18 l including approx. 5 l reserve BMW recommends Castrol...
Page 79 –25 °C …+120 °C, drip point 190 °C, high corrosion protection, good resistance to water and oxidation; e.g. Shell Retinax EP2 Brake fluid DOT 4 We recommend BMW brake fluids Attention: Use only new brake fluid to DOT 4 specification.
Page 80: Electrical System
Electrical system Battery Gel battery, 12 V 19 Ah maintenance-free Spark plugs Approved makes/types Primary spark plug NGK BKR 7 EKC Secondary spark plug Bosch YR6LDE or NGK DCPR 8 EKC Electrode gap 0.8 mm Wear limit 1.0 mm Fuses “Minifuse”...
Page 81: Dimensions And Weights
Dimensions and weights Overall length 2,180 mm Width - across mirrors 880 mm - across front footrests 580 mm - across rear footrests 730 mm Overall height (excl. mirrors) 1,160 mm Seat height, unladen 800 mm Wheelbase at unladen weight 1,472 mm - in normal-load position 1,478 mm...
Page 82: Performance Data
Performance data Top speed acc. to type approval test more than 200 km/h Flexibility gear 80-120 km/h 3.4 s gear 80-120 km/h 4.3 s gear 80-120 km/h 5.1 s gear 60-140 km/h 6.9 s gear 60-140 km/h 8.5 s Power-weight ratio - ready for road + rider 4.36 kg/kW (85 kg)
Page 83 A – E Accessories, 2 Capacities Annual Service engine, 75 notes, 3 Care products, 66 Auxiliary stand, 18, 19, 20, 21 Castor, 72 Chromed parts care of, 66 Battery Cleaning/care, 64 charging, 58 chrome, 66 installing, 62 general instructions, 63 removing, 60 paint damage, touching up, 66 safety instructions, 58, 59...
Page 84 E – P Engine speed Headlight beam setting for riding limits, 69 on left/right, 40, 41, 42, 43 Engine, type, 69 Height (excl. mirrors), 79 High beam, 46, 47 Flexibility, 80 Frame, 71 Idle speed, 69 Front turn indicators, 50 Inspection confirmations, 5 Front wheel Instructions, 15...
Page 85 R – Z Troubleshooting, 22, 23 Rear turn indicators, 51 Type plate, 71 Rear wheel Tyres, 74 installing, 34 approved tyre sizes, 74 removing, 31 pressures, 73 technical data, 74 technical data, 74 Rear wheel drive tread depth, 74 technical data, 70 Rear/brake light, 52 Unladen weight, 79 Restoring motorcycle to use, 68...
Page 86 Motorcycle data Model Frame No. Colour No. First registered on Registration No. Dealer data Person to contact for Service work Ms./Mr. Tel. No. Dealer’s address with telephone No. (company stamp)
Page 87 No claims will be Errors and omissions excepted. entertained as a result of such © 2004 BMW Motorrad discrepancies. Not to be reproduced either wholly Dimensions, weights, fuel con- or in part without written permis-...
Page 88 BMW recommends Castrol BMW Motorrad Printed information Order No.: 01 41 7 689 221 05.2004 The Ultimate 7th edition GB / RF Driving Machine...

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