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Page 1 Rider’s Manual (US Model) 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 On-board On-board On-board On-board On-board...
Page 2 Important notes This symbol indicates pre- cautions and measures which are essential in pro-tecting the rider or other persons from severe or fatal injury. Specific instructions and safety precautions intended to pre- vent damage to the motorcycle. Disregarding them may render the warranty invalid.
Page 3 We congratulate you on your and rider, to ensure maximum choice of a motorcycle from reliability and safety, and advice BMW and welcome you to the on how to maintain the value of community of BMW riders. your motorcycle. Familiarize yourself with your...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Brake system - general ... 28-29 controls Brake system - without General view, left side ... 4 BMW Integral ABS ..30-32 General view, right side ..5 Brake system - with Cockpit ......... 6 BMW Integral ABS ..33-36 Indicator and warning lights..
Page 5 Environmental protection ..79 Brake system BMW rider’s equipment..80 - general......66-67 BMW motorcycle Brake system accessories......81 - with BMW Integral ABS 68-74 Training means BMW Integral ABS extra safety ......82 Fault table ......75 Concluding thoughts ..83...
Page 6: General View, Left Side
General view, left side 10 Rear suspension strut, 1 Reservoir for clutch fluid shock absorber adjustment 2 Front suspension strut, 11 Main (center) stand shock absorber adjustment 12 Primary spark plug, left 13 Secondary spark plug, left 3 Fuel filler cap ( 14 Fuse box, left 4 Engine oil level sight glass Maintenance Instruc-...
Page 7: General View, Right Side
General view, right side 20 Secondary spark plug, right 21 Type plate 15 Storage compartment for 22 Vehicle identification – Toolkit ( number – Printed information ( 23 Power socket , 12 V 16 Helmet holder Provision for connecting 17 Brake fluid reservoir for front additional equipment –...
Page 8: Cockpit
Cockpit 7 Warning light, fuel level/with approx. 1.3 gallons (5 liters) in reserve yellow 25, 63) 1 Indicator and warning lights 8 Warning light, engine oil pressure red 2 Speedometer 9 Ignition switch and steering 3 Odometer lock ( 4 Trip meter 5 Trip meter reset knob ( ) Figures in parentheses page...
Page 9: Indicator And Warning Lights
Indicator and warning lights 6 Clock Adjust by pressing with a ballpoint pen or similar 1 Indicator light, left turn indi- object at cator repeater green point A (minutes) or 2 Warning light, battery point B (hours) charge current red 7 Warning light, general red 3 Indicator light, high (main) 8 Indicator and warning lights,...
Page 10: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock
You will receive two master keys and one spare key. The key number is on the If the motorcycle is fitted with accompanying plastic tag. BMW Integral ABS , only RE- SIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION- ALITY is available when the Optional accessories...
Page 11 Ignition switch and steering lock • Turn the handlebars to full left lock. Key positions Engage the steering lock with Never turn the key to OFF or the handlebars in this position while riding the motorcycle! only. ON Operating position, OFF* Ignition and lights off, ignition, lights and all steering locked...
Page 12: Handlebar Fittings
Left handlebar fitting 3 Headlight High (main) beam Low (dipped) beam Headlight flasher To prevent air from entering 4 Horn button the clutch system: do not turn 5 Left turn indicator switch the fitting on the handlebars. • Press – Turn indicators flash 1 Cold start lever (increased To switch off: engine speed) (...
Page 13 Right handlebar fitting To prevent air from entering the brake circuit: do not turn the fitting on the handlebars. 6 Switch for heated handlebar grips A Heating off B 50% (center position) 10 Right turn indicator switch C 100% • Press 7 Emergency ignition off (kill) –...
Page 14: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard warning flashers • Actuate hazard warning lights switch 1 – Hazard warning lights in oper- ation – The left/right flashing turn Hazard warning lights indicator on the indicator light panel ( 7) flashes • Switch off the ignition – The hazard warning lights You cannot activate the hazard continue to operate warning flashers if the ignition is...
Page 15: Dualseat Cover
Dualseat cover Removing dualseat cover Open/close the quick-release fastener 1 at the left/right with a • Pull dualseat cover 2 coin or similar. to the rear (arrow) out of its locating points 3 and • Open quick-release remove it fasteners 1 at the left/right by •...
Page 16 Dualseat cover Installing dualseat cover Open/close the quick-release fastener 1 at the left/right with a coin or similar. • Insert dualseat cover 2 • Lock quick-release from the rear (arrow) into fasteners 1 at the left/right by locating points 3 turning them in the direction •...
Page 17: Dualseat
Dualseat Removing dualseat • Remove the dualseat cover • Turn the key in the dualseat • Take off the dualseat lock to the right, to position 1 – the toolkit and and hold it there – printed information are then •...
Page 18 Dualseat Locking the dualseat • Secure the dualseat in its lock When installing the dualseat, at the rear by pressing down make sure that it is firmly slightly secured. • Install the dualseat cover • Push the dualseat into the retainers at the front 1 Optional equipment...
Page 19: System Case
System case After an accident or if the Opening the System case motorcycle has fallen over, • Turn key in case lock to check that the System cases position A are correctly secured. • Pull up the carrying handle 1 Max.
Page 20 System case Closing the System case Risk of breaking the locking tongue. Before closing handle 1 or lock- ing system 2, turn the key in the case lock to position A. Removing System case • Turn key in case lock to •...
Page 21 System case Installing System case • Insert the System case into the holder (arrows), making Risk of breaking the locking sure that it is firmly seated in tongue. the lower holder and the Before closing handle 1 or lock- upper hook ing system 2, turn the key in the •...
Page 22: Checklist
Maintenance Instructions), or preferably, have it carried out by your authorized BMW motor- cycle retailer. This is to ensure Your vehicle must be in perfect that your motorcycle corre-...
Page 23 – Front/rear shock absorber If you encounter any problems setting and spring preload or difficulties, it is always best to – Condition of wheels and tires, contact your authorized BMW tread depth and tire pres- Motorrad retailer. sures He will provide the necessary –...
Page 24: Engine Oil
Engine oil Checking the oil level after the engine has only been used for a short time or is only just warm could lead to wrong interpretati- ons and thereby to an incorrect oil fill because the cold, more viscous oil takes longer to flow back into the sump.
Page 25 – the red engine oil pressure filler screw 2 top up the engine warning light should oil through the engine oil filler 1 remain off while the engine is • Then retighten the oil filler running. screw 2 BMW recommends Castrol...
Page 26: Fuel
Fuel Leaded fuel will destroy the Refuelling catalytic converter. Do not run the fuel tank dry or you may damage the engine or the catalytic converter. Fuel is flammable and explo- Wipe off plastic parts sive. Do not smoke. Never immediately if they are wetted bring a naked flame near the with fuel.
Page 27 Fuel Quantity The fuel gauge does not oper- ate unless the ignition is switched on. • Refuel – Refuel only with super – Maximum refuelling (premium) grade fuel to quantity 4.8 gallons (18 liters) DIN 51607 standard or equi- – When the reserve fuel quantity valent, minimum octane num- is reached ber 95 (RON) or 85 (MON),...
Page 28: Handlebar Levers
If you are doubtful about the re- liability of the hydraulic clutch • Turn adjuster A to set the operating system, it is best to most comfortable span: consult an authorized BMW – Setting 1: minimum distance motorcycle retailer. – Setting 3: maximum distance...
Page 29 Handlebar levers Adjusting handbrake lever • Turn adjuster A to set the To prevent air from entering most comfortable span: the brake circuit: do not turn – Setting 1: minimum distance the fitting on the handlebars. – Setting 4: maximum distance...
Page 30: Brake System - General
Immediately seek the advice thorized BMW motorcycle re- of an authorized BMW motor- tailer. cycle retailer.
Page 31 To ensure reliable operation of have the work performed the brakes: do not allow lining by a specialist workshop, thickness to fall below minimum preferably an authorized value ( Maintenance Instruc- BMW motorcycle retailer. tions, Chapter 2)!
Page 32: Brake System - Without Bmw Integral Abs
Brake system - without BMW Integral ABS Checking brake fluid level Gradual wear of the brake pads causes the brake fluid level in Changing brake fluid the reservoir to drop. Brake fluid is subject to If brake fluid level in the fluid...
Page 33 Brake system - without BMW Integral ABS Checking brake fluid level, front Gradual wear of the brake pads causes the brake fluid level in the reservoir to drop. • Placing motorcycle on side (prop) stand • Center the handlebar. • Check the brake fluid level at...
Page 34 Brake system - without BMW Integral ABS Checking brake fluid level • Check brake fluid level at opening 1 in the side panel Maximum level Never permit the brake fluid Minimum level level to drop below the MIN mark on the brake fluid...
Page 35: Brake System - With Bmw Integral Abs
Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS Checking brake fluid level On a motorcycle equipped with BMW Integral ABS, the brake fluid level in the reser- voir does NOT drop as the Changing brake fluid brake pads wear ( 35, 36).
Page 36 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS Residual braking function When the ignition is switched off, before and during self-diagnosis ( 72), or if the BMW Integral ABS fails, only a RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC- TION remains available for slowing the motorcycle 71).
Page 37 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS Checking front brake fluid level • Turn the handlebars fully to Never permit the brake fluid the left level to drop below the mini- • Check brake fluid level on mum level (MIN mark)
Page 38 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS • Hold motorcycle upright or place on main stand Checking rear brake fluid – Make sure the ground is level level and firm • Check the brake fluid level Minimum level Never permit the brake fluid...
Page 39: Clutch
– Make sure the ground is specialist workshop, preferably level and firm an authorized BMW motorcycle • Turn the handlebars fully to retailer. the right • Check fluid level at sight glass...
Page 40: Lights
Adjust the headlight according- as a tail light. When you apply the ly ( Maintenance Instructions, brakes the brake light shines at Chapter 2). full brightness. Your BMW motorcycle retailer will be glad to provide any assistance you may require. Optional equipment...
Page 41 • Change the spring strut set- workshop, preferably an autho- ting to suit the load rized BMW motorcycle retailer. 41-42) – Spring preload has an effect on headlight throw If the load carried on the motor-...
Page 42: Shock Absorbers
Adjusting front shock absorber Basic setting (one-up): • Turn knob 1 fully clockwise, as indicated by the H arrow Before the journey starts, • Turn knob 1 six clicks adjust the front shock ab- counter-clockwise, in the sorber to suit road condition direction indicated by the S and riding style.
Page 43 Adjusting rear shock absorber Basic setting (one-up): • Turn adjusting screw 1 fully clockwise, in the direction indicated by the H arrow Before the journey starts, • Turn adjusting screw 1 half a adjust the rear shock absorb- turn counter-clockwise, in the er to suit the gross weight/ direction indicated by the S load on the motorcycle.
Page 44: Suspension Spring Preload
Suspension spring preload Before riding off, always set spring preload to suit total weight. For safety reasons, Basic setting, one-up: never attempt to alter spring • Turn knob 1 as far as it will go preload while the motorcycle counter-clockwise as indi- is being ridden.
Page 45: Wheels
• Measure tread depth at the force. center of the tire tread Use only metal valve caps with rubber seals. BMW's minimum tread depth Valve caps that are screwed recommendation: on well prevent air from Front....0.08 in (2 mm) escaping suddenly.
Page 46 Wheels – Tires cold: • Remove valve caps • Check/correct tire pressure Checking tire pressures Tire pressures: Front Rear One-up 31.3 psi 35.5 psi Incorrect tire pressures have (2.2 bar) (2.5 bar) a considerable influence on Two-up 35.5 psi 38.4 psi handling and on tire life.
Page 47: Accessories And Loads
Accessories and loads BMW cannot examine or test each product of outside origin on the accessories and tyres market to ensure that it can be used on or in connection with BMW motorcycles with- out constituting a safety hazard. Even approval by a...
Page 48 Accessories and loads Correct loading Overloading can impair handling. • Make sure that the weight is Do not exceed the gross weight uniformly distributed between limit of 992 lbs (450 kg). right and left Do not exceed the wheel load •...
Page 49: Your First Journey
Your first journey BMW Integral ABS incorpo- rates a brake booster, so brak- ing efficiency is significantly higher than with conventional brake systems. Handling your motorcycle safely Each motorcycle has a charac- ter all its own. It is time now for...
Page 50 Your first journey Do not ride the motorcycle Safe motorcycling doesn’t after drinking alcoholic depend on the motorcycle beverages. Even small alone. amounts of alcohol or drugs, Your own skill and common- particularly if taken in con- sense are needed too. junction with medicines, will The key to genuine safety on adversely affect your percep-...
Page 51: Important Notes
Do not run the engine in an BMW Integral ABS ( enclosed space. When the ignition is switched Risk of fatal accident off or if the BMW Integral ABS Your motorcycle is equipped fails, only a “RESIDUAL with Digital Motor Electronics BRAKING FUNCTION” is...
Page 52 Important notes Make sure that whether riding or standing still or when the motorcycle is parked, no eas- ily flammable material (for example hay, grass, leaves, clothing or luggage etc.) can come into contact with the hot exhaust system. Do not allow the engine to idle unnecessarily or for pro- longed periods Risk of fire...
Page 53 If misfiring or malfunction of the severe drop in engine power, fuel-air mixture preparation consult a specialist work- system cause unburned fuel to shop, preferably an autho- reach the catalytic converter, rized BMW motorcycle there is a risk of it overheating retailer. and being damaged.
Page 54: Side Stand
Side stand Placing motorcycle on side (prop) stand • Switch off the ignition • Hold the left handlebar grip For safety reasons, never sit with your left hand on the motorcycle with the • Place your right hand on the side stand extended.
Page 55 • Hold the left handlebar grip with your left hand When the ignition of a motor- • Keep your right hand on the cycle fitted with BMW Integral right handlebar grip and the is switched off, only a brake lever “RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC-...
Page 56: Main (Center) Stand
Main (center) stand • Switch off the ignition Placing motorcycle on • Hold the left handlebar grip center stand with your left hand • Hold the handle or the case holder with your right hand • Place the right foot on the For safety reasons, never sit extension pin and press it on the motorcycle with the...
Page 57 • Ignition key in “R” or “ON” position ( If the motorcycle is fitted with – Steering column lock BMW Integral ABS , only unlocked RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC- • Hold the left handlebar grip TION is available when the ig-...
Page 58: Running In
• Do not omit the first inspection after 600 miles (1,000 km). Make an appointment with Exceeding the specified engine your authorized BMW motor- speeds while running in will lead cycle retailer in good time, so to increased engine wear.
Page 59 This must be rough- ened by riding in a restrained manner at various heel angles until the tires are run in. Comply with the notes on BMW This running-in procedure is Integral ABS 68-75). essential if the tires are to achieve maximum grip.
Page 60: Before You Start
If you move the kill switch to Switching on the ignition the B position while the ignition is on (switch in ON position), the – Make sure the kill switch 1 is BMW Integral ABS remains in the run position A operational ( 69).
Page 61 Before you start Fully retracting the side stand Engine does not start: – Move the gear lever to the position or disengage the clutch If the side stand is extended Engine stops when first gear is and a gear engaged, you can- engaged: not start the motorcycle.
Page 62: Starting
Starting Do not warm up the engine with the motorcycle at a Starting standstill — risk of overheating or fire! Ride away immediately after starting the engine. If you attempt to start the en- To avoid overheating the air- gine when the battery is flat, you cooled engine and possible will hear the relay chattering.
Page 63 Starting Do not turn the throttle twistgrip when starting the engine. Choke • Correct position of choke • Press starter pushbutton 2 lever 1: – The engine starts – Lever up, in position A: • Turn the throttle twistgrip cold start carefully –...
Page 64: Indicator And Warning Lights
Indicator and warning lights Warning light, general General warning light 3 lights Battery charge current up if the BMW Integral ABS Warning light 1 goes out above develops a fault ( 75), or if idle speed. the tail light or brake light is defective.
Page 65 If the warning light comes on fuel in the tank even though the oil level is cor- Engine oil pressure rect, you must consult a certified workshop, preferably an autho- Indicator light 5 goes out above rized BMW motorcycle retailer. idle speed.
Page 66: Riding And Changing Gear
Riding and changing gear Opening and closing throttle Engine speed Limit engine speed in accor- dance with engine temperature, using the highest engine Try not to open or close the speeds only when the engine throttle abruptly, particularly has reached its regular operat- on wet or slippery roads.
Page 67 Riding and changing gear Moving off and upshifts: • Pull the clutch lever in • Press down on the gearshift lever (to select first gear) and take your foot off the lever • Smoothly re-engage the clutch • Increase engine speed Downshifts: slightly as necessary •...
Page 68: Brake System - General
Brake system - general Wet brakes After the motorcycle has been Salt on brakes washed, ridden through water The full braking effect can be or ridden in the rain, the brake delayed if the motorcycle is disks and pads may be wet ridden on salt-covered roads (or iced-over in winter), and and the brakes are not applied...
Page 69 (i.e. without The brakes must first be resistance), a mechanical or applied until the disks and hydraulic fault may exist. pads are clean. Immediately consult an Dirt on the brakes increases authorized BMW motorcycle the rate of pad wear. retailer.
Page 70: Brake System - With Bmw Integral Abs
Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS BMW Integral ABS is the latest- Sensitive electronic generation BMW ABS develop- control ment: by preventing both It takes skill and sensitive con- wheels from locking and opti- trol of the brakes to pull up mising braking-force distribu- safely on a motorcycle.
Page 71 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS Safety margin But remember: the potentially shorter braking distances which BMW Integral ABS per- mits must not be used as an excuse for careless riding. ABS is primarily a means of ensuring a safety margin in genuine emergencies.
Page 72 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS Partially integral brakes Brake servo The integral brake function interlinks the front and rear The hydraulic pump in the BMW brakes, so both wheels are Integral ABS actively boosts the braked when you operate the braking force acting on the brake lever.
Page 73 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION If the BMW Integral ABS develops a fault, a RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION only is available in the brake circuits in question. The RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION is the braking efficiency without the hydraulic servo assist- ance of the BMW Integral ABS.
Page 74 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS • Release the brake levers, if necessary. Self-diagnosis with • Switch on the ignition pull-away test Initially: The BMW Integral ABS per- – ABS warning/brake failure forms self-diagnosis and a pull- light 1:...
Page 75 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS Starting on grades: Always switch on the ignition with gear engaged, clutch lever released and both brake levers released. Self-diagnosis cannot be per- formed if you do not follow this • Start the engine.
Page 76 Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS If there is a fault in the ABS system, the reserves of safety normally afforded by ABS are not available until the fault If the BMW Integral ABS fails has been accurately identi- in both brake circuits, a RE- fied and addressed.
Page 77: Bmw Integral Abs - Fault Table
Alternate flas- Alternate flas- Fluid level in the BMW Integral ABS is too hing at 4 Hz hing at 4 Hz low, perform the checks listed above. Only RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION...
Page 78: Reliability
Reliability Know-how… In recent years, motorcycles’ technical design features have The authorized BMW motor- become more and more cycle retailer employs staff that sophisticated. attends regular and compre- Motronic, electronic ignition, hensive training courses. integral brakes, the catalytic Authorized BMW motorcycle...
Page 79 They are the only way to be genuinely certain that your BMW is being kept in perfect working order. For goodwill work after the war- ranty period has expired, evi- dence of regular maintenance by an authorized BMW motor- cycle retailer is essential.
Page 80: Service Worldwide
Service worldwide BMW Service Card A Service Card is now available for all new BMW motorcycles. A wide range of emergency- assistance services are in place to help you in the unlikely event BMW Service worldwide of a problem occurring some- where far from home.
Page 81: Environmental Protection
Environmental protection Development… Motorcyclists have an intensive relationship with nature. BMW has made sure that they con- tinue to enjoy the best possible prospects for successful riding in the future. For instance, your new Boxer is available with exhaust emission control by closed-loop, three- way catalytic converter.
Page 82: Bmw Rider's Equipment
• Gloves too high. It's good to know that • Boots the BMW brand can be trusted to supply you with safe, high- It's foolhardy to ride without quality rider's clothing as well. these items of clothing. This...
Page 83: Bmw Motorcycle Accessories
This is our motto – and it's one and quality as the motorcycle we live up to. For many years itself. This calls for a great deal now, BMW has offered the of experience, but our engineers enthusiast everything capable are themselves enthusiastic...
Page 84: Training Means Extra Safety
Work up to the wheel lock limit – take bends smoothly and gradually. rhythmically, avoiding violent BMW has a worthwhile safety braking and acceleration contribution to make in this area – approach bends slower than too – BMW Safety Training.
Page 85: Concluding Thoughts
We want you to reach your des- • Technical modification should tination safely – and for riding be performed by a trained your BMW Boxer to be the most mechanic at your BMW delightful leisure pastime in Motorrad retailership the world!
Page 86 Brake servo, 70 position, 4 Brake system checking, 28 Engine oil, 22 general, 28, 29, 66 filler neck, 23 with BMW Integral pressure ABS, 33, 34, 35, 68-75 warning light, 63 without BMW Integral Engine speed, 64 ABS, 30, 31, 32...
Page 87 F - M Fuel, 24, 25 Hydraulic fluid filler cap, 4 brakes, 30, 31, 32 octane number, 25 clutch, 37 tank capacity, 25 Fuse box Ignition switch and steering lock, 6 left, 4 function, 8, 9 right, 5 Ignition, switching on, 58, 59 Important notes, 50 Gear shifts, 64, 65 Indicator and warning lights...
Page 88 N - Z Sensitive electronic control, 68 Neutral, 59 Service worldwide, 78 Shock absorber front, 40 Octane number (fuel), 25 rear, 41 Oil filler, engine, 4, 22 Side stand, 52, 53 Oil level Spring preload, 42 checking, 22 Starter button, 11 engine oil pressure, 6, 63 Starting the engine, 60, 61 sight glass, 23...
Page 91 Not to be reproduced either result of such discrepancies. wholly or in part without written Dimensions, weights, fuel con- permission from BMW Motor- sumption and performance rad, data are quoted to the custo- After Sales.
Page 92 BMW recommends Castrol BMW Motorrad Printed information Order No.: 01 47 7 680 187 10.2002 The Ultimate 6th edition US / RF Driving Machine...

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