Final Inspection And Function Check; Final Cleaning; Handing Over The Motorcycle - BMW R 1100 S Repair Manual

Final inspection and function check

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Clutch
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Check gear shift action.
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Handbrake and foot brake
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Check lights and signalling equipment:
– Front and rear parking lights
– Instrument lighting
– Low and high headlight beams, headlight flasher
– Brake light (operate front and rear brakes)
– Turn signals left/right
– Hazard warning flashers
– Horn
– Telltale and warning lights
– Instruments
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Check function of optional extras:
– ABS: perform starting test. When a speed of
5 km/h (app. 3 mile/h) is reached, both
ABS warning lights must go out.
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If necessary, take the motorcycle for a test ride.
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Confirm pre-delivery check in Service and Tech-
nical booklet.
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See "Inspecting motorcycle for damage" if de-
fects are detected.

Final cleaning

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Clean the motorcycle.
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Note:
Do not use a steam or high-pressure water jet. The
high steam or water pressure could damage seals,
the hydraulic system or electrical components.

Handing over the motorcycle

This is the ideal opportunity to familiarise the cus-
tomer with the motorcycle in order to ensure the
customer's satisfaction and safety.
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The following points must be demonstrated and
explained to the customer:
– documentation and stowage space
– toolkit and stowage space
– suspension preload adjustment to suit total
weight
– checking brake fluid/clutch operating fluid
– provision for adjusting handlebar lever positions
– how to adjust the mirrors
– controls
– instruments and telltale lights
– optional equipment and accessories fitted.
– noise during the regular ABS self-diagnosis pro-
cedure
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The user must be given the following information:
– running-in recommendations and inspection in-
tervals
– safety check
– the clutch fluid level rises gradually as the motor-
cycle is ridden (clutch lining wear)
– before checking the engine oil level, the engine
must be switched off for at least 10 minutes and
the motorcycle must be standing on a flat, level
surface
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