BMW R 1100 S Repair Manual page 301

Removing and installing headlight
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Caution:
Switch off ignition.
Disconnect earth (ground) lead from battery.
Insulate earth (ground) lead.
Do not touch inner surface of reflector or bulbs with
bare hands.
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Remove side panels.
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Remove mirrors.
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Remove the windscreen.
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Disconnect headlight plug from socket at front
right fairing bracket.
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Remove screws securing the front fairing panel.
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Remove front fairing panel complete with head-
light.
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Remove headlight.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
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Switch on the ignition.
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Without starting the engine, fully open the throttle
once or twice so that the Motronic control unit
can register the throttle-valve positions.
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Note:
Disconnecting the battery deletes all entries (e.g.
faults, settings) stored in the Motronic control unit's
memory.
Loss of settings can temporarily impair the operat-
ing characteristics when the engine is restarted.
Adjusting headlight
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Motorcycle on level surface.
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Rider's weight on motorcycle (approx.80 kg/
176 lbs).
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Move swivel lever to horizontal position (basic
setting).
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Turn the adjusting screw to correct the headlight
beam throw.
Lateral adjustment:
....................... Adjusting screw on left of headlight.
Vertical adjustment:
.....................Adjusting screw on right of headlight.
Turn screw anti-clockwise:............... longer throw
Turn screw clockwise: ..................... shorter throw
Setting:
.... -12 cm (-4.7 in) over a distance of 10 m (32.8 ft)
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