BMW R 1100 RT User Manual

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Remove camshaft bearing cap (1).
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Remove camshaft and bearings (2).
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Remove bucket-type tappets.
e Caution:
Do not accidentally confuse the bucket-type tap-
pets.
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Reassemble in the reverse order of work.
e Caution:
Note direction of installation (3) for camshaft bearing
cap. The cutout on the rocker shafts must be
aligned with the retaining holes.
L Note:
Locate pushrods in ball cups on rockers and hold
the rockers together with a rubber band to secure
the pushrods in position.
X Tightening torque:
M 8 screw in rocker shaft bearing cap ......... 15 Nm
M 8 screw for camshaft bearing cap ........... 15 Nm
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Reposition the bearings until minimum endplay is
obtained.
End float of rocker:
min....................................... 0.05 mm (0.00197 in)
max....................................... 0.40 mm (0.01575 in)
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BMW R 1100 RT Specifications

General

Displacement	1085 cc
Bore x Stroke	99 mm x 70.5 mm
Power	66 kW (90 hp) at 7, 250 rpm
Torque	95 Nm at 5, 500 rpm
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Engine Type	Air/oil-cooled flat twin (boxer)
Front Suspension	Telelever with central spring strut
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever
Front Brakes	Dual disc, 305 mm
Rear Brakes	Single disc, 2-piston caliper
Fuel Capacity	25 liters
Seat Height	805 / 825 mm (adjustable)
Wheelbase	1485 mm