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BMW R 1100 RT User Manual

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32.8
Removing and installing right
handlebar fitting
[RS] Remove left side trim.
[GS/R] Detach fuel tank and pull it to the rear.
[RT] Remove upper section of fairing.
Separate connector (1) at brake light switch.
Detach brake line and seal off.
e Caution:
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted parts of the motorcycle, because brake fluid
destroys paint.
Remove combination switch.
Unfasten throttle cable cover (2) and disconnect
throttle cable.
Unfasten screw (3) and pull out handlebar
weight.
With heated handlebar grips
Fold back rubber grip at handlebar fitting end.
Unfasten retaining screws for heated handlebar
grip.
Separate connector to heated handlebar grip.
Unfasten cable shoes at connector.
Pull lead through handlebar.
Without heated handlebar grips
Cut open rubber grip (4) and pull off.
Unfasten clamp screw (5) from fitting housing.
Remove handlebar fitting.
Install in the reverse order of work.
Align slot of handlebar fitting (arrow) with punch-
mark on handlebar.
Secure rubber handlebar grip with
Loctite 638 adhesive and surface activator.
e Caution:
Top up brake fluid, bleed brake system.
Adjustable handlebar In the center position the
brake hose fitting at the master brake cylinder must
have sufficient clearance
(app. 5 ... 10 mm (0.1969...0.3937in))
from the center section of the handlebar.
If necessary, unfasten the wiring harness.
X Tightening torque:
Brake hose to fitting....................................... 7 Nm
1
2
5
4
3
RSGS/R/RT
GS320020

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BMW R 1100 RT Specifications

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BrandBMW
ModelR 1100 RT
CategoryMotorcycle
LanguageEnglish

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