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BMW R 1100 RT User Manual

BMW R 1100 RT
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Drain fluid from brake system.
e Caution:
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted parts of the motorcycle, because brake fluid
destroys paint.
[ABS] Removing fuel tank.
[RS] Removing front section of front mudguard.
[GS] Removing front mudguard.
Remove brake lines.
Install in the reverse order of work.
e Caution:
Renew sealing rings for brake line.
Attach brake line to master cylinder so that it cannot
become kinked or abraded when the handlebar is
turned.
[RS/adjustable handlebar] In its center position,
the brake hose fitting must have adequate clearance
at the center section of the handlebar
(app. 5...10 mm (0.11969...0.3937in)).
If necessary, unfasten the wiring harness.
Fill/bleed the brake system.
X Tightening torque:
Brake line to fitting ....................................... 15 Nm
Brake line to front/rear brake caliper ............ 15 Nm
Brake line at fluid distributor......................... 15 Nm
Flow distributor to slider tube bridge
[RS/GS] ........................................................ 9 Nm
Flow distributor to holder/slider tube
[R/RT]............................................................ 9 Nm
Bleed screws ................................................. 7 Nm
Bleed screw on rear brake caliper
[GS/R/RT] ..................................................... 4 Nm
[ABS] Bleed screw at ABS unit ...................... 9 Nm
[ABS] Distributor block to frame..................... 9 Nm
[ABS] Brake line at ABS unit ........................ 15 Nm

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BMW R 1100 RT Specifications

General IconGeneral
Displacement1085 cc
Bore x Stroke99 mm x 70.5 mm
Power66 kW (90 hp) at 7, 250 rpm
Torque95 Nm at 5, 500 rpm
Transmission5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive
Engine TypeAir/oil-cooled flat twin (boxer)
Front SuspensionTelelever with central spring strut
Rear SuspensionBMW Motorrad Paralever
Front BrakesDual disc, 305 mm
Rear BrakesSingle disc, 2-piston caliper
Fuel Capacity25 liters
Seat Height805 / 825 mm (adjustable)
Wheelbase1485 mm

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