BMW R 1100 RT User Manual

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Checking tightness of rear wheel
studs
(Inspection I)
X Tightening torque:
Rear wheel nuts ......................................... 105 Nm
[RS] Check tightness of screws at
adjustable handlebar
(Inspection I)
X Tightening torque:
Handlebar adjusting screw........................... 20 Nm
[R] Check steering damper
(Inspection II, III)
•
Freedom from play at ball head.
•
Freedon from play at piston rod.
– Turn steering to left and rock to and fro radially at
front end of housing.
Taking up slack on hose clips at
intake stub pipen
(Inspection I, III)
X Tightening torque:
Hose clips on air intake pipe .......................... 2 Nm
Checking front wheel bearings/
checking tilt play at rear wheel
(Inspection III)
•
Relieve load on front wheel.
•
Tilt the front wheel to and fro across the axle.
•
No play should be detected.
•
If play is detected in the wheel bearings, renew
them.
•
Tilt the rear wheel to and fro across the wheel
axle.
•
If play is detected, fit new shims to rear wheel
drive or renew bearings.
Checking swinging arm bearings,
adjusting if necessary
(Inspection I, II, III)
•
Grip rear tyre and try to move it sideways,
bracing against the frame.
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BMW R 1100 RT Specifications

General

Brand	BMW
Model	R 1100 RT
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English