BMW R 1100 RT User Manual

00.41
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Rectify any faults found.
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Set idle speed using recirculating air screws
while maintaining synchronous running.
Idle speed: ...................................1000
+ 150
min
-1
L Note:
Make sure that both throttle valves are closed.
e Caution:
The sealed stop screws on the throttles must not be
tampered with, or else the basic idle flow setting will
have to be reset by the manufacturer.
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Carefully reduce play at the left throttle until the
bar display on the Syncrotester changes.
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Turn the adjusting screw until the bar display re-
verts to its original height.
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Tighten the locknut.
L Note:
The height of the bar display must not change when
the locknut is tightened.
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Repeat this procedure at the right throttle
L Note:
If play is zero, the throttle butterflies may chatter.
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Adjust throttle cable play at screws (1).
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Push the protective rubber cap (2) back over the
adjusting screw.
Throttle cable play:.......... app. 0.5 mm (0.0197 in)
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Adjust choke cable to zero play at screw (1).
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Push the protective rubber cap (2) over the ad-
justing screw.
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Check the setting by turning the handlebar be-
tween the full right and left lock positions. Engine
speed must not change during this check.
RT000070
1
2
RT000140
RS 11.055
2
1
RT000080

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