BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

11.45
Installing main bearing
•
Insert tensioner rail/slide rail pivot pin (1) for
centering purposes.
•
Tighten M 8 and M 10 crankcase screws.
X Tightening torque/tightening order:
1. M 10 screw (oiled) to initial torque ..... 25 Nm
Tightening angle ....... 90°
2. M 8 screw (oiled) ...................................... 22 Nm
•
Measure front and rear bearings in the load di-
rection.
•
Enter measured values on record sheet and cal-
culate main bearing play (
a 11.9).
Measuring axial bearing play
•
Place crankshaft in crankcase.
•
Insert tensioner rail/slide rail pivot pin (1) for
centering purposes.
•
Tighten crankcase screws.
•
Secure measuring device, BMW No. 00 2 500,
with dial gauge, BMW No. 00 2 510, in tapped
hole for alternator mount cover.
•
Move crankshaft back and forth and read axial
play from dial gauge (
a 11.9).
RS110320
1
00 2 500
RS110910
00 2 510

BMW R 1150 RT Specifications

General

Displacement	1130 cc
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Bore x Stroke	101 mm x 70.5 mm
Compression Ratio	10.3:1
ABS	Optional
Engine Type	Air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, Boxer twin
Power	95 hp at 7, 250 rpm
Torque	100 Nm at 5, 500 rpm
Dry Weight	259 kg
Front Suspension	Telelever
Rear Suspension	Paralever
Front Brakes	Dual disc
Rear Brakes	Single disc
Wheelbase	1485 mm (58.5 in)