BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

11.46
11 24 Measuring big end bearing play
•
Measure crankpin with an external micrometer in
the thrust direction and at right angles to the
thrust direction.
•
Install bearing shells and assemble conrods.
•
Using tightening angle indicator,
BMW No. 11 2 500, tighten the big end bolts.
X Tightening torque:
Big end bolts, oiled
Initial torque ................................................. 20 Nm
Tightening angle............................................... 80 °
•
Measure big end bearing with bore gauge in
thrust direction.
•
Enter measured values on record sheet and cal-
culate big end bearing play (
a 11.10).
RS110340
11 2 500
RS110350
RS110360

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)