BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

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11 34 004 Adjusting valve clearances
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Set piston to firing TDC on the ignition stroke.
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Measure valve clearance with feeler gauge.
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Correct valve clearance with adjusting screw and
tighten locknut.
Valve clearances with engine cold
(max. 35 C/95 F):
Inlet ........................................... 0.15 mm (0.006 in)
Exhaust ..................................... 0.30 mm (0.012 in)
X Tightening torque:
Locknut.......................................................... 8 Nm
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Recheck the valve clearances. You should feel
slight resistance as the blade of the feeler gauge
slides between the valve stem and the rocker
arm.
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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)