BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

12.7
Poly-V belt adjusting procedure
Poly-V belt installation procedure:
•
Mount the poly-V belt on the pulleys and tension
it slightly, then turn the crankshaft through one
revolution and relieve the tension on the belt.
•
Tension the poly-V belt in accordance with the
specified procedure.
Poly-V belt tensioning procedure:
1 Undo nut (2) and screw on tensioning
nut BMW No. 12 3 551.
2 Loosen the alternator mounting bolts (3, 4).
3 Use torque wrench to tighten and hold tension-
ing nut BMWNo.123551.
4 Tighten upper retaining nut (4), then remove
torque wrench from adjusting screw.
5 Tighten all screws and nuts.
•
Install front cover (1).
X Tightening torque:
Poly-V belt preload......................................... 8 Nm
Alternator
to alternator mount cover ............................. 20 Nm
Positive cable to alternator........................... 15 Nm
Belt pulley to alternator ................................ 50 Nm
123551
RS2000181
2
4
3
1

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)