BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

16.8
13 60 505 Checking fuel pump pressure
e Attention:
Fuel is flammable and a hazard to health.
Observe all applicable safety regulations.
•
Disconnect quick-action coupling in fuel flow line
(bottom line).
•
Connect pressure gauge, BMW No. 16 1 500,
with adapter hose, BMW No. 16 1 503, for
quick-action couplings.
•
Start engine and allow to idle.
e Attention:
Do not allow the engine to idle for longer than is nec-
essary, because the trim panels near the exhaust
could be damaged.
•
Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
Fuel pressure:
Specified:................... 3.0±0.2 bar (55.11±2.85 psi)
L Note:
If fuel pressure is low, check pump, fuel filter, pres-
sure regulator and fuel line.
13 53
Removing and installing fuel
distributor and pressure regulator
•
Remove air filter box.
a See Instructions for removing clutch (a 21.5)
•
Remove the fuel distributor with pressure regula-
tor from the holder.
•
Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
R21160040
16 1 500
16 1 503
R21160030

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)