BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

23.16
Assembling input shaft/checking and adjusting
end float of spring cluster
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Lightly oil the bearing surface for constant-speed
gear (1) on input shaft (10), and install the con-
stant-speed gear.
•
Lightly oil the splines in thrust block (2) and install it.
•
Place anti-rattle disc (3) on thrust block (2).
•
Mount spring cluster (4) with locating ring (arrow)
facing upwards on anti-rattle disc (3).
•
Install spacer (5).
•
Compress spring cluster (4) and insert the keep-
ers (6) in the ring groove.
•
Install retaining ring (7) with the shoulder facing
over keepers (6).
•
Check endplay of spring cluster (4); correct if
necessary by installing spacer (5) of suitable
thickness.
•
Check the fully assembled length and adjust if
necessary (
a 23.22).
•
Place a spacing washer (8) of the correct thick-
ness in position and press grooved ball
bearing (9) into position.
Endplay:
Spring assembly on shaft
........................... 0.4…0.6 mm (0.0157...0.0236 in)
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10
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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)