BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

31.7
Removing and installing pot-type joints
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Remove dust covers (1).
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Remove snap ring (2).
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Press out pot-type joint (3) with mandrel,
BMWNo.315661, and sleeve,
BMWNo.315662.
•
Press in pot-type joint (3) with mandrel,
BMWNo.315661.
•
Install snap ring (2).
•
Install dust covers (1).
Removing and installing angular-contact ball
bearing
•
Remove retaining ring (1).
•
Heat fork bridge to approx. 100 °C (212 °F).
•
Remove angular-contact ball bearing, if neces-
sary striking lightly with a plastic-faced hammer.
•
Press out the threaded stud using mandrel,
BMW No. 31 5 651, as a support.
•
Press the threaded stud into the angular-contact
ball bearing using mandrel, BMW No. 31 5 651,
as a support.
R21310030
1
1
2
3
31 5 661
31 5 662
R21310040
2
1
3
1
31 5 661
R21310080
h
100
w
1
GS310110
31 5 651
GS310120
31 5 651

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)