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BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

BMW R 1150 RT
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31.8
•
Heat the fork bridge to 100 °C (212 °F) and press
in the angular-contact ball bearing with pin,
BMW No. 31 5 651, and bushing,
BMW No. 31 5 653.
•
Install retaining ring.
31 42
Removing and installing slider
tube bridge
•
Remove mudguard.
•
Heat leading link mount at front to
max. 120 °C (248 °F) and unscrew.
•
Remove fastener securing slider tube bridge.
•
Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
e Attention:
Comply with assembly instructions for telescopic
fork.
X Tightening torque:
Leading link to ball joint
(clean thread + Loctite 2701)...................... 130 Nm
Slider tube bridge to slider tube
(clean thread + Loctite 243)......................... 25 Nm
Removing and installing ball joint in slider tube
bridge
•
Mount the slider tube bridge in retaining fixture,
BMW No. 31 5 620.
•
Loosen and tighten ball joint with 46 mm socket,
BMW No. 31 5 630 .
X Tightening torque:
Ball joint to slider tube bridge
(coat threads with Optimoly TA).................. 230 Nm
31 42
Checking friction at ball joint/
angular-contact ball bearing
•
Raise the motorcycle on its main (centre) stand,
make sure front wheel is clear of the ground.
L Note:
To determine the friction value, increase torque very
slowly.
•
Measure the breakaway moment to left and right
from the central position of the handlebars using
friction meter, BMW No. 00 2 570.
Friction value:
Measure at room temperature (above 20 °C/68 °F)
Specified value:................................... 1.0...2.0 Nm
j
100
w
GS310130
31 5 653
31 5 651
R22310050
31 5 630
31 5 620

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BMW R 1150 RT Specifications

General IconGeneral
Displacement1130 cc
Transmission5-speed
Final DriveShaft
Bore x Stroke101 mm x 70.5 mm
Compression Ratio10.3:1
ABSOptional
Engine TypeAir/oil-cooled, four-stroke, Boxer twin
Power95 hp at 7, 250 rpm
Torque100 Nm at 5, 500 rpm
Dry Weight259 kg
Front SuspensionTelelever
Rear SuspensionParalever
Front BrakesDual disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Wheelbase1485 mm (58.5 in)

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