BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

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31 42 Disassembling and assembling
telescopic fork
31 42 Disassembling telescopic fork
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Remove vent screw (1).
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Remove oil drain plug (2) and allow the oil to
drain out.
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Remove the fixed tube.
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Remove wiper (3) and retaining ring (4).
e Attention:
Do not damage fork slider tube.
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Lever out shaft seal (5).
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Remove washer (6).
31 42
Assembling telescopic fork
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Position new O-ring (7) on screw (2).
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Install oil drain plug (2).
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Fill with oil.
Capacity per fixed tube:
...................... 0.45 l (0.79/0.47 Imp. pint/US quart)
Oil grade in telescopic fork:
..........................................BMW telescopic fork oil
L Note:
No oil changes required during services: unit is
maintenance-free.
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Install fixed tube.
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Install washer (6).
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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)