BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

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31 42 851 Measuring the leading link
•
Remove the leading link (a 31.12).
L Note:
Shaft (1) must slide into the leading link without re-
sistance.
Check runout of shaft (1).
•
Secure the leading link with shaft (1) to leading
link gauge, BMWNo.315640.
•
Tighten the shaft until the leading link is located
in the gauge with no end float.
L Note:
Check the leading link for signs of the paint flaking.
•
Insert test mandrel (2) all the way into the bore.
Interpreting result of measurement:
Test mandrel slides all the way into the bore without
resistance
..........................................................................OK
Test mandrel sticks, force is required to slide it into
the bore or it cannot be inserted
............................................... Replace leading link
•
Install the leading link (a 31.12).
31 42 420
Removing and installing
front suspension strut
•
Remove side panels (a 46.8).
•
Remove fuel tank (a 16.5).
•
Remove the horn, if necessary.
•
Remove spring strut.
•
Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
X Tightening torque:
Spring strut to frame .................................... 43 Nm
Spring strut to leading link............................ 50 Nm
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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)