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BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

BMW R 1150 RT
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32.12
•
Prior to installation, carefully press back the
brake piston using an Allen key with T-bar han-
dle, for example.
•
Use cranked-tip snap-ring pliers to install the re-
taining ring, and check that the ring is seated
correctly.
•
Apply a light coat of Optimoly MP 3 to the pres-
sure pin (arrow) on the lever.
e Attention:
When installing the brake lever, make sure that the
metal tab on the brake-light switch is correctly posi-
tioned (otherwise switch will not work).
•
Integral ABS Fill and bleed front control circuit
(
a 34.20).
•
Adjust blow-by clearance at handlebar fitting for
brake.
•
Fully assemble the fitting.
X Tightening torque:
Hand lever bearing screw............................. 11 Nm
(Tuflok Blue thread-locking compound; screw can
be released and tightened a number of times)
Adjusting blow-by clearance at handlebar fitting
for brake
•
Remove cover from throttle-cable relay.
•
Remove the lower section of the brake lever fit-
ting.
•
Back off adjusting screw (1).
L Note:
Thread is secured with Loctite, if necessary heat
slightly prior to facilitate removal.
•
Remove pivot screw (2) of lever and remove the
lever.
•
Clean and degrease the threads of the adjusting
screw.
•
Coat the threads of the adjusting screw with
Loctite 648 or Loctite 270 and screw it a few
turns into the lever.
•
Apply a light coat of Optimoly MP 3 to the pres-
sure pin of the adjusting screw.
•
Install the lever, making sure that the metal tab
on the microswitch is correctly positioned.
•
Tighten the adjusting screw until the lever has
zero play.
•
Tighten the adjusting screw another full turn.
•
Apply sealing lacquer to the adjusting screw.
•
Fully assemble the fitting.
X Tightening torque:
Hand lever screw bearing (2) ....................... 11 Nm
(Tuflok Blue thread-locking compound; screw can
be released and tightened a number of times)
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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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