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BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

BMW R 1150 RT
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33.5
33 10 Removing, disassembling, reas-
sembling and installing rear wheel
drive
33 10 Removing rear wheel drive
If necessary, drain the oil from the rear wheel
drive.
d Warning:
Integral ABS When removing and installing the
brake calipers, force back the pistons carefully to
ensure that the wheel-circuit reservoir does not
overflow.
If fluid escapes, proceed in accordance with In-
structions for filling reservoir (a 00.44).
Remove the brake caliper and secure it to the
rear frame with a cable strap.
Integral ABS Remove sensor (1).
Remove rear wheel.
Loosen reaction link (2) at the rear wheel drive.
Remove retainer (3).
Push the flexible gaiter to the rear.
Swinging-arm bearing studs are secured with
Loctite: heat to max. 120 °C (248 °F) to release.
Loosen floating bearing stud bolt (4).
Loosen fixed bearing stud bolt (5).
Remove fastener securing reaction link (2) to rear
wheel drive.
Remove floating bearing/fixed bearing stud
bolts.
L Note:
Do not damage the inner races of the needle roller
bearings; remove separately if necessary.
Remove rear wheel drive from universal shaft.
L Note:
Do not lay oil-filled rear wheel drive on its side before
installing, or else oil will escape when the motorcy-
cle is ridden (suction effect).
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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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