BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

33.16
33 12 Checking and adjusting backlash
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Secure measuring device, BMW No. 33 2 600,
with dial gauge to crown wheel and secure to
housing with the knurled screw.
•
Secure measuring arm, BMWNo.332603,
centrally to crown wheel.
•
Using the balls of your hands, press the crown
wheel into the housing and turn it to and fro to
check tooth backlash.
L Note:
Check tooth backlash at three points 120 degrees
apart; turn the bevel pinion with the crown wheel.
•
Compensate for excessive backlash by inserting
a thinner shim washer, and for insufficient back-
lash by inserting a thicker shim washer (1).
L Note:
Install spacer with bevel on inside diameter toward
crown wheel.
Backlash:
(Oil-free adjustment)
....................... 0.07...0.16 mm (0.0028...0.0063 in)
Preliminary tooth backlash
........................... 0.1...0.5 mm (0.0039...0.0197 in)
33 2 603
R21330130
33 2 600
90°
S3300120
S3300100
1

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)