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BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

BMW R 1150 RT
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33.19
d Warning:
Integral ABS When removing and installing the
brake caliper, force back the pistons carefully to en-
sure that the wheel-circuit reservoir does not over-
flow.
If fluid escapes, proceed in accordance with In-
structions for filling reservoir (a 00.48).
Install brake caliper.
e Attention:
Do not damage brake pads; keep the brake caliper
parallel to the brake disc when installing.
Integral ABS Install sensor (6).
Load approx. 85 kg (187 lbs) onto motorcycle
and tighten loose reaction link (5).
X Tightening torque:
Fixed bearing stud bolt
(threads cleaned + Loctite 2701)................ 160 Nm
Floating bearing stud bolt
(threads cleaned + Loctite 2701).................... 7 Nm
Locknut...................................................... 160 Nm
Reaction link to rear-wheel drive unit............ 43 Nm
Wheel studs .............................................. 105 Nm
Brake caliper to rear-wheel drive unit ........... 40 Nm
Capacity:
Initial fill/oil change.................. approximately 0.25 l
................................ (0.44 Imp. pint/0.27 US quart)
Oil grade:
Brand-name SAE 90 hypoid gear oil, API GL 5
33 53
Removing and installing spring
strut
L Note:
To remove the spring strut, support the rear axle.
Remove the seat.
Slacken the fasteners of the silencer, if neces-
sary.
Remove rear brake caliper.
Remove rear wheel.
Remove the seat adjuster.
Remove hydraulic spring adjuster.
Remove spring strut.
Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
X Tightening torque:
Spring strut to rear frame ............................. 50 Nm
Spring strut to swinging arm
(clean thread + Loctite 243).......................... 58 Nm
Hydraulic spring preload adjuster
to rear frame section .................................... 22 Nm
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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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