BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

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33 17 350 Removing and installing rear
swinging arm
33 17 Removing rear swinging arm.
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Remove side panels (a 46.8).
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Remove final-drive unit.
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Remove rear spring strut.
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Remove the footrest plates.
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Remove holder for brake hose on the swinging
arm.
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Swinging-arm bearing studs are secured with
Loctite: heat to max. 120 °C (248 °F) to release.
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Loosen floating bearing stud bolt (1).
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Loosen fixed bearing stud bolt (2).
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Remove floating bearing/fixed bearing stud
bolts.
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Remove swinging arm with gaiter.
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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)