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BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

BMW R 1150 RT
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34.14
Checking and adjusting setting of rear
brake light switch
Checking setting of brake light switch, rear
•
Switch on the ignition.
L Note:
After switching on the ignition, always wait for the
BMW Integral ABS to complete its self-diagnosis.
Do not operate the brake lever until self-diagnosis
has completed.
•
Depress the footbrake lever (brake light comes
on and pump starts up).
•
Insert feeler gauge at right angles to direction of
travel between the brake-light switch lever (3)
and the stop on the footrest plate (arrow).
•
Slowly release the footbrake lever and check the
point at which the switch trips.
Brake light switch must switch off
Feeler gauge thickness: ........ 0.90 mm (0.0354 in)
Brake light switch must remain on
Feeler gauge thickness: ........ 1.60 mm (0.0629 in)
•
Switch off the ignition.
Adjusting brake light switch, rear
•
Depress the footbrake lever and secure it in this
position.
•
Slacken screw (4).
•
Turn the brake light switch until the switch trips
at distance (B).
•
Hold the brake light switch and tighten the
screw.
•
Recheck the setting.
Distance B:.......... 1 + 0.5 mm (0.0393 + 0.1968 in)
(clearance at switching point between brake-light
switch lever and footrest plate).
Removing and installing piston in
brake-lever fitting
a See the section on the steering system
(
a 32.11).
R22340020
B
3
R22340030
4
R22340020
B

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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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