BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

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Filling and charging the battery
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Remove seat.
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Remove left side fairing panel.
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Remove the air filter cover.
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Remove air intake pipe.
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Disengage the rubber strap holding the battery.
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Disconnect the battery breather hose.
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Pull the battery to the left to remove.
d Warning:
Battery acid is highly caustic.
It must not contact the eyes, face hands, clothing or
the motorcycle’s paintwork.
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Fill all the cells with pure battery acid of
density 1.28 to the upper mark.
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Allow the battery to stand for approximately
30 minutes.
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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)