BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

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61 11 Wiring-harness routing, frame
e Attention:
Use (yellow) galvanized screws for the ground
(earth) connection to the engine.
Screws with unsuitable corrosion proofing can
cause the electrical resistance to rise as high as
80
Ω. Run wiring harness without kinking and avoid
risk of abrasion.
Note the number and position of the cable straps.
•
Apply a thin coating of contact grease,
e.g. CENTOPLEX 3 CU to the central earth
(ground) point, which must be cleaned to bright
metal first.
L Note:
When removing the wiring harness, take out the
central electrical equipment box at the same time.
When installing, install the central electrical equip-
ment box first.
X Tightening torque:
Ground terminal to engine block .................... 9 Nm

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)