BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

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Contents Page
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Maintenance interval codes .................................................................................................31
Reading the BMW MoDiTeC fault code memory .......................................................31
(Inspections I, II, III and IV) .................................................................................................................31
Integral ABS: Performing bleed test with BMW MoDiTeC ....................................31
(Inspections I, II, III and IV) .................................................................................................................31
Changing engine oil, replacing oil filter element ......................................................32
(Inspections I, II, III and IV) .................................................................................................................32
Changing oil in gearbox ..........................................................................................................33
(Inspections III and IV) .......................................................................................................................33
or at the latest every 2 years ..............................................................................................................33
Changing the oil in the rear wheel drive ........................................................................33
(Inspections I, III and IV) ....................................................................................................................33
every 40,000 km (24,000 miles) or at the latest every 2 years ............................................................33
Replacing fuel filter ...................................................................................................................34
(Inspection III) ....................................................................................................................................34
In normal operating conditions every 40,000 km (24,000 miles); if fuel quality is poor
every 20,000 km (12,000 miles) .........................................................................................................34
Checking battery fluid level and topping up if necessary;
cleaning and greasing the battery posts
.......................................................................36
(Inspections III and IV) .......................................................................................................................36
Replacing intake air filter element ....................................................................................37
(Inspection III) ....................................................................................................................................37
in very dirty and dusty operating conditions, replace every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or even
more frequently if necessary ..............................................................................................................37
Checking brake fluid level .....................................................................................................38
(Inspections II and III) .........................................................................................................................38
Front brake .......................................................................................................................................38
Rear brake ........................................................................................................................................38
Checking brake system for correct operation and freedom from leaks;
repairing/replacing if necessary ........................................................................................38
(Inspection III) ....................................................................................................................................38
Checking brake pads and discs for wear/replacing ...............................................39
(Inspections II and III) .........................................................................................................................39
Checking brake pads for wear ................................................................................................39
Brake pads, front brake .....................................................................................................................39
Brake pads, rear brake ......................................................................................................................39
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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)