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BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

BMW R 1150 RT
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00.55
Checking tightness of rear wheel
studs
(Inspection I)
•
Tighten the rear wheel studs with a torque
wrench.
X Tightening torque:
Securing screws for rear wheel .................. 105 Nm
Checking rear wheel bearing play by
tilting wheel
(Inspection III)
•
Tilt the rear wheel to and fro across its axle.
– If play is detected, fit new shims to rear wheel
drive or replace bearings (a 33.5).
Checking swinging arm bearings,
adjusting if necessary
(Inspections I and III)
•
Grip rear tyre and try to move it sideways, brac-
ing against the frame.
– If play is perceptible, remove fixed-bearing stud
and floating-bearing stud of the bearing in ques-
tion, clean the threads and reinstall (
a 33.20).
Checking function of side stand
contact switch
(Inspections I, II, III and IV)
•
Place the motorcycle on its centre stand.
•
Retract the side stand, if extended.
•
Disengage the clutch and select a gear.
•
Start the engine, without releasing the clutch le-
ver.
•
Extend the side stand.
L Note:
The side-stand switch is in correct working order if
the engine stops when the side stand is extended.
Greasing the side stand pivot
(Inspections I, II and III)
•
Check freedom of movement of side stand and
grease if necessary.
•
Grease pivot point (arrow).
Lubricant:
................................................... Shell Retinax EP2
R22000310

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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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