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BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

BMW R 1150 RT
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00.61
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Use the adjusting screw (arrow) to adjust play of
the choke cable to zero.
•
Push the rubber cap into position over the ad-
justing screw.
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Move the handlebars all the way from left to right
and check the settings. Make sure that engine
speed does not vary when the handlebars are
moved in this way.
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Repeatedly open the throttle gradually and in-
crease engine speed from idle to approximately
n = 2,500 rpm to check throttle-valve synchroni-
sation. (Readings shown by Synchro tester must
increase and decrease together). If necessary,
correct by turning the adjusting screws of the
throttle-valve Bowden cable.
L Note:
Make sure that when the throttle grip is released
both throttle valves return to their fully closed posi-
tions.
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Tighten the locknuts and recheck carburettor
balance.
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Seal off the vacuum bores.
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Assembly is the reverse of the disassembly
procedure.
Final inspection with road safety
and functional check
(Inspections I, II, III and IV)
Road safety check
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Check wheels and tyres.
•
Check/correct tyre pressures.
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Wait at least 10 minutes after heating the engine
to operating temperature in the trial run/road test
before checking/correcting engine oil level.
Tyre pressures:
one-up ................................. front 2.2 bar (31.9 psi)
........................................... rear 2.5 bar (36.26 psi)
two-up ............................... front 2.5 bar (36.26 psi)
........................................... rear 2.9 bar (42.06 psi)
two-up + luggage............... front 2.5 bar (36.26 psi)
........................................... rear 2.9 bar (42.06 psi)
Roadworthiness check
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Lights
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Telltale/warning lights
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Horn
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Instruments
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Special equipment
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Clutch
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Gear shift
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Steering
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Footbrake and handbrake, Integral ABS
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If necessary, take the motorcycle for a test ride.
R22000330

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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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