BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

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11 12 232 Disassembling, checking,
repairing and reassembling cylinder
head
11 34 Removing and installing valves
e Attention:
Do not scratch sealing face on cylinder head. Place
the head on a clean, non-scratching surface.
•
Mount valve spring compressor,
BMW No. 11 5 690, onto cylinder head.
•
Compress the valve springs.
•
Gently tap valve head to release collets from
spring retainer.
•
Remove valve collets.
•
Relieve tension on valve springs.
•
Remove top and bottom spring retainers, valve
springs and valves.
11 34 Removing valve stem seals
L Note:
The valve stem seal must always be replaced when-
ever a valve is removed.
•
Pull off valve stem seal with pliers,
BMW No. 11 1 250.
RS110130
11 5 690
11 1 250

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)