BMW R 850/1100 R User Manual

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Contents Page
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Technical Data ............................................................................................................................... 3
Removing and installing coil and ignition lead ............................................................7
Checking ignition coil resistance .............................................................................................7
Removing and installing alternator ....................................................................................8
Adjusting procedure for Poly-V belt: ....................................................................................................9
Dismantling/reassembling alternator ..............................................................................10
Checking alternator ......................................................................................................................11
Checking armature for short to ground (earth) ................................................................11
Removing and installing starter motor ...........................................................................12
Dismantling/reassembling starter motor ......................................................................13
Renewing carbon brushes ........................................................................................................13
Checking starter motor ..............................................................................................................13
Checking starter relay .................................................................................................................13
Removing and installing magnetic gate ........................................................................14
Timing the ignition ........................................................................................................................15
12 Engine electrics

BMW R 850/1100 R Specifications

General

Displacement	848 cc (R 850 R) / 1085 cc (R 1100 R)
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Front Brakes	Dual 305 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 276 mm disc, two-piston caliper
Seat Height	800 mm
Weight	235 kg (R 1100 R)
Dry Weight	210 kg (R 850 R)