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Motorcycle BMW R1150RT. Manual - part 7

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Checking tyre pressures

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Check/correct tyre pressures.

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)

Checking tightness of rear wheel
studs

Tightening torque:

Securing screws for rear wheel .................. 105 Nm

Checking headlight beam angle,
adjusting if necessary

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Motorcycle on level surface.

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Rider’s weight on motorcycle
(approx. 85 kg/approx. 187 lbs).

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Turn knob (1) counter-clockwise as far as it
will go.

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Check headlight beam throw.

Setting for headlight beam angle adjuster
X= ........-10 cm (-3.94 in) for 10 m (32.8 ft) distance
H= ............................. Height to centre of headlamp

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Turn screw (2) to adjust beam throw, if neces-
sary.

Direction of rotation, left .....................further/higher
Direction of rotation, right.................shorter/deeper

R22000090

R22000100

R22000110

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Final inspection and function check

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Clutch

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Check gear shift action.

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Handbrake and foot brake

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Check lights and signalling equipment:

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Front and rear parking lights

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Instrument lighting

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Low and high headlight beams, headlight flasher

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Fog lamps

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Brake light (operate brake at front and rear)

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Turn signals left/right

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Hazard warning lights

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Horn

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Telltale and warning lights

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Instruments

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Check operation of optional extras.

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If necessary, take the motorcycle for a test ride.

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Confirm pre-delivery check in Service and Tech-
nical Booklet.

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See “Checking motorcycle for damage” if defects
are found.

Final cleaning

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Clean the motorcycle.

Note:

Do not use a steam or high-pressure water jet. The
high steam or water pressure could damage seals,
the hydraulic system or electrical components.

Handing over the motorcycle

This is the ideal opportunity to familiarise the cus-
tomer with the motorcycle in order to ensure the
customer’s satisfaction and safety.

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The following points must be demonstrated and
explained to the customer:

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documentation and stowage space

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toolkit and stowage space

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suspension preload adjustment to suit total
weight

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checking brake fluid/clutch operating fluid

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provision for adjusting handlebars lever positions

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procedure for adjusting seat

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how to adjust the mirrors

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controls

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instruments and telltale lights

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optional equipment and accessories fitted

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features of BMW Integral ABS:
brake servo,
residual braking function,
pump noises,
self-diagnosis with pull-away test.

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The user must be given the following information:

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running-in recommendations and inspection
intervals

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safety check

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features of BMW Integral ABS:
fully integral brake,
brake-fluid levels in the control circuits remain
constant despite brake-pad wear.

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the clutch fluid level rises gradually as the motor-
cycle is ridden (clutch lining wear)

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always check the oil level when the engine is at
operating temperature, because the difference
between the oil level indicated when the engine
is at operating temperature and the oil level indi-
cated when the engine is very cold due to ex-
tremely low outdoor temperatures can be as
much as 10 mm (0.3937 in). After switching off
the engine at operating temperature, wait at least
5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the sump.
Checking the oil level just after the engine has
been run or when it is not properly warm will fal-
sify the reading.

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Contents

Page

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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