Motorcycle BMW R1150RT. Manual - part 9

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Changing engine oil, replac-

ing oil filter element

(Inspections I, II, III and IV)

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 Note:

If the motorcycle is ridden only for short distances or 
outside temperatures are below 0 °C (32 °F) change 
the oil and replace the oil filter element every 3 
months, or not later than every 
3,000 km (1,800 miles).

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Change the oil at operating temperature.

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Remove screw plug.

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Remove oil drain plug and drain off oil.

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Use oil filter wrench, BMW No. 11 4 650, to re-
move the oil filter.

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Coat sealing ring on new oil filter element with oil 
and install filter.

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Reinstall the oil drain plug with a new sealing 
ring.

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Refill with oil to correct level.

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Insert and tighten the screw plug.

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 Attention:

Never top up the engine-oil level past the “MAX” 
mark.

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Tightening torque:

Oil filter......................................................... 11 Nm
Oil drain plug................................................ 32 Nm

Engine oil capacities:
with oil filter replacement 

................... 3.75 l (6.60 Imp. pints/3.96 US quarts)

without oil filter replacement 

................... 3.50 l (6.16 Imp. pints/3.69 US quarts)

Quantity of oil between
MIN and MAX marks 

................... 0.50 l (0.88 Imp. pints/0.52 US quarts)

Engine oil grade:
Mineral or synthetic multi-grade oils, API quality 
classes up to SH.

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11 4 650

C000030

BMW recommends Castrol

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Changing oil in gearbox

(Inspections III and IV)
or at the latest every 2 years

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Change the gear oil at operating temperature.

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Remove oil filler plug (1).

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Install oil drain tube, BMW No. 23 4 791, turning 
it back and forth to seat it.

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Remove oil drain plug (2) and allow the oil to 
drain out.

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Reinstall the oil drain plug with a new sealing 
ring.

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Fill with gearbox oil.

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Insert oil filler plug with new seal.

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Tightening torque:

Oil drain plug................................................ 30 Nm
Oil filler plug ................................................. 30 Nm

Quantity:
to bottom edge of filler neck 

........ approx. 0.8 l (1.41 Imp. pints/0.85 US quarts)

Oil grade for gearbox:
Brand name SAE 90 API GL 5 hypoid lubricant or 
Castrol MTX 75W-140 GL 5

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Changing the oil in the rear 

wheel drive

(Inspections I, III and IV)
every 40,000 km (24,000 miles) or at the latest 
every 2 years

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Change the gear oil at operating temperature.

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 Attention:

Do not allow oil to drip onto the rear tyre.

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Remove oil filler plug (1).

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Remove oil drain plug (2) and allow the oil to 
drain out.

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Reinstall the oil drain plug with a new sealing 
ring.

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Fill with gearbox oil.

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Insert oil filler plug with new seal.

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Tightening torque:

Oil drain plug................................................ 23 Nm
Oil filler plug ................................................. 23 Nm

Quantity:
to bottom of thread in oil filler hole

...... approx. 0.25 l (0.44 Imp. pints/0.26 US quarts)

Oil grade for rear wheel drive:
Brand name hypoid-gear lubricant SAE 90 API GL 5

R22000250

1

2

R28000100

1

2

BMW recommends Castrol

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Replacing fuel filter

(Inspection III)
In normal operating conditions every 40,000 km 
(24,000 miles); if fuel quality is poor every 
20,000 km (12,000 miles)

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Remove front and rear seats.

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Remove left and right side sections of fairing.

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Disengage stowage compartment and lift it up to 
remove.

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Use a cable tie to secure the stowage compart-
ment to the motorcycle.

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 Warning:

Fuel is flammable and a hazard to health. Observe 
relevant safety regulations.

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Remove screw securing fuel tank.

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Disconnect breather and overflow hoses.

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Disconnect quick-connect adapters of the fuel 
lines.

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Disconnect the plug of the fuel pump.

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Drain fuel tank.

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 Note:

To avoid damaging the paintwork of the fuel tank, lay 
a cloth between the fork bridge and the fuel tank.

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Pull fuel tank up and to the rear to remove.

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Remove fuel pump unit.

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Disconnect hoses from fuel filter.

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Install new fuel filter.

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 Attention:

Note correct direction of flow through fuel filter.

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Secure non-reusable hose clips with pliers, 
BMW No. 13 1 500.

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 Attention:

Make sure O-ring (arrow) is in perfect condition. Af-
ter installing, check fuel pump unit for leaks.

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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.

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 Note:

Make sure that breather lines are correctly routed.

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Tightening torque:

Fuel pump unit to fuel tank ............................. 5 Nm
Fuel tank to rear frame ................................. 22 Nm

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