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Motorcycle BMW R1150RT. Manual - part 1

 

 

BMW Motorrad
Maintenance schedule
R 1150 RT

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Use BMW MoDiTeC to read stored error codes from fault memory

[Integral ABS] Performing bleed test with BMW MoDiTeC

Change engine oil, warmed to normal operating temperature, replace oil filter

when used exclusively in short-distance operation, or at outside temperatures below 0°C (32 °F), or no later than every 
3 months, or every 3,000 km/1,800 miles

*)

Change oil in gearbox, with oil warmed to normal operating temperature

at least every 2 years

*)

Change final-drive lubricant, warmed to normal operating temperature

every 40,000 km/25,000 miles, or no later than every 2 years

*)

Replace fuel filter

*)

Standard replacement interval is 40,000 km/25,000 miles, with substandard fuel quality every 20,000 km/12,000 miles

Check battery electrolyte level, top up with distilled water as necessary
Battery terminals, clean and grease as necessary

Replace intake air filter element

Replace air filter every 10,000 km/6,000 miles when vehicle is exposed to high levels of dirt and dust, 
or more frequently as indicated

*)

Check front/rear circuit brake fluid

Check operation of brake system, inspect for leaks; repair/replace as indicated

*)

Check brake pads and discs for wear, replace as required

*)

[Integral ABS] Change wheel-circuit brake fluid at least once a year

[Integral ABS] Change control circuit brake fluid at least every 2 years 

*)

[Integral ABS] Perform bleed test with BMW MoDiTeC

Check clutch operating fluid level

Change clutch hydraulic circuit fluid

*)

at least every 2 years

Check rear lug bolts to ensure they are tight

Check rear wheel bearing play by tilting wheel

Check swing arm bearings (no play), adjust as required

*)

Check operation of side stand switch

Grease the side stand pivot

Retention poly-V-belt

Re-adjust new poly-V-belt one time at 10,000 km/6,000 miles

Replace poly-V-belt

*)

Replace poly-V-belt every 60,000 km/35,000 miles

Inspect spark plugs

Replace spark plugs

Retorque cylinder heads

Check valve clearance and adjust as necessary

Check throttle cable for ease of motion, inspect for abrasion and bends, replace as indicated

*)

Check cable free travel
Check synchronisation, adjust as necessary

Final inspection with operation assessment and road safety check:

Condition of wheels and tyres, tire inflation pressure

Clutch, shift mechanism, hand and foot brakes, steering

Lighting and signal indicators, warning and indicator lamps, instruments

Optional equipment

Conduct road test as required

*)

 Write up on separate invoice;

Not part of standard service procedure

UX-VS-2, 07.2001

BMW recommends Castrol

BMW Motorrad
Pre-delivery check
R 1150 RT

Customer

Licence No.

Job Order No.

Mechanic’s signature

BMW 
Pre-delivery check

Check the shipping pallet for damage

Unpack the motorcycle

Inspect motorcycle for damage

Check to ensure that consignment is complete:

Vehicle keys

Onboard tool kit and literature

All optional extras

Installing remaining items on motorcycle

Fill and charge battery (record charging date)

[Integral ABS] Perform bleed test with BMW MoDiTeC

Check engine oil when cold, correct as required

Check tyre pressures

Check tightness of rear lug bolts (note torque specification!)

Fill with fuel

Check headlight beam angle, adjusting if necessary

Final inspection and function check

Clutch, shift mechanism

Handbrake and foot brake

Lighting and signal indicators, warning and indicator lamps, instruments

Check operation of standard and optional equipment

Road test as indicated

Confirm pre-delivery check in “Service and Technical Booklet“

Final cleaning

Vehicle delivered on:

UX-VS-2, 07.2001

BMW recommends Castrol

BMW Motorrad
Service data
R 1150 RT

Item

Desired value

Units / Specifications

Oil capacities

Engine (with filter)

3.75 (6.6)

litres (Imp. pints)

[SI 11 048 90]

Engine (without filter)

3.5 (6.15)

litres (Imp. pints)

[SI 11 048 90]

Transmission Initial filling

approx. 1.0 (1.76)

up to lower edge 

of filler hole

litres (Imp. pints)

Brand-name hypoid gear oil, SAE 

class GL 5 SAE 90

Transmission oil change

approx. 0.8 (1.41)

up to lower edge 

of filler hole

litres (Imp. pints)

Brand-name hypoid gear oil, SAE 

class GL 5 SAE 90

Rear wheel drive Initial filling/oil change

approx. 0.25 (0.44)

up to lower edge 

of filler hole

litres (Imp. pints)

Brand-name hypoid gear oil, SAE 

class GL 5 SAE 90

Valve clearances

measured cold (max. 35 °C/95 °F)

Inlet

0.15 (0.006) 

mm (in)

Exhaust

0.30 (0.012)

mm (in)

Ignition timing

adjust at TDC

static setting

Spark plugs

BKR 7 EKC

NGK

Electrode gap

0.8 (0.0315)

mm (in)

Wear limit

1.0 (0.039)

mm (in)

Idle speed

1,100 

±50

rpm

Throttle cable setting

for cold-start (increased idle) speed

no play

for throttle (twistgrip) cable

play approx. 0.5 (0.02)

mm (in)

for divider cable

no play

Brakes

Brake fluid

DOT 4

Colour of identification mark on brake calipers/brake pads, front

white

Minimum front pad thickness

1.0 (0.039)

mm (in)

Minimum rear pad thickness

1.0 (0.039) (wear mark)

mm (in)

Minimum front disc thickness

4.5 (0.177)

mm (in)

Minimum rear disc thickness

4.5 (0.177)

mm (in)

Tyre pressures

depending on load

front

2.2 - 2.5 (31.9 – 36.26)

bar (psi)

rear

2.5 - 2.9 (36.26 – 42.06)

bar (psi)

Tightening torques

Oil filter

11

Nm

Engine oil drain plug

32

Nm

Gearbox oil filler plug

30

Nm

Gearbox oil drain plug

30

Nm

Rear wheel drive oil filler/drain plug

23

Nm

Fuel tank to rear frame

22

Nm

Fuel pump assembly to tank

5

Nm

Poly-V belt preload

8

Nm

Alternator to cover mount

20

Nm

Brake caliper fasteners, front

30

Nm

Brake caliper fasteners, rear

40

Nm

Rear wheel studs

105

Nm

Tightening cylinder heads

Nut

unscrew / 20

180

Nm

° tightening angle

M 10 screw

unscrew / 40

Nm

Locknut, valve adjusting screw

8

Nm

Cylinder head cover

8

Nm

Spark plugs

25

Nm 

UX-VS-2, 07.2001

BMW recommends Castrol

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Tightening torques

Model

R 1150 RT

Connection

11 Engine

Cylinder head

Tightening sequence:

1 Tighten cylinder head nuts (oiled) in di-

agonally opposite sequence

1.1 Tighten all nuts to closing torque

Nm

20

1.2 Tighten all nuts an additional

°

90

1.3 Tighten all nuts an additional

°

90

2 M 10 screw

Nm

40

3 M 6  screw

Nm

9

After 1,000 km (600 miles), tighten cylinder 
head nuts in diagonally opposite se-
quence:

1 Slacken one nut

2 Tighten nut to initial torque

Nm

20

3 Tighten nut an additional

°

180

4 Slacken and retighten M 10 screw

Nm

40

Timing gear carrier to cylinder head

Nm

9

Bearing cap on rocker shaft

Nm

18

Locknut, valve adjusting screw

Nm

8

Cylinder head cover to cylinder head

Nm

8

Camshaft end cover to cylinder head

Nm

9

Air intake connection to cylinder head

Nm

9

Camshaft

Chain sprocket to camshaft

Nm

65

Camshaft bearing cap

Nm

15

Alternator mount cover

M 6  screw

Nm

9

M 8  screw

Nm

20

Auxiliary shaft

Chain sprocket to crankshaft

Nm

10

Sprocket to auxiliary shaft

Nm

70

Chain tensioner housing to engine block

Nm

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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