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BMW Motorrad Maintenance schedule R 1100 S EVO / R 1150 R / R 1150 RT Customer Registration No. Order No. Mechanic’s signature Read the fault code memory with the BMW MoDiTeC [Integral ABS] perform bleed test with BMW MoDiTeC Change oil while at regular operating temperature and replace the oil filter element If the motorcycle is ridden only for short distances or outside temperatures are below 0 °C: at the...
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BMW Motorrad Pre-delivery check R 1100 S EVO / R 1150 R / R 1150 RT Customer Registration No. Pre-delivery check Order No. Mechanic’s signature Check the shipping crate for damage Motorcycle: – unpack – install remaining items – inspect for damage –...
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BMW Motorrad Service data R 1150 R Item Desired value Unit of measure- ment/specification Oil capacities Engine (with filter) 3.75 (6.6) litres (Imp. pints) (without filter) 3.50 (6.15) litres (Imp. pints) [SI 11 048 90] Engine oil grade: brand-name HD oil for four-stroke spark-ignition engines, API classes SE, SF , SG;...
Tightening torque Model R 1150 R Connection 11 Engine Cylinder head Tightening sequence: 1 Tighten cylinder head nuts (oiled) in go- nally opposite sequence 1.1 Tighten all nuts to closing torque 1.2 Tighten all nuts to correct angle ° 1.3 Tighten all nuts to correct angle °...
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Model R 1150 R Connection 11 Engine Oil filter Oil filter Oil drain plug Oil pump Mesh filter basket to engine block Oil pump cover Pressure relief valve Oil pressure switch Oil cooler Cooling oil line to engine block Cooling oil line - banjo screw with oil vent...
Model R 1150 R Connection 12 Engine electrics Starter motor to engine Starter cover to gearbox housing Positive lead to starter motor Alternator to alternator support cover Tensioning and retaining link to alternator Spacer to alternator Positive lead to alternator...
Model R 1150 R Connection 18 Exhaust system Manifold to cylinder head Clamp for manifold (apply Optimoly TA to clamp seat) Front silencer to manifold (apply Optimoly TA to clamp seat) Silencer to main stand lugs Silencer to rear frame at top...
Model R 1150 R Connection 23 Transmission Oil drain plug Oil filler plug Gearbox to engine block Shift lever to footrest plate Selector lever to selector shaft Housing cover to housing Frame tube to gearbox 1. to gearbox and left footrest plate (clean thread + Loctite 243) 2.
Model R 1150 R Connection 32 Steering Handlebars to fork bridge, tightening se- quence: 1. Front fastener (as viewed in forward direction of travel) until seated 2. Rear fastener (as viewed in forward direction of travel) Handlebar weight to handlebars Pivot screw, handlebar lever (Tuflok Blue thread-locking compound;...
Model R 1150 R Connection 33 Rear wheel drive Reaction link to rear wheel drive / gearbox (load approx. 85 kg (187 lbs) onto motorcycle and tighten loose reaction link) Spring strut to rear frame Spring strut to rear swinging arm...
Model R 1150 R Connection 36 Wheels and tyres Quick-release axle clamp screws Quick-release axle threaded fastener Rear wheel to rear wheel drive Hand-tighten wheel studs and tighten in diagonally opposite sequence [Integral ABS] Note spacer Model R 1150 R...
Model R 1150 R Connection 46 Frame Front and rear sections of front mudguard to slider tube (Tuflok Blue thread-locking compound; screw can be released and tightened a number of times alternatively: clean thread + Loctite 243) Headlight bracket to fork bridge...
83 19 9 407 855 500 ml spray housings Crack testing agent for aluminium Developer MR 70 81 22 9 407 495 500 ml spray housings Installation aids BMW cooling spray Cooling spray 83 19 9 407 762 300 ml spray 00.12...
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Checking headlight beam angle, adjusting if necessary ........19 Checking tightness of rear wheel studs ................19 Checking tyre pressures ......................19 [Integral ABS] Performing bleed test with BMW MoDiTeC ........20 Final inspection and function check ................20 Final cleaning ..........................20 Handing over the motorcycle ....................21...
Optional seat cover, if applicable Check for faults. • • Force off cross-struts with a suitable lever. “Express handling service” to: BMW Motorrad UX-VS-1 Important: Fax number +49 (0)89-382-33220 • Do not knock the cross-struts out or the motorcycle Rectify the fault.
M IN R28000020 Filling and charging the battery Filling and charging the battery 61 21 61 21 Removing the fuel tank 16 11 533 Warning: • Remove front/rear seat. Battery acid is highly caustic. • Lever off the right-hand and left-hand front trim Protect your eyes, face, hands, clothing and the sections from the tank.
Disconnecting the battery deletes all entries (e.g. faults, settings) stored in the Motronic control unit’s memory. Loss of settings can temporarily impair the operat- ing characteristics when the engine is restarted. Tightening torque: Fuel tank to frame ........22 Nm BMW recommends Castrol 00.18...
• BMW MoDiTeC: Clean the motorcycle. • Remove front/rear seat. • Connect the BMW MoDiTeC to the diagnostic connector. Note: Do not use a steam or high-pressure water jet. The high steam or water pressure could damage seals, Warning: the hydraulic system or electrical components.
– controls – instruments and indicator lights – optional equipment and accessories fitted – features of BMW Integral ABS: brake servo, residual braking function, pump noises, self-diagnosis with pull-away test. • The user must be given the following information: –...
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Key to maintenance intervals ....................27 Reading the BMW MoDiTeC fault code memory ............27 (Inspections I, II, III and IV) [Integral ABS] Performing bleed test with BMW MoDiTeC ........27 (Inspections I, II, III and IV) Changing engine oil, replacing oil filter element ............28...
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Contents Page Checking brake system for correct operation and freedom from leaks; repairing/replacing if necessary ..................35 (Inspection III) Checking brake pads and discs for wear/replacing ..........35 (Inspections II and III) Checking front brake pad wear ....................35 Checking rear brake pad wear ....................36 Checking brake disc wear ......................36...
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Contents Page Checking rear wheel bearing play by tilting wheel ..........55 (Inspection III) Checking swinging arm bearings, adjusting if necessary ........55 (Inspections I and III) Greasing the side stand pivot ....................55 (Inspections I, II and III) Checking function of side stand contact switch ............55 (Inspections I, II, III and IV) Checking/replacing spark plugs...
BMW Service every 10,000 km • (approximately 6,000 miles) Remove front/rear seat. • – BMW Inspection every 20,000 km Connect the BMW MoDiTeC to the diagnostic (approximately 12,000 miles) connector. • – BMW Annual Service Read all fault code memories.
Remove oil drain plug and drain off oil. • Refit the oil drain plug with a new sealing ring. • Use the oil filter wrench, BMW No. 11 4 650, to remove the oil filter. • Coat the sealing ring on the new oil filter element with oil and install filter.
Changing the transmission Changing the oil in the rear 00 11 229 00 11 229 wheel drive (Inspections III and IV) (Inspections I, III and IV) or at least every 2 years Every 40,000 km (24,000 miles) or at the latest every 2 years •...
R28160021 Replacing fuel filter 16 12 008 (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) • Remove front/rear seat. • Lever off the right-hand and left-hand front trim sections from the tank.
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Note correct direction of flow through fuel filter. Note: Make sure that breather lines are correctly routed. • Tighten one-time hose clips with pliers, BMW No. 13 1 500. Note: Pay attention to washers (3). Important: Make sure that O-ring (2) is in perfect condition.
M IN R28000020 Checking battery fluid level Replacing intake air filter 61 20 029 13 72 000 and topping up if necessary; clean- element ing and greasing the battery termi- (Inspection III) nals In very dirty and dusty operating conditions, replace every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or even (Inspections III and IV) more frequently if necessary...
Replacing poly-V belt 12 31 240 (Inspection III) every 60,000 km (36,000 miles) • Remove left-hand oil cooler trim. RS110490 • Remove front cover. • Slacken alternator mounting screws and nuts (1,3,4) and install a new poly-V belt if necessary. RS110480 Poly-V belt adjustment procedure: Poly-V belt installation procedure:...
[Without Integral ABS] Checking • Turn the handlebars to the left. brake fluid level (Inspections II and III) Note: The volume of the brake fluid (MIN/MAX) is sufficient for lining thicknesses from new to the wear limit. It is not normally necessary to top up the fluid to ac- commodate lining wear.
[Integral ABS] Checking brake fluid Checking brake system for correct level operation and freedom from leaks; repairing/replacing if necessary (Inspections II and III) (Inspection III) Note: • The brake fluid level in the sight glass/brake fluid Check brake system for leaks. level remains constant despite wear of the brake Checking brake pads and discs for pads.
Checking rear brake pad wear Checking brake disc wear R28000130 R28000140 • • Make sure that the brake disc is not visible Examine the brake discs carefully for cracks, through the bore (arrow) in the inner brake pad. damage, distortion, wear and score-marks. •...
• Remove old brake pad and insert new brake pad. Note: Always wait for the BMW Integral ABS to complete its self-diagnosis after the ignition is switched on. Do not operate the brake lever until self-diagnosis is complete.
34 21 200 Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- brake dure. Note: Always wait for the BMW Integral ABS to complete its self-diagnosis after the ignition is switched on. Do not operate the brake lever until self-diagnosis is complete. •...
34 1 531 34 1 532 R28000180 • Use the reset device, BMW No. 34 1 531, and the positioning piece, BMW No. 34 1 532, to press back and position the brake caliper pis- tons on the left and right.
Check that the front wheel is on the ground. • Minimum fluid level Use the reset device, BMW No. 34 1 531, and Brake pads worn the adapter, BMW No. 34 1 536, to press the not less than ....the centre of the sight glass pistons completely back and to position them.
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• Assembly is the reverse of the disassembly pro- cedure. • Check the function of the brake system. • Recheck the brake-fluid level. Minimum fluid level Brake pads worn not less than ..............“MIN” Brake fluid ...........DOT 4 Tightening torque: Rear brake caliper bleed screw ......
Change brake fluid in wheel circuit once a year (Inspection IV) Important: Only use the piston reset device, BMW No. 34 1 531, if the wheel circuit res- Warning: ervoir cover is open. All repair and maintenance work on the BMW Integral ABS should be carried out by special- ly trained personnel.
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Note: Always wait for the BMW Integral ABS to complete its self-diagnosis after the ignition is switched on. Note: Do not operate the brake lever until self-diagnosis is If necessary, use a cable tie to secure the bleed complete.
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The wheel circuit reservoir may not overflow while “MAX” the brake pads/brake calipers are being fitted. • Use adapter 23, BMW No. 34 1 534, in the reset • device, BMW No. 34 1 531/532, on both front If necessary, carefully press back the pistons so brake calipers, and screw on the reset device that the pad just fits in.
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BMW No. 34 2 541. • Connect the 1.5 m (4.9214 ft) silicone hose, 34 1 561 BMW No. 34 1 561, to the right brake caliper bleed screw. • The procedure for bleeding the right brake cali- per is the same as that for the left caliper.
BMW No. 34 1 531, can be used. Important: Only use the piston reset device, BMW No. 34 1 531, if the wheel circuit res- ervoir cover is open. 34 1 536 34 1 531 R28000170 •...
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R28340090 Important: The piston in the base of the wheel circuit reservoir must always be covered by the fluid, as otherwise air can be drawn into the brake system. Bleed the system again if this happens. • Very gently press the footbrake until the pump just starts up.
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(arrow). • “MAX”. Remove the reset device, BMW No. 34 1 531 • Screw the reset device, BMW No. 34 1 531, to with adapter, BMW No. 34 1 536. the adapter, BMW No. 34 1 536. Warning: Important:...
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• Release the brake and switch off the ignition. 34 1 561 • Detach the silicone hose, BMW No. 34 1 561, from the bleed screw and empty it. • Remove the cover, BMW No. 34 2 541. 34 2 541...
Change brake fluid in control circuit every 2 years (Inspection IV) Warning: All repair and maintenance work on the BMW Integral ABS should be carried out by special- ly trained personnel. Maintenance and repair procedures and processes R21000020 should be strictly observed.
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– again, front dosing cylinder (1) in direction of travel........21 Nm using the ring spanner, BMW No. 34 2 532, and in 2. Rear connection in direction of travel ..21 Nm accordance with rules for bleeding. Rules for bleeding: 1.
(3) and, – again, front dosing cylinder (1) using the ring spanner, BMW No. 34 2 532, and in accordance with the rules for bleeding. Rules for bleeding: 1. Press the brake lever slowly until the brake light switch clicks (snifter hole closed).
Important: Once all the work has been completed, perform a R28000040 bleed test using the BMW MoDiTeC. • Performing a bleed test with BMW MoDiTeC. Required level with a new clutch liner: 00.27) ........... Half way up sight glass •...
Changing the clutch fluid • 21 52 005 Screw the bleed screw all the way into the filler adapter (valve in filler adapter closed). (Inspection IV) at least every 2 years Important: While bleeding the system, do not allow the brake Note: fluid level to drop below the bottom edge of the ring The description applies to a brake system filling and...
(Inspections I, II and III) 12 3 520 R21000190 • Pull off spark the plug caps using the special puller, BMW No. 12 3 520. • Remove the spark plugs using the spark plug wrench, BMW No. 12 3 510. Important: Do not bend electrodes, there is a risk of breaking them.
Oil temperature:....at least 90 °C (130 °F) Play of throttle cable: ..approx. 2 mm (0.0787 in) • Connect the BMW Synchro hose to the vacuum adapter and connect the cables to BMW MoDiTeC. •...
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• • Adjust the right throttle valve in the same way. Push the rubber cap into position over the ad- justing screw. • Move the handlebars all the way from left to right Note: and check the settings. Make sure that engine If play is zero, the throttle butterflies may chatter.
Final inspection with road safety and functional check (Inspections I, II, III and IV) Road safety check • Check wheels and tyres. • Check/correct tyre pressures. • Wait at least 10 minutes after the trial run/road test before checking/correcting engine oil level. Tyre pressures: Solo ........front 2.2 bar (31.3 bar) ..........
Minimum lining thickness, rear mm (in) 1,0 (0.0393) If the brake disc is visible through the bore in the wheel-side brake pad, the brake lining is worn to its minimum permissible thickness. [ABS] Braking system BMW Integral ABS, partially integrated 34.3...
Removing and refitting front • 34 11 Fill and bleed the brake system. • brake caliper [Integral ABS] Bleeding/filling the front wheel circuit ( 34.21). Important: Tightening torque: Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with Brake caliper to fork slider ......30 Nm painted motorcycle parts as brake fluid destroys Brake hose to brake caliper ......
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• Close the bleed screw. Tightening torque: • Use the spacer, BMW No. 34 1 520, to secure Bleed screw to brake caliper ......9 Nm the two opposite brake pistons. • Place a cloth between the other pair of pistons.
S340010 Removing and refitting rear 34 21 brake caliper Tightening torque: Brake caliper to rear wheel drive ....40 Nm Brake hose to brake caliper ......18 Nm Important: Bleed screw to brake caliper ......7 Nm Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with painted motorcycle parts as brake fluid destroys paint.
R21340010 Disassembling and assembling Assembling rear brake caliper 34 21 rear brake caliper • Coat the new sealing rings with brake fluid and insert them into the left and right brake caliper Dismantling rear brake caliper bores. • Coat both brake caliper pistons with brake fluid •...
Removing and refitting front 34 11 brake discs Important: Note direction of installation for the brake disc (let- • Remove the brake caliper. tering to the outside). • Remove front wheel. Tightening torque: Brake disc to front wheel (Clean thread + Loctite 2701) ....... 21 Nm Removing and refitting rear 34 21 brake disc...
R28340040 [Integral ABS] Removing 34 52 044 and refitting front ABS sensor • Remove fuel tank ( 16.5). • Separate plug connector (1) in sensor line. • Remove the left brake caliper. • Remove the sensor (2). • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure.
R28340050 [Integral ABS] Removing 34 52 111 and refitting rear ABS sensor • Remove front/rear seat. • Separate plug connector (1) in sensor line. • Before removing/refitting, clean the sensor and bore. • Remove the sensor (2). • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure.
• is activated. Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure. • Tighten one-time hose clip (5) with pliers, BMW No. 13 1 500. • Tightening torque: Fill and bleed the brake system. • Brake pedal to footrest plate [Integral ABS] Bleed/fill the rear control circuit (Clean thread + Loctite 2701) .......
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Checking and adjusting piston rod Removing and refitting brake piston play in handlebar fitting ( 32.7) R21340040 • Set the adjusting screw of the footbrake lever to distance A. Distance A:... 14 +/- 0.5 mm (0.5512 +/- 0.1969 in) (Top edge of footbrake lever to top edge of adjusting screw.) •...
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with Warning: painted motorcycle parts as brake fluid destroys All repair and maintenance work on the paint. BMW Integral ABS should be carried out by special- • ly trained personnel. Drain the brake system ( 34.15).
34.18). • Once all the work on the brake system has been completed, read the fault code memory and per- form a bleed test using BMW MoDiTeC 34.24). Note: Disconnecting the battery deletes all entries (e.g. faults, settings) stored in the Motronic control unit’s memory.
All repair and maintenance work on the Only use the piston reset BMW Integral ABS should be carried out by special- device, BMW No. 34 1 531, if the wheel circuit res- ly trained personnel. ervoir cover is open. Maintenance and repair procedures and processes should be strictly observed.
Draw off the old brake fluid from the wheel circuit reservoir. • Remove rear brake pads. Important: Only use the piston reset device, BMW No. 34 1 531, if the wheel circuit res- ervoir cover is open. 34 1 536 34 1 531 R28000170 •...
Draw off old brake fluid and clean the reservoir. R28340110 • Draw off the brake fluid in accordance with the sequence, using the ring spanner, BMW No. 34 2 532. – Rear dosing cylinder (4), – rear integral circuit (5) and –...
All repair and maintenance work on the into the brake system. BMW Integral ABS should be carried out by special- ly trained personnel. Maintenance and repair procedures and processes should be strictly observed.
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(3) and – again, front dosing cylinder (1) using the ring spanner, BMW No. 34 2 532, and in accordance with the rules for bleeding. Rules for bleeding: 1. Pull the brake lever slowly until the brake light switch clicks (snifter hole closed).
– front control circuit (3) and, – again, rear dosing cylinder (1) using the ring spanner, BMW No. 34 2 532, and in accordance with the rules for bleeding. R28000050 Rules for bleeding: 1. Press the brake lever slowly until the brake light •...
“MAX” Remove the reset device, BMW No. 34 1 531/ • Use adapter 23, BMW No. 34 1 534, in the reset 532, with adapter, BMW No. 34 1 534. device, BMW No. 34 1 531/532, on both front brake calipers , and screw on the reset device until the adapter is secure.
R28000170 can be drawn into the brake system. • • Use the adapter, BMW No. 34 1 536, instead of Gently press the footbrake until the pump just the external brake pad. starts up. •...
• Top up fluid in rear wheel circuit reservoir to Install front/rear seat. “MAX”. • Screw the reset device, BMW No. 34 1 531, to Brake fluid ...........DOT 4 the adapter, BMW No. 34 1 536. Tightening torque: Important: Rear brake caliper bleed screw ...... 7 Nm The piston in the base of the wheel circuit reservoir Brake caliper to rear wheel drive ....
R28340121 [Integral ABS] 34 51 Removing/installing wheel circuit reservoir bleed lines • Remove the cover of the wheel circuit reservoir with bleed lines. • Install in reverse order, ensuring that: • the bleed lines are not kinked, • bleed lines which have been shortened and bleed line ends are cut on the diagonal.
Removing/installing brake lines 34 52 Important: Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with painted motorcycle parts as brake fluid destroys paint. • Drain the brake system. • Remove brake lines. • Installation is the reverse of the removal proce- dure.
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(Quad rings) between the brake lines and the pressure modulator. • Carefully remove the quad rings (3) using the dis- mantling tool, BMW No. 34 2 561. • Install the quad rings with brake lines. • Check that the quad rings are correctly seated.
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