BMW Motorrad R 850 RT Maintenance Instructions Manual

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Page 1 Maintenance Instructions R 850 RT R 1150 RT BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad...
Page 2 Please note Warning: This symbol indicates pre- cautions and measures which are essential in protecting the rider or other persons from severe or fatal injury. Attention: Specific instructions and safety precautions intended to pre- vent damage to the motorcy- cle.Disregarding them may render the warranty invalid.
Page 3 Important: and will gladly advise and assist BMW refuses to accept liability you. for damage or consequential damage due to repairs or Best wishes, service work carried out by other than BMW-authorised BMW Motorrad workshops.
Page 4: Important Safety Information
Important safety information Note, however, that BMW is unable to accept liability for spare parts and accessories which it has not approved. BMW cannot assess every sin- gle product of outside origin in order to decide whether it can be used on or with a BMW vehi- cle without constituting a safety hazard.
Page 5: Maintenance Work
Maintenance work Maintenance work is divided up into Service, Inspection and Annual Inspection. BMW Inspection, 1,000 km BMW Running-in Check after the first 1,000 km. BMW Service After the first 10,000 km and every further 20,000 km (30,000 km…, 50,000 km …, 70,000 km…) BMW Inspection After the first 20,000 km and...
Page 6: Confirmation Of Maintenance Work
Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service Pre-delivery Check 10,000 km Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions manufacturer’s instructions Odometer reading Odometer reading Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature BMW Inspection BMW Inspection 1,000 km 20,000 km Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with...
Page 7 Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service BMW Service 30,000 km 50,000 km Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions manufacturer’s instructions Odometer reading Odometer reading Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature BMW Inspection BMW Inspection 40,000 km 60,000 km Carried out in accordance with...
Page 8 Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service BMW Service 70,000 km 90,000 km Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions manufacturer’s instructions Odometer reading Odometer reading Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature BMW Inspection BMW Inspection 80,000 km 100,000 km Carried out in accordance with...
Page 9 Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service BMW Service 110,000 km 130,000 km Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions manufacturer’s instructions Odometer reading Odometer reading Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature BMW Inspection BMW Inspection 120,000 km 140,000 km Carried out in accordance with...
Page 10 Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service BMW Service 150,000 km 170,000 km Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions manufacturer’s instructions Odometer reading Odometer reading Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature BMW Inspection BMW Inspection 160,000 km 180,000 km Carried out in accordance with...
Page 11 Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service BMW Service 190,000 km 210,000 km Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions manufacturer’s instructions Odometer reading Odometer reading Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature BMW Inspection BMW Inspection 200,000 km 220,000 km Carried out in accordance with...
Page 12 Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Annual BMW Annual Inspection Inspection Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions manufacturer’s instructions Brake fluid changed: Brake fluid changed: Without BMW Integral ABS Without BMW Integral ABS annually annually With BMW Integral ABS With BMW Integral ABS Wheel circuit - annually...
Page 13 Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Annual BMW Annual Inspection Inspection Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions manufacturer’s instructions Brake fluid changed: Brake fluid changed: Without BMW Integral ABS Without BMW Integral ABS annually annually With BMW Integral ABS With BMW Integral ABS Wheel circuit - annually...
Page 14: Confirmation Of Service
Confirmation of service Record of all work carried out in workshop Work carried out Date The list is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign work.
Page 15 Confirmation of service Record of all work carried out in workshop Work carried out Date The list is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign work.
Page 16 Confirmation of service Odometer replaced Odometer replaced Odometer reading is not total Odometer reading is not total distance covered. distance covered. Odometer reading Odometer reading Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature Odometer replaced Odometer replaced Odometer reading is not total Odometer reading is not total distance covered.
Page 17: General Instructions
General instructions Your motorcycle is equipped with Digital Motor Electronic (MOTRONIC) engine manage- ment and a high-power ignition system. If you intend to perform the Warning: maintenance and general care When the engine is running or work described in the following the ignition is switched on, do section yourself, you must pos- not touch electrically live...
Page 18 General instructions Remember: the safety and reliability of your motorcycle are the most important considerations. You should therefore not attempt any complex repair or maintenance tasks. Keep to the specified Inspec- Authorised BMW motorcycle tion and Service intervals. dealers have the necessary technical know-how and spe- BMW refuses to accept liability cially trained staff.
Page 19: Technical Modifications
Genuine BMW parts are safety risk for the rider. identical with those fitted to your motorcycle as original equipment. Note: BMW Motorrad refuses to Tampering with the MOTRONIC accept any liability whatsoever control unit invalidates the for other-make spare parts and warranty.
Page 20: Troubleshooting Chart
Troubleshooting chart Malfunction: Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start Possible cause Remedy Page Wrong ignition key Operate correctly Rider’s Manual position Kill switch activated Operate correctly Rider’s Manual Side stand extended Operate correctly Rider’s Manual and gear engaged Power supply Blown fuse...
Page 21 Troubleshooting chart Note: For more serious faults – and Note: those not detailed on pages More detailed technical infor- 15 to 59 – take your motorcycle mation is available in the follow- to a specialist workshop, ing publications: preferably an authorised BMW –...
Page 22: Removing The Front Wheel
Removing the front wheel Attention: When removing, avoid damage to brake pipes, brake discs, brake pads or the wheel rim (mask off with tape if necessary). • Place the motorcycle on its Keep dirt and moisture away main stand on a flat, firm from the wheel bearings.
Page 23 Removing the front wheel Attention: Do not scratch the rim when forcing back the brake pads or removing the calipers (apply masking tape if necessary). To prevent damage to the brake caliper and possible difficulty • Remove securing screws 4 when assembling: never for the left/right brake calipers operate the brake lever when...
Page 24 Removing the front wheel • Remove speedometer drive 4 and spacer bush 3 • Roll the front wheel forwards and out • Remove axle screw 5 Attention: • Slacken axle clamp screws 1 When setting down the front on the left and right wheel, take care not to damage •...
Page 25: Installing The Front Wheel
Installing the front wheel • Roll the front wheel in between the fork stanchions Attention: Avoid damage to brake lines, Attention: discs and pads when installing. Lug A on the sliding tube must Keep dirt and moisture away be inserted into recess B on the from the wheel bearings.
Page 26 Installing the front wheel • Clean quick-release axle 1, grease it, and insert it from • Tighten axle clamp screws 2 the right, turning it slightly at on left and right to their spec- the same time (while holding ified torque the wheel up) •...
Page 27 Installing the front wheel Attention: Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialist workshop, preferably by an authorised BMW motorcycle dealer. Attention: Note the spacers. Warning: • Install front mudguard 3 Once the brake calipers have • Insert securing screws 1 and been completely installed and 2 and tighten them carefully the ignition has been...
Page 28: Removing The Rear Wheel
Removing the rear wheel • Place the motorcycle on its main stand on a flat, firm sur- face ( Rider's Manual, Chapter 3). • Apply a load at the front wheel Attention: so that the motorcycle cannot When removing, avoid damage tip toward the rear to brake pipes, brake discs, •...
Page 29 Removing the rear wheel • Remove brake caliper screws 4 Attention: • Push the brake pads back a Do not scratch the wheel when little by lightly rocking the forcing back the brake pads or brake calipers removing the caliper (apply •...
Page 30 Removing the rear wheel • Remove four wheel studs 1 with taper rings 2 • Lift the rear wheel off the Attention: centering spigot and carefully Protect the wheel hub contact roll it out to the rear face against dust and dirt. •...
Page 31: Installing The Rear Wheel
Installing the rear wheel • Check that the wheel center- ing and contact surfaces for the wheel hub and the shim are free of grease • Push shim 3 onto the wheel Attention: centering spigot Use only wheel studs with the •...
Page 32 Installing the rear wheel Attention: Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialist • Carefully slip brake caliper 1 workshop, preferably an over the brake disc authorised BMW motorcycle dealer. Attention: Make sure that retaining brack- Tightening torque: et A is positioned correctly. Preload torque Wheel studs ....
Page 33 Installing the rear wheel Warning: Once the brake caliper has been completely installed and the ignition has been switched on and successful self-diagnosis has been car- • Install rear wheel cover 3 with ried out, the handbrake lever screws 1 and 2 and the footbrake lever must •...
Page 34: Checking Brake Pads
Checking brake pads Front brake • Visually inspect both brake Attention: pads and the brake caliper Have the brake pads replaced and make sure that they all before the minimum permitted bear the same colour mark 2 thickness is reached. •...
Page 35: Rear Brake
Checking brake pads • Place the motorcycle on its main stand Rear brake • Remove system case • Visually check brake pad thickness Attention: Minimum pad thickness: Have the brake pads replaced Make sure that the brake before the minimum permitted disc is not visible through thickness is reached.
Page 36: Removing The Side Panel
Removing the side panel 11 10...
Page 37 Removing the side panel • Place motorcycle on main (centre) stand • Remove system case • Completely remove the two- part seat • Remove screw 9 and remove side panel 8 • Carefully remove and hold the turn indicator/mirror housing •...
Page 38: Notes On Changing Bulbs
Notes on changing bulbs Attention: Your motorcycle has one bulb each for low-beam and high- beam headlights and parking light, brake light and rear light, two bulbs for foglights, and four Your motorcycle is equipped bulbs for flashing turn with Digital Motor Electronic indicators.
Page 39: Changing Bulbs
Changing bulbs Rear light/brake light, rear flashing turn indicators Attention: • Place motorcycle on main Switch off the ignition before (centre) stand changing a bulb. • Remove the rear seat • Unscrew and remove the two knurled nuts 1 Note: •...
Page 40 Changing bulbs Turn indicators, front • Press bulb 2 into its socket, and disengage it by turning it Attention: counter-clockwise Switch off the ignition before • Remove the bulb changing a bulb. • Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure •...
Page 41 Changing bulbs Parking light • Place motorcycle on main Attention: (centre) stand Switch off the ignition before • Pull bulb holder 1 down and changing a bulb. out of the headlight housing • Remove bulb 2 by pressing it in and turning it counter- Note: clockwise at the same time Do not touch the glass of new...
Page 42 Changing bulbs Low headlight beam Note: Do not touch the glass of new Attention: bulbs with your fingers. Use a Switch off the ignition before clean, dry cloth to hold the changing a bulb. bulbs when inserting them.
Page 43 Changing bulbs • Release retaining clip 3 from its catch 4 by simultaneously pushing down and squeezing it • Remove bulb 5 • Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure • Place motorcycle on main (centre) stand • Turn the handlebars to the Note: right Guide bulb base lug 7 into...
Page 44 Changing bulbs High headlight beam – High headlight beam: H3 12 V 55 W • Place the motorcycle on its Attention: main stand on a flat, firm Switch off the ignition before surface changing a bulb. • Push clip 1 upwards (arrow) •...
Page 45 Changing bulbs • Use a screwdriver to push in one retaining lug 6 on each side and disassemble the bulb socket • Remove the H3 bulb from lamp ring 8 Note: • Installation is the reverse of When assembling the bulb the removal procedure socket, align slot 10 in lamp –...
Page 46: Fog Lights
Changing bulbs Foglights • Place the motorcycle on its Attention: main stand on a flat, firm Switch off the ignition before surface changing a bulb. • Remove rubber cover 4 • Release retaining clip 2 by simultaneously pushing down Note: and squeezing it Do not touch the glass of new •...
Page 47 Changing bulbs • Insert new bulb 5, noting slot 2 - slot 2 must point to the rear • Connect cable 7 with connec- • Engage retaining clip 4 in tor into receptacle 1 latch 3 • Install rubber cover 6...
Page 48 Fuses Fuse assignments 1 Instrument cluster ..4 A 2 Parking light, ABS ..4 A 3 On-board sockets, RID, radio, connector for optional extras, windscreen adjuster ..15 A 4 Horn ......7.5 A 5 Motronic,RID, Motronic relay, diagnosis plug..10 A Attention: 6 Oxygen sensor, injection Before changing a fuse, switch valve, fuel pump ....10 A off the ignition.
Page 49: Replacing Fuses
Fuses Replacing fuses • Place the motorcycle on its main stand • Remove the seat • Release and take off the cover of the central electrical equipment box • Use puller 12 to remove the blown fuse from its socket Note: •...
Page 50: Air Filter
Air filter • Remove old filter element 6 from the air filter housing • Place the new filter element in position inside the air filter Replacing the air filter housing element • Installation is the reverse of • Place the motorcycle on its the removal procedure main stand •...
Page 51: Battery Safety Instructions
Battery safety instructions Gel batteries are maintenance- Warning: free. Compliance with the Do not attempt to jump-start instructions below is important the motorcycle using the on- in order to maximise battery life: board socket – Risk of fire! • Push-start the motorcycle Attention: only when the engine is –...
Page 52: Battery Maintenance Instructions
Battery maintenance instructions – Batteries that are not in use must be stored in a cool place. Do not store a dis- charged battery Motorcycle out of use for a – If the battery is in storage for lengthy period an extended period of time, •...
Page 53: Removing The Battery
Battery • Place the motorcycle on its main stand • Remove the seat • Remove the left-hand side panel ( Removing the battery • Remove the air filter cover • Remove air intake pipe 1 Warning: Take care not to damage the fuel tank, wiring and hoses Note: during removal work.
Page 54 Battery • Pull the battery out to the left, keeping it horizontal all the time • Open the protective cap on the battery positive pole 5 • Release battery retaining using a screwdriver clip 3 • Disconnect the positive • Disconnect the negative battery lead (+) 6 battery lead (–) 4 •...
Page 55: Installing The Battery
Battery • Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure Note: Installing the battery Disconnecting the battery de- letes all entries (e.g. faults, set- tings) stored in the Motronic Warning: control unit's memory. Before connecting the bat- Loss of settings can temporarily tery, switch off the ignition.
Page 56 Cleaning/care Attention: Do not use aggressive or pene- trating cleaning agents or sol- vents, as they would cause damage to rubber and plastic Note: parts. Regular cleaning, using the cor- Do not use a steam jet or high- rect methods, is an important pressure cleaning equipment.
Page 57: Washing The Motorcycle
Cleaning/care Washing the motorcycle • Place the motorcycle on its • Remove tar splashes only main stand with an approved cleansing • Clean the wheels, engine, agent – rinse the affected area gearbox and swinging arm thoroughly with a mild detergent, follow- •...
Page 58 Cleaning/care Removing road salt • Wash the motorcycle down Cleaning the windscreen immediately with cold water at • Remove dirt and dead insects the end of the journey. with a soft sponge and plenty of water Note: Do not use warm water – this Note: aggravates the effect of the salt.
Page 59 Cleaning/care Note: More extensive damage should be attended to by a specialist Touching up paint damage workshop, preferably an • Minor damage caused by authorised BMW motorcycle stones striking the painted dealer. surface can be touched in with a BMW paint pencil of the Care of exhaust silencer correct colour •...
Page 60 Laying up Laying up • Clean the motorcycle 54-57) • Remove the battery ( 51-52) Note: • Spray the brake-lever and Before laying the vehicle up out clutch-lever pivots and the of use have the engine oil and pivot mounts of the main the oil filter element changed by stand and side stand with a a specialist workshop, prefera-...
Page 61: Restoring To Use
Restoring to use Restoring to use • If necessary, remove protec- tive wax coating • Clean the motorcycle ( • Install a charged battery • Check the brakes Rider's Manual, Chapter 2) • Check/correct the tyre pres- • Carry out safety checks sures Rider's Manual, Rider's Manual, Chapter 2)
Page 62 Engine R 1150 RT R 850 RT Type Air-cooled, horizontally-opposed twin-cylinder engine with oil-cooled exhaust ports, one chain-driven camshaft per cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder, operated by bucket tap- pets and short pushrods, wet sump lubrication. Displacement 1,130 cc 848 cc Max.
Page 63 Transmission R 1150 RT R 850 RT Clutch Lightweight single-plate dry clutch mounted on crankshaft, with increased-leverage diaphragm spring and starter gear ring. Hydraulic actuation Clutch plate Ø 165 mm Gearbox 6-speed with claw shift and integral torsional vibration damper Gear ratios 1st gear = 3.863...
Page 64: Frame And Suspension
Frame and suspension R 1150 RT R 850 RT Frame New, 3-part chassis design. The self-supporting engine and transmission unit is connected to a rear frame made from steel tubing by a front frame made from cast aluminium. Location of type plate and...
Page 65 Frame and suspension R 1150 RT R 850 RT Wheel location Front Quick-response wheel control (Telelever) with central spring strut. Rear Cast aluminium swinging arm with reaction link for equalising the cardan reactions (Paralever) and central spring strut. Steering lock angle 2 x 34°...
Page 66 Frame and suspension R 1150 RT R 850 RT Front suspension Central strut with linear-rate coil spring (with taper-wound ends) and twin-tube, gas-filled shock absorber. Spring travel (bump) 65 mm Spring travel (rebound) 55 mm Total travel 120 mm Fixed-tube diameter...
Page 67 Frame and suspension R 1150 RT R 850 RT Wheels and tyres BMW cast aluminium wheels with 5 double spoke design, low-aspect-ratio tyres Front wheel Angled rim shoulder and double tyre retaining hump Size and designation 3.50 x 17 MT H2...
Page 68: Fuels And Lubricants
Fuels and lubricants R 1150 RT R 850 RT Engine oil Brand-name HD oil of API classification SF, SG or SH; CD or CE amendments are permissible; or brand-name HD oil of CCMC classification G4 or G5; amendment PD2 is permissible.
Page 69 Fuels and lubricants R 1150 RT R 850 RT Gear oil Brand-name hypoid gear oil, API class GL 5 Capacity Gearbox approx. 0.8 l (to bottom edge of filler neck) Rear wheel drive (after dis- approx. 0.25 l assembly) (to bottom edge of filler plug)
Page 70 Fuels and lubricants R 1150 RT R 850 RT Bearing lubrication and Brand-name anti-friction bearing lubricating points grease, usable temperature range –25 °C …+120 °C, drip point 190 °C high corrosion protection, good resistance to water and oxidation; e.g. Shell Retinax EP2...
Page 71: Electrical System
Electrical system R 1150 RT R 850 RT Spark plugs Approved makes/types Primary spark plug NGK BKR 7 EKC Secondary spark plug Bosch YR6LDE or NGK DCPR 8 EKC +/-0.1 Electrode gap Wear limit 1.0 mm Fuses “Minifuse” flat-socket fuses Amperage ratings 4 A, 7.5 A, 10 A, 15 A...
Page 72: Dimensions And Weights
Dimensions and weights R 1150 RT R 850 RT Overall length 2,230 mm Width across mirrors 898 mm across handlebars (with 773 mm weights) across front footrests 597 mm across rear footrests 680 mm Overall height (without mir- 1,380 mm...
Page 73: Performance Data
Performance data R 1150 RT R 850 RT Top speed acc. to type approval test 200 km/h (124 mph) Flexibility 4th gear 80-120 km/h 3.57 s 4.22 s 5th gear 80-120 km/h 4.49 s 5.27 s 6th gear 80-120 km/h 6.78 s...
Page 74 A – F Cleaning plastic parts, 54 Air filter, 48 Cleaning/care Annual Service, notes, 3 General instructions, 54, 56 Paint damage, 57 Road salt, 56 Battery Washing the motorcycle, 55 Charging, 49 Clutch, 61 Installation, 53 Compression ratio, 60 Removal, 51 Confirmation of maintenance work Warranty, 49 Annual Service, 11...
Page 75 F – R Frame, 62 Maximum speed, 60 Front wheel Motorcycle Installation, 23, 24, 25 Laying up, 58 Removal, 20, 21, 22 Restoring to use, 59 Technical data, 65 Fuel Consumption, 60 Odometer replacement, Type, 67 confirmation, 14 Fuels and lubricants, 66, 67, 68 Oil capacity Fuses Engine, 66...
Page 76 S – Z Tyres, 65 Safety information, 2 Approved tyre sizes, 65 Safety instructions, 15, 36 Inflation pressure, 65 Spark plugs, 69 Technical data, 65 Speed governing, 60 Tread depth, 65 Speedometer drive, 23 Spring travel, 64 Unladen weight, 70 Steam-jet/high-pressure cleaning equipment, 54 Steering lock angle, 63...
Page 78 Motorcycle data Model Frame No. Colour No. First registered on Registration No. Dealer data Person to contact for Service work Ms./Mr. Tel. No. Dealer’s address with telephone No. (company stamp)
Page 79 Errors and omissions excepted. No claims will be entertained as © 2004 BMW Motorrad a result of such discrepancies. Not to be reproduced either Dimensions, weights, fuel con- wholly or in part without written...
Page 80 BMW recommends Castrol BMW Motorrad Printed information Order No.: 01 41 7 693 601 05.2004 The Ultimate 4th edition GB / RF Driving Machine...

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