BMW R 1150 R Guide

BMW Motorrad
After Sales
R 1150 R
Maintenance BMW Integral ABS

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Produced in Germany 01/01

Order No. 01 71 0 029 614 UX-VS-2, 12.2000 Printed in Germany
Customer Registration No.
Order No. Mechanic’s signature
BMW Inspection at 1,000 km (600 miles) BMW Service 10,000 km (6,000 miles) BMW Inspection every 20,000 km (12,000 miles) BMW Annual Service
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
latest every 3,000 km (1,800 miles)*)
Change oil in gearbox while at operating temperature
every 2 years*)at the latest every
2years
Change oil in rear wheel drive while at operating temperature
if necessary, clean inductive sensor on rear wheel
every 40,000 km (24,000 miles) or at the latest every 2 years*)40,000 every
2years
Replace fuel filter *)
Normally every 40,000 km (24,000 miles), if fuel is of poor quality every 20,000 km (12,000 miles) 40,000
Check the battery fluid level, if necessary top up with distilled water
Clean and grease battery poles if necessary
Replace intake air filter element
In very dirty and dusty operating conditions, replace every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or even more
frequently if necessary *)
Replace Poly-V belt *)
Replace the Poly-V belt every 60,000 km (36,000 miles); do not adjust it 60,000
Check brake fluid level at front and rear
Check operation of brake system and freedom from leaks; repair/replace items if necessary*)
Examine brake pads and discs for wear, replace as necessary*)
[Without ABS] change brake fluid every twelve months
[Integral ABS] change bake fluid in wheel circuit every 12 months
[Integral ABS] change brake fluid in control circuit every 2 years*)every
2years
[Integral ABS] perform bleed test with BMW MoDiTeC
Check clutch fluid level
Change the clutch fluid*)
every 2 years at the latest every
2years
Check tightness of rear wheel studs
Check rear wheel bearing play by tilting wheel
Check swinging arm bearings (freedom from play), adjust if necessary *)
Grease the side stand pivot
Check function of side stand contact switch
Check condition of spark plugs
Replace spark plugs
Tighten cylinder head nuts
Check/adjust valve clearances
Check that the throttle cable moves freely and is free of kinks and chaffing, replace if necessary *)
Check throttle-cable play
check synchronisation, repair leaks if necessary *)
Final inspection with road safety and functional check:
–Condition of tyres and wheels, tyre pressures
–Lights and signalling equipment, telltale and warning lights, instruments,
–clutch, gearshift mechanism, hand brake and foot brake, steering,
–if necessary, test drive
*)Charged as an additional item
BMW Motorrad
Maintenance schedule
R 1100 S EVO / R 1150 R / R 1150 RT

Order No. 01 71 0 029 614 UX-VS-2, 12.2000 Printed in Germany
Customer Registration No.
Order No. Mechanic’s signature
BMW
Pre-delivery check
Check the shipping crate for damage
Motorcycle:
–unpack
–install remaining items
–inspect for damage
–check that delivery is complete: Toolkit
On-board literature
Ignition keys
Scope of optional extras
Fill and charge the battery (mark with charging date)
Check engine oil level when cold and correct if necessary.
Check headlight setting and adjust if necessary.
Check tightness of rear wheel studs
(note correct tightening torque)
Check tyre pressures
Fill up with fuel
[Integral ABS] perform bleed test with BMW MoDiTeC
Final inspection as functional check:
–Clutch, gear shift
–Handbrake and foot brake
–Lights and signalling equipment, telltale and warning lights, instruments,
–Check operation of optional extras
–If necessary, test drive
Confirm pre-delivery check in “Service and Technical Booklet”.
Final cleaning
Motorcycle handed over on:
BMW Motorrad
Pre-delivery check
R 1100 S EVO / R 1150 R / R 1150 RT

Order No. 01 71 0 026 973 UX-VS-2, 07.00 Printed in Germany
Item Desired value Unit of measure-
ment/specification
Oil capacities
Engine (with filter)
(withoutfilter)
Transmission Initial filling
Oilchanges
Rear wheel drive Initial filling/oil change
3.75 (6.6)
3.50 (6.15)
approx. 1.0 (1.76)
approx. 0.8 (1.41)
of oil to bottom edge of
filler neck
approx. 0.25 (0.44)
of oil to bottom edge of
filler neck
litres (Imp. pints)
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; combination
with CC or CD specification
litres (Imp. pints)
litres (Imp. pints)
Brand-name hypoid gear oil, SAE
class GL 5 SAE 90
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)
Exhaust: 0.30 (0.012) mm (in) mm (in)
Ignition timing
static setting adjust at TDC
Spark plugs
Electrode gap
Wear limit 0.8 (0.0315)
1.0 (0.039) mm (in) mm (in)
Idle speed 1,100 ±50 rpm
Throttle cable setting
for cold-start (increased idle) speed
for throttle (twistgrip) cable
for divider cable
zero play
approx. 0.5 (0.02)
zero play mm (in) free travel
Brakes
Colour of identification mark on brake calipers/brake pads, front
Minimum front pad thickness
Minimum rear pad thickness
Minimum front disc thickness
Minimum rear disc thickness
green
1.0 (0.039)
1.0 (0.039) (wear mark)
4.5 (0.177)
4.5 (0.177)
DOT 4 brake fluid
mm (in)
mm (in)
mm (in)
mm (in)
Ty r e p r e s s u r e s
depending on load front: 2.2 –2.5 (31.9 –36.26)
rear: 2.5 –2.9
(36.26 –42.06)
bar (psi)
bar (psi)
Tightening torques:
Oil filter
Engine oil drain plug 11
32 Nm Nm
Gearbox oil filler plug
Gearbox oil drain plug 30 30 Nm Nm
Rear wheel drive oil filler/drain plug 23 Nm
Fuel tank to rear frame
Fuel pump assembly to tank 22 5Nm Nm
Poly-V belt preload
Alternator to cover mount 8 20 Nm Nm
Brake caliper fasteners, front
Brake caliper fasteners, rear 30 40 Nm Nm
Rear wheel studs 105 Nm
Tightening cylinder heads
Nut
M 10 screw
unscrew/20
180
unscrew/40
Nm
°tightening angle
Nm
Locknut, valve adjusting screw 8Nm
Cylinder head cover 8Nm
Spark plugs NGK BKR 7 EKC 25 Nm
BMW Motorrad
Service data
R 1150 R

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Contents Page
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Tightening torque .........................................................................................................................3
11 Engine ...........................................................................................................................................3
12 Engine electrics ........................................................................................................................5
13 Fuel preparation and control ...............................................................................................5
16 Fuel tank and lines ...................................................................................................................5
18 Exhaust system .........................................................................................................................6
21 Clutch ............................................................................................................................................6
23 Transmission ..............................................................................................................................7
31 Front fork ......................................................................................................................................7
32 Steering ........................................................................................................................................8
33 Rear wheel drive .......................................................................................................................8
34 Brakes ...........................................................................................................................................9
36 Wheels and tyres ....................................................................................................................10
46 Frame ..........................................................................................................................................10
51 Equipment ................................................................................................................................. 11
61 General electrical equipment ............................................................................................ 11
Table of operating fluids .........................................................................................................12
00 Tightening torque
Table of operating fluids

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Tightening torque
Model R 1150 R
Connection
11 Engine
Cylinder head
Tightening sequence:
1Tightencylinderheadnuts(oiled)ingo-
nally opposite sequence
1.1 Tighten all nuts to closing torque Nm 20
1.2 Tighten all nuts to correct angle °90
1.3 Tighten all nuts to correct angle °90
2M10screw Nm 40
3M6screw Nm 9
After 1,000 km (600 miles), tighten cylinder
head nuts in diagonally opposite se-
quence:
1Slackenonenut
2Tightennuttoinitialtorque Nm 20
3 Tighten nut to wrench angle °180
4SlackenandretightenM10screw 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
Chainwheel to auxiliary shaft Nm 70
Chain tensioner housing to engine block Nm 9

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Oil filter
Oil filter Nm 11
Oil drain plug Nm 32
Oil pump
Mesh filter basket to engine block Nm 10
Oil pump cover Nm 9
Pressure relief valve Nm 42
Oil pressure switch Nm 30
Oil cooler
Cooling oil line to engine block Nm 10
Cooling oil line - banjo screw with oil vent
valve Nm 25
Oil lines to oil cooler Nm 25
Oil cooler to bracket Nm 8
Oil cooler return line to engine block Nm 35
Oil cooler connection to crankcase Nm 9
Cylinders
Tightening sequence:
1M8screw Nm 20
2M6screw Nm 9
3Chainguiderailpivotscrew Nm 18
Timing chain
Chain tensioner Nm 32
Connecting rod
Big end cap
Closing torque Nm 20
Wrench angle °80
Crankcase
Tightening sequence:
M 10 screw (oiled) to initial torque Nm 25
Wrench angle °90
M 8 screw Nm 22 (oiled)
M6screw Nm 9
Model R 1150 R
Connection
11 Engine

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Model R 1150 R
Connection
12 Engine electrics
Starter motor to engine Nm 20
Starter cover to gearbox housing Nm 7
Positive lead to starter motor Nm 10
Alternator to alternator support cover Nm 20
Tensioning and retaining link to alternator Nm 21
Spacer to alternator Nm 21
Positive lead to alternator Nm 15
Belt pulley to alternator Nm 50
Belt pulley to crankshaft Nm 50
Poly-V belt preload Nm 8
Spark plug NGK BKR 7 EKC Nm 25
Model R 1150 R
Connection
13 Fuel preparation and control
Temperature sensor, oil, in crankcase Nm 25
Temperature sensor, air, in air-filter housing Nm 10
Model R 1150 R
Connection
16 Fuel tank and lines
Fuel tank to rear frame Nm 22
Fuel pump assembly to tank Nm 5

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Model R 1150 R
Connection
18 Exhaust system
Manifold to cylinder head Nm 21
Clamp for manifold Nm 45
(apply Optimoly TA to clamp seat)
Front silencer to manifold Nm 45
(apply Optimoly TA to clamp seat)
Silencer to main stand lugs Nm 20
Silencer to rear frame at top Nm 35
Oxygen sensor to silencer Nm 45
(apply Optimoly TA to thread)
End cap to rear silencer Nm 8
(threads greased)
Bracket to rear silencer Nm 15
(threads greased)
Model R 1150 R
Connection
21 Clutch
Clutch housing
Closing torque Nm 40
(oil screw threads lightly)
Wrench angle °32
Housing cover to housing Nm 12
Clutch line to handlebar fitting Nm 14
Slave cylinder to gearbox Nm 9
Grub screw in filler adapter Nm 10

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Model R 1150 R
Connection
23 Transmission
Oil drain plug Nm 30
Oil filler plug Nm 30
Gearbox to engine block Nm 22
Shift lever to footrest plate Nm 35
Selector lever to selector shaft Nm 9
Housing cover to housing Nm 9
Frame tube to gearbox
1. to gearbox and left footrest plate Nm 42
(clean thread + Loctite 243)
2. clamp block, frame tube to gearbox Nm 9
3. to gearbox and right footrest plate Nm 42
(clean thread + Loctite 243)
Model R 1150 R
Connection
31 Front fork
Quick-release axle clamp screws Nm 22
Clamp, fork fixed tube to fork bridge Nm 45
(free from oil and grease)
Slider tube bridge to slider tube Nm 25
(clean thread + Loctite 243)
Threaded stud to frame Nm 130
(clean thread + Loctite 243)
Ball joint to sliding tube bridge Nm 230
(lightly grease threads with Optimoly TA)
Leading link to ball joint
Initial tightening Nm 80
Final tightening Nm 130
(clean thread + Loctite 2701)
Leading link to engine Nm 130
Spring strut to front frame Nm 43
Spring strut to leading link Nm 50

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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 Nm 21
2. Rear fastener (as viewed in forward
direction of travel) Nm 21
Handlebar weight to handlebars Nm 21
Pivot screw, handlebar lever Nm 11
(Tuflok Blue thread-locking compound; screw
can be released and tightened a number of
times)
Model R 1150 R
Connection
33 Rear wheel drive
Oil filler plug Nm 23
Oil drain plug Nm 23
Threaded ring Nm 160
(clean thread + Loctite 577)
Hexagon nut, input bevel gear Nm 200
(clean thread + Loctite 2701)
Cover to rear-wheel drive housing Nm 35
Fixed bearing stud bolt, swinging arm to
gearbox Nm 160
Floating bearing stud bolt, swinging arm to
gearbox
1. initial torque Nm 9
2. slacken
3. final torque Nm 7
Locknut, floating bearing stud bolt,
swinging arm to gearbox Nm 160
Fixed bearing stud bolt,
swinging arm to rear axle housing Nm 160 (clean thread + Loctite 2701)
Floating bearing stud bolt,
swinging arm to rear axle housing
1. initial torque Nm 9
2. slacken
3. final torque Nm 7
Locknut, floating bearing stud bolt,
swinging arm to rear axle housing Nm 160 (clean thread + Loctite 2701)

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Reaction link to rear wheel drive / gearbox Nm 43
(load approx. 85 kg (187 lbs) onto motorcycle
and tighten loose reaction link)
Spring strut to rear frame Nm 50
Spring strut to rear swinging arm Nm 58
(clean thread + Loctite 243)
Hydraulic spring preload adjuster to foot-
rest plate Nm 22
Model R 1150 R
Connection
34 Brakes
Brake caliper to fork slider tube, Evo
brakes Nm 30
Brake caliper to rear wheel drive Nm 40
Brake disc to front wheel Nm 21
(clean thread + Loctite 2701)
Brake disc to rear wheel drive Nm 21
(clean thread + Loctite 2701)
Master cylinder to footrest assembly Nm 9
Footbrake lever to footrest assembly Nm 21
(clean thread + Loctite 2701)
Footbrake-lever stop Nm 9
Ball socket to thrust rod Nm 9
Brake lines/brake hose to brake compo-
nents Nm 18
Brake hose to bracket Nm 9
Brake hose to brake lever fitting Nm 18
Bracket to front frame Nm 9
Bracket to rear frame Nm 9
(clean thread + Loctite 2701)
Front brake caliper bleed screw Nm 9
Rear brake caliper bleed screw Nm 6
Filler adapter to brake line Nm 18
ABS hydraulic unit to bracket Nm 8
ABS hydraulic unit to battery carrier Nm 8
Model R 1150 R
Connection
33 Rear wheel drive

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Model R 1150 R
Connection
36 Wheels and tyres
Quick-release axle clamp screws Nm 22
Quick-release axle threaded fastener Nm 30
Rear wheel to rear wheel drive
Hand-tighten wheel studs and tighten in
diagonally opposite sequence
[Integral ABS] Note spacer
Nm 105
Model R 1150 R
Connection
46 Frame
Frame to engine Nm 82
Struts to frame Nm 58
Strut to engine Nm 58
(clean thread + Loctite 2701)
Rear frame to gearbox/engine
to gearbox and footrest plate Nm 42
(clean thread + Loctite 2701)
to engine Nm 42
Carrier plate for main stand to engine, right
M 12 screw Nm 72
(clean thread + Loctite 2701)
Pivot mount to engine, left
M 12 screw Nm 72
(clean thread + Loctite 2701)
M 8 screw Nm 21
Pivot mount of main (centre) stand (stud bolt) Nm 21
(clean thread + Loctite 243)
Pivot mount of main (centre) stand (ma-
chine screw) Nm 21
Side stand to pivot mount Nm 58
(clean thread + Loctite 2701)
Footrest plate to gearbox Nm 21
Rear footrest plate to rear frame Nm 21
Front mudguard to fork slider tube bridge Nm 6
(Tuflok Blue thread-locking compound; screw
can be released and tightened a number of
times
alternatively: clean thread + Loctite 243)

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Front and rear sections of front mudguard
to slider tube Nm 3 (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 Nm 20
Model R 1150 R
Connection
51 Equipment
Mirrors Nm 15
Ignition/steering lock to fork bridge Nm 20
(micro-encapsulated)
Model R 1150 R
Connection
61 General electrical equipment
Horn to holder Nm 8
(clean thread + Loctite 243)
Ground (earth) strap to engine block Nm 9
Battery carrier to rubber-metal element Nm 8
Model R 1150 R
Connection
46 Frame

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Table of operating fluids
Item Use Order number Quantity
Lubricant
Staburags NBU 30 PTM High-performance lubricating paste 07 55 9 056 992 75 g tube
Optimoly MP 3 High-performance lubricating paste 07 55 9 062 476 100 g tube
Optimoly TA High-temperature assembly paste 18 21 9 062 599 100 g tube
Silicone grease 300, heavy Damping grease 07 58 9 058 193 10 g tube
Retinax EP2 Wheel, steering head and taper roller
bearing grease 83 22 9 407 845 100 g tube
Contact spray Contact spray 81 22 9 400 208 300 ml spray
Chain spray Drive chain 72 60 2 316 676
72 60 2 316 667 50 ml spray 300 ml spray
Sealants
3-Bond 1110 B Surface sealant 07 58 9 056 998 5 g tube
3-Bond 1209 Surface sealant 07 58 9 062 376 30 g tube
OMNI VISC 1002 Surface sealant 07 58 1 465 170 90 g tube
Loctite 574 Surface sealant 81 22 9 407 301 50 ml tube
Loctite 577 Thread locking compound 07 58 2 328 736 5 g tube
Curil K 2 Heat-conductive sealant 81 22 9 400 243 250 g can
Adhesives and retaining agents
Loctite 648 Joint adhesive (narrow gap) 07 58 9 067 732 5 g bottle
Loctite 638 Joint adhesive (wide gap) 07 58 9 056 030 10 ml bottle
Loctite 243 Thread retainer, medium-strength 07 58 9 056 031 10 ml bottle
Loctite 270 Thread retainer, strong 81 22 9 400 086 10 ml bottle
Loctite 2701 Thread retainer, strong 33 17 2 331 095 10 ml bottle
Loctite 454 Cyanacrylate adhesive (gel) 07 58 9 062 157 20 g tube
Cleaners
Brake cleaner Brake cleaner 83 11 9 407 848 600 ml spray
Metal Polish Polish for chrome-plated parts 82 14 9 400 890 100 g tube
Testing agents
Penetrant MR 68 Crack testing agent for aluminium
housings 83 19 9 407 855 500 ml spray
Developer MR 70 Crack testing agent for aluminium
housings 81 22 9 407 495 500 ml spray
Installation aids
BMW cooling spray Cooling spray 83 19 9 407 762 300 ml spray

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General view of crated motorcycle ...................................................................................15
Checking the shipping pallet for damage .....................................................................16
In case of damage in Germany ...............................................................................................16
In case of damage in importer markets ..............................................................................16
Unpacking the motorcycle ....................................................................................................16
Installing remaining items on motorcycle .....................................................................16
Mounting the Speedster fairing ..............................................................................................16
Inspecting motorcycle for damage ...................................................................................16
Checking that delivery is complete ..................................................................................16
Filling and charging the battery .........................................................................................17
Removing the fuel tank ...............................................................................................................17
Filling and charging the battery ...............................................................................................17
Checking engine oil when engine is cold, topping up if necessary ...............18
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
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General view of crated motorcycle