BMW R1150RT - MAINTENANCE INTEGRAL ABS Maintenance Manual page 62

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Use the adjusting screw (arrow) to adjust play of
the choke cable to zero.
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Push the rubber cap into position over the ad-
justing screw.
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Move the handlebars all the way from left to right
and check the settings. Make sure that engine
speed does not vary when the handlebars are
moved in this way.
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Repeatedly open the throttle gradually and in-
crease engine speed from idle to approximately
n = 2,500 rpm to check throttle-valve synchroni-
sation. (Readings shown by Synchro tester must
increase and decrease together). If necessary,
correct by turning the adjusting screws of the
throttle-valve Bowden cable.
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Note:
Make sure that when the throttle grip is released
both throttle valves return to their fully closed posi-
tions.
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Tighten the locknuts and recheck carburettor
balance.
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Seal off the vacuum bores.
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Assembly is the reverse of the disassembly
procedure.
Final inspection with road safety
and functional check
(Inspections I, II, III and IV)
Road safety check
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Check wheels and tyres.
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Check/correct tyre pressures.
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Wait at least 10 minutes after heating the engine
to operating temperature in the trial run/road test
before checking/correcting engine oil level.
Tyre pressures:
one-up ............................... front 2.2 bar (31.90 psi)
........................................... rear 2.5 bar (36.26 psi)
R22000330
two-up ............................... front 2.5 bar (36.26 psi)
........................................... rear 2.9 bar (42.06 psi)
two-up + luggage ............... front 2.5 bar (36.26 psi)
........................................... rear 2.9 bar (42.06 psi)
Roadworthiness check
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Lights
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Telltale/warning lights
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Horn
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Instruments
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Special equipment
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Clutch
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Gear shift
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Steering
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Footbrake and handbrake, Integral ABS
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If necessary, take the motorcycle for a test ride.
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