Related Manuals for BMW R 850/1100 R
Summarization of Contents
Repair Manual
BMW Motorcycle After Sales
After Sales information for BMW Motorcycles.
00 Maintenance and general instructions
Operating materials
Details on lubricants, sealants, adhesives, cleaners, and testing agents.
Key to maintenance intervals
Explanation of maintenance inspection intervals (I, II, III, IV).
Change engine oil, renew oil filter element
Procedure for changing engine oil and renewing the oil filter element.
Checking brake pads and discs for wear/renewing
Procedure for inspecting and replacing brake pads and discs.
Checking brake fluid level/topping up
Procedure for checking and topping up brake fluid levels.
Grease the centre stand [RS], side stand and clutch cable nipple
Instructions for greasing the centre stand, side stand, and clutch cable nipple.
Checking/adjusting clutch operating clearance
Procedure for checking and adjusting clutch operating clearance.
Checking tightness of rear wheel studs
Procedure for checking the tightness of rear wheel studs.
Checking/adjusting throttle synchronisation and CO emission value
Procedure for checking and adjusting throttle synchronization and CO emission value.
Final inspection with road safety and functional check
Final checks for road safety and overall function.
11 Motor
Dismantling engine
Steps for dismantling the engine.
Technical Data
Technical specifications related to the motor.
Removing cylinder head cover
Procedure for removing the cylinder head cover.
Locking the engine in the TDC position
Method for locking the engine at Top Dead Center (TDC).
Removing and installing chain tensioner
Procedure for removing and installing the timing chain tensioner.
Removing valve gear holder
Procedure for removing the valve gear holder.
Removing cylinder head
Procedure for removing the cylinder head.
Removing/dismantling piston
Procedure for removing and dismantling the piston.
Assemble pistons
Procedure for assembling pistons.
12 Engine electrics
Technical Data
Technical specifications for engine electrical components.
Removing and installing coil and ignition lead
Procedure for removing and installing the ignition coil and lead.
Removing and installing alternator
Procedure for removing and installing the alternator.
Dismantling/reassembling alternator
Procedure for dismantling and reassembling the alternator.
Checking alternator
Procedure for checking the alternator's condition.
Removing and installing starter motor
Procedure for removing and installing the starter motor.
Dismantling/reassembling starter motor
Procedure for dismantling and reassembling the starter motor.
Timing the ignition
Procedure for timing the ignition system.
13 Fuel preparation and control
Technical Data
Technical specifications for fuel system components.
Removing and installing air cleaner
Procedure for removing and installing the air cleaner.
Removing and installing throttle stub pipe
Procedure for removing and installing the throttle stub pipe.
Removing and installing injectors
Procedure for removing and installing the fuel injectors.
Removing and installing Motronic control unit
Procedure for removing and installing the Motronic control unit.
16 Fuel tank and lines
Technical Data
Technical specifications for the fuel tank and lines.
Removing and installing fuel tank
Procedure for removing and installing the fuel tank.
Removing and installing fuel filter, fuel pump and fuel level sensor
Procedure for removing/installing fuel filter, pump, and level sensor.
Checking fuel pump pressure
Procedure for checking the fuel pump pressure.
18 Exhaust system
Removing and installing exhaust system
Overall procedure for removing and installing the exhaust system.
Removing and installing muffler (silencer)
Procedure for removing and installing the muffler (silencer).
Removing and installing front exhaust pipes
Procedure for removing and installing the front exhaust pipes.
21 Clutch
Technical Data
Technical specifications for the clutch system.
Removing and installing clutch
Procedure for removing and installing the clutch assembly.
Installing clutch
Procedure for installing the clutch.
Adjusting clutch operating clear-ance
Procedure for adjusting the clutch operating clearance.
23 Gearbox
Technical Data
Technical specifications for the gearbox.
Gearbox - sectioned drawing
A detailed sectioned drawing of the gearbox.
Removing gearbox
Procedure for removing the gearbox from the motorcycle.
Dismantling/reassembling
Procedures for dismantling and reassembling gearbox components.
Removing gearbox shafts
Procedure for removing the gearbox shafts.
Dismantling/reassembling input shaft
Procedure for dismantling and reassembling the input shaft.
Installing gearbox shafts
Procedure for installing the gearbox shafts.
Installing gearbox
Procedure for installing the assembled gearbox onto the engine.
31 Front fork
Technical Data
Technical specifications for the front fork system.
Removing and installing telescopic fork
Procedure for removing and installing the telescopic fork.
Removing and installing fork bridge
Procedure for removing and installing the fork bridge.
Removing and installing pot-type joints
Procedure for removing and installing the pot-type joints.
Removing and installing ball thrust bearing
Procedure for removing and installing the ball thrust bearing.
Dismantling/reassembling telescopic fork
Procedure for dismantling and reassembling the telescopic fork.
Removing and installing leading link
Procedure for removing and installing the leading link.
Removing and installing front suspension strut
Procedure for removing and installing the front suspension strut.
32 Steering
Technical Data
Technical specifications related to the steering system.
Removing and installing left handlebar fitting
Procedure for removing and installing the left handlebar fitting.
Removing and installing right handlebar fitting
Procedure for removing and installing the right handlebar fitting.
[RS] Removing and installing handlebar
Procedure for removing and installing the handlebar for RS models.
Removing and installing wire cable distributor block
Procedure for removing and installing the wire cable distributor block.
Removing and installing throttle cable
Procedure for removing and installing the throttle cable.
Removing and installing cold-start cable
Procedure for removing and installing the cold-start cable.
33 Rear wheel drive
Technical Data
Technical specifications for the rear wheel drive system.
Rear wheel drive-sectioned drawing
A sectioned drawing illustrating the rear wheel drive.
Removing rear wheel drive
Procedure for removing the rear wheel drive assembly.
Removing input bevel pinion
Procedure for removing the input bevel pinion.
Disassembling input bevel pinion
Procedure for disassembling the input bevel pinion.
Assembling input bevel pinion
Procedure for assembling the input bevel pinion.
Removing and installing taper roller bearing in rear wheel drive
Procedure for removing and installing the taper roller bearing in the rear wheel drive.
Removing crown wheel
Procedure for removing the crown wheel.
Installing crown wheel
Procedure for installing the crown wheel.
Checking/adjusting backlash
Procedure for checking and adjusting backlash.
Shimming housing cover
Procedure for shimming the housing cover.
Installing rear swinging arm
Procedure for installing the rear swinging arm.
Removing and installing suspension strut
Procedure for removing and installing the suspension strut.
34 Brakes
Technical Data
Technical specifications for the brake system.
Removing and installing front brake caliper
Procedure for removing and installing the front brake caliper.
Dismantling and assembling front brake caliper
Procedure for dismantling and assembling the front brake caliper.
Removing and installing rear brake caliper
Procedure for removing and installing the rear brake caliper.
Assembling rear brake caliper
Procedure for assembling the rear brake caliper.
Removing and installing front brake disc
Procedure for removing and installing the front brake disc.
Removing and installing rear brake disc (attached to rear wheel drive)
Procedure for removing/installing rear brake disc attached to rear wheel drive.
[RS] Removing and installing front ABS sensor
Procedure for removing/installing front ABS sensor on RS models.
[ABS] Adjusting front sensor gap
Procedure for adjusting the front ABS sensor gap.
[RS] Removing and installing rear ABS sensor
Procedure for removing/installing rear ABS sensor on RS models.
Removing and installing front brake master cylinder
Procedure for removing and installing the front brake master cylinder.
Removing and installing rear brake master cylinder
Procedure for removing and installing the rear brake master cylinder.
Removing and installing ABS unit
Procedure for removing and installing the ABS unit.
Removing and installing ABS relay and relay base
Procedure for removing/installing ABS relay and its base.
36 Wheels and tyres
Technical Data
Technical specifications for wheels and tyres.
Removing and installing front wheel
Procedure for removing and installing the front wheel.
Removing and installing wheel bearings
Procedure for removing and installing wheel bearings.
[RS/R/RT] Removing and installing rear wheel (cast alloy)
Procedure for removing/installing rear wheel on cast alloy models.
[GS/R] Removing and installing rear wheel (spoked)
Procedure for removing/installing rear wheel on spoked models.
Static balancing of front wheel/rear wheel
Procedure for static balancing of front and rear wheels.
Checking front/rear wheel rim for runout
Procedure for checking wheel rim runout.
[GS/R (spoked wheel)] Centering wheel rim
Procedure for centering the wheel rim on spoked wheels.
46 Frame
Technical Data
Technical specifications for the motorcycle frame.
[RT] General view of fairing sections
General view of fairing sections for RT models.
[RT] Removing and installing front mudguard
Procedure for removing/installing the front mudguard on RT models.
[RT] Removing and installing fairing sections
Procedure for removing/installing fairing sections on RT models.
[RT] Removing and installing wind-shield
Procedure for removing/installing the windshield on RT models.
[RT] Removing and installing inner fairing panel
Procedure for removing/installing the inner fairing panel on RT models.
[RT] Removing and installing upper section of fairing
Procedure for removing/installing the upper fairing section on RT models.
[RT] Removing and installing fairing holder
Procedure for removing/installing the fairing holder on RT models.
[RT] Removing and installing luggage rack/case holder
Procedure for removing/installing luggage rack/case holder on RT models.
[RT] Removing and installing rear fairing
Procedure for removing/installing the rear fairing on RT models.
[RT] Removing and installing number plate mount
Procedure for removing/installing the number plate mount on RT models.
[RT] Removing and installing lower rear section
Procedure for removing/installing the lower rear section on RT models.
[RT/GS/R] Removing and installing center stand
Procedure for removing/installing the center stand on RT/GS/R models.
Removing and installing side stand
Procedure for removing and installing the side stand.
[RT] Removing and installing left footrest plate
Procedure for removing/installing the left footrest plate on RT models.
[RT] Removing and installing right footrest plate
Procedure for removing/installing the right footrest plate on RT models.
[RT] Removing and installing frame
Procedure for removing and installing the frame on RT models.
[RS] Removing and installing front mudguard
Procedure for removing/installing the front mudguard on RS models.
[RS] Removing and installing side sections of fairing
Procedure for removing/installing side fairing sections on RS models.
[RS] Removing and installing side sections of full fairing
Procedure for removing/installing full fairing side sections on RS models.
[RS] Removing and installing wind-shield
Procedure for removing/installing the windshield on RS models.
[RS] Removing and installing adjustable windshield
Procedure for removing/installing the adjustable windshield on RS models.
[RS] Removing and installing inner fairing panel
Procedure for removing/installing the inner fairing panel on RS models.
[RS] Removing and installing top section of fairing
Procedure for removing/installing the top fairing section on RS models.
[RS] Removing and installing fairing holder
Procedure for removing/installing the fairing holder on RS models.
[RS] Removing and installing grab handle/case holder
Procedure for removing/installing grab handle/case holder on RS models.
[RS] Removing and installing rear fairing
Procedure for removing/installing the rear fairing on RS models.
[RS] Removing and installing number plate bracket
Procedure for removing/installing the number plate bracket on RS models.
[RS] Removing and installing lower rear section
Procedure for removing/installing the lower rear section on RS models.
Removing and installing rear section of frame
Procedure for removing and installing the rear section of the frame.
[RS] Removing and installing center stand
Procedure for removing/installing the center stand on RS models.
Removing and installing side stand
Procedure for removing and installing the side stand.
[RS] Removing and installing rear footrest plate
Procedure for removing/installing the rear footrest plate on RS models.
[RS/R] Removing and installing front footrest plate
Procedure for removing/installing the front footrest plate on RS/R models.
[GS/R] Removing and installing front mudguard
Procedure for removing/installing the front mudguard on GS/R models.
[GS] Removing and installing windshield
Procedure for removing/installing the windshield on GS models.
[GS] Removing and installing front fairing
Procedure for removing/installing the front fairing on GS models.
[GS] Removing and installing fairing holder
Procedure for removing/installing the fairing holder on GS models.
[GS] Removing and installing luggage rack
Procedure for removing/installing the luggage rack on GS models.
[GS/R] Removing and installing number plate bracket
Procedure for removing/installing the number plate bracket on GS/R models.
[GS/R] Removing and installing rear mudguard
Procedure for removing/installing the rear mudguard on GS/R models.
[GS/R] Removing and installing rear footrest plate
Procedure for removing/installing the rear footrest plate on GS/R models.
[GS] Removing and installing front footrest plate
Procedure for removing/installing the front footrest plate on GS models.
[R] Removing and installing rear fairing
Procedure for removing/installing the rear fairing on R models.
Checking running gear
Checks related to the motorcycle's running gear.
51 Equipment
Technical Data
Technical specifications for motorcycle equipment.
Removing and installing ignition switch/steering lock
Procedure for removing/installing ignition switch and steering lock.
Removing and installing lock barrel for fuel tank filler cap
Procedure for removing/installing the lock barrel for the fuel tank filler cap.
[RS/RT] Removing and installing dualseat lock
Procedure for removing/installing dualseat lock on RS/RT models.
[GS] Removing and installing dualseat lock
Procedure for removing/installing dualseat lock on GS models.
[R] Removing and installing dualseat lock
Procedure for removing/installing dualseat lock on R models.
[GS] Removing and installing helmet lock
Procedure for removing/installing the helmet lock on GS models.
[RT] Removing and installing storage compartment lock
Procedure for removing/installing the storage compartment lock on RT models.
52 Seat
[RT] Dismantling and assembling dualseat
Procedure for dismantling/assembling the dualseat on RT models.
[RS] Dismantling and assembling dualseat
Procedure for dismantling/assembling the dualseat on RS models.
[GS/R] Dismantling and assembling dualseat
Procedure for dismantling/assembling the dualseat on GS/R models.
61 General electrical equipment
Technical Data
Technical specifications for general electrical equipment.
Removing and installing central electrical equipment box
Procedure for removing and installing the central electrical equipment box.
Relay positions (central electrical equipment box)
Layout and function of relays in the central electrical equipment box.
Frame wiring harness [ABS]
Details of the frame wiring harness for ABS systems.
Installing wiring harness/connections in central electrical equipment box
Procedure for installing wiring harness and connections into the central electrical box.
[RT] Wiring harness View from left
Wiring harness view from the left side for RT models.
[RS] Wiring harness View from left
Wiring harness view from the left side for RS models.
[GS] Wiring harness View from left
Wiring harness view from the left side for GS models.
Removing and installing battery holder
Procedure for removing and installing the battery holder.
62 Instruments
Technical Data
Technical specifications for the instrument cluster.
[RT] Removing and installing instrument cluster
Procedure for removing/installing instrument cluster on RT models.
[RS] Removing and installing instrument cluster
Procedure for removing/installing instrument cluster on RS models.
[GS] Removing and installing instrument cluster
Procedure for removing/installing instrument cluster on GS models.
[R] Removing and installing instrument cluster
Procedure for removing/installing instrument cluster on R models.
63 Lights
Technical Data
Technical specifications for the lighting system.
[RT] Removing and installing headlight
Procedure for removing/installing the headlight on RT models.
[RS] Removing and installing headlight
Procedure for removing/installing the headlight on RS models.
[GS] Removing and installing headlight
Procedure for removing/installing the headlight on GS models.
[R] Removing and installing headlight
Procedure for removing/installing the headlight on R models.
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