BMW R 1100 RT Repair Manual page 6

BMW AG Motorcycle Division
Maintenance Schedule
R 1100 RT/R 1100 RS/R 850 GS/R 1100 GS/R 850R/R 1100 R
Customer
Order No.
Change engine oil when engine is warm, renew oil filter cartridge
Change oil in manual transmission and rear wheel drive when at operating temperature
Retighten cylinder head nuts
Adjust valve clearance
Check spark plugs
Renew spark plugs
Renew fuel filter 3) * )
Check battery acid level, if necessary top up with distilled water
Clean and grease battery terminals
Renew intake air cleaner
Check throttle cables for free movement, abrasion and kinking,
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renewing if necessary *
Check clutch clearance, adjust if necessary
Adjust Poly-V-belt [ SI 12 020 95 (700)]
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Retighten hose clips at intake pipe
Check brake pads and discs for wear, renew if necessary *
Check front/rear brake fluid level, top up if necessary *
Check brake system with regard to function, leaks; repair/renew as required *
Renew brake fluid at least once a year
Check wheel bearings, renew if necessary *
Check swinging arm bearing (no play), adjust if necessary *
Check steering damper (R850/1100R)
Lubricate side stands, centre stand (R 1100 RS) and nipple for clutch cable assembly
Check side stand switch for damage and correct operation [
Check fit of rear wheel bolts
Check bolts of control arm to specified torque
Clean and grease shaft for windshield adjustment (R 1100 RS)
Grease lower eye of front spring strut (R 1100 RS slide bearing)
Check idle speed, throttle synchronisation and CO value, adjust if necessary
Final inspection with safety/operating check:
– condition of tyres and wheels, rims and spokes, tyre pressures
– lights and signal systems
– telltale and warning lights
– clutch and gear shift
– handbrake and footbrake, steering
– instruments
– test ride, if necessary
1)
for short-distance driving or outside temperatures below 0°C every 3 months, every 3,000 km (1,800 miles) at the latest
2)
in very dirty or dusty conditions, renew the intake air cleaner element every 10,000 km (6,000 miles), or even more frequently if necessary
3)
normally every 40,000 km (24,000 miles), but if fuel is of poor quality every 20,000 km (12,000 miles)
4)
Renew Poly-V-belt every 40,000 km (24,000 miles)
5)
After 60,000 km (36,000 miles), change the maintainance free Poly-V-belt, do not adjust
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invoiced as a separate item
Order No. 01 71 7 654 296
Registration No.
Signature of mechanic
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4) 5)
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1)
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) [ SI 00 027 95 (716)]
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b SI 46 033 96 (722)]
UX-VS-2, 03.99
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Printed in Germany