BMW k 1200 rs User Manual

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12 41 Disassembling and reassembling
starter motor
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Clamp the starter motor in the vise (with soft
jaws) at its retaining lugs.
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Unscrew tie-rods (14).
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Pull off bearing cap (13).
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Remove seal (11) and O-ring (12) and inspect
them for damage.
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Pull out armature (1).
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Take off spacing washer (2).
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
Removing/installing brush holder
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Unscrew hex nut (6).
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Take off outer insulating washer (5).
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Take off brush holder plate (3) with carbon brush
holder (9), inner insulator (8) and O-ring (7).
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
Replacing carbon brushes
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Using a small screwdriver, raise spring (10) and
pull the carbon brush out in the direction of the
arrow.
L Note:
Insert the carbon brush with the angled side toward
the spring.
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BMW k 1200 rs Specifications

General

Displacement	1171 cc
Bore x Stroke	70.5 mm x 75 mm
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Transmission	6-speed
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke in-line four-cylinder
Power	96 kW (130 hp) @ 8750 rpm
Torque	115 Nm (11.7 mkg) @ 6750 rpm
Front Suspension	Telelever
Rear Suspension	Paralever
Front Brakes	Dual 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 285 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Seat Height	790 mm