BMW R 1150 R User Manual

34.12
Checking and adjusting piston rod
play
•
Set the adjusting screw of the footbrake lever to
distance A.
Distance A:... 14 +/- 0.5 mm (0.5512 +/- 0.1969 in)
(Top edge of footbrake lever to top edge of adjusting
screw.)
•
Insert feeler gauge at right angles to direction of
travel between the brake-light switch lever and
the stop on the footrest plate (arrow).
Feeler gauge thickness: .......... 0.2 mm (0.0078 in)
•
Slacken locknut (1).
•
Turn the piston rod (2) to the right in the direction
of the brake pedal until there is play.
•
Carefully back off piston rod to take up play and
tighten locknut.
•
Remove feeler gauge.
•
Check play.
•
Apply coloured sealing lacquer to the locknut.
Removing and refitting brake piston
in handlebar fitting (a 32.7)
R21340040
2
1
A

BMW R 1150 R Specifications

General

Displacement	1130 cc
Transmission	5-speed
Dry Weight	219 kg
Bore x Stroke	101 mm x 70.5 mm
Compression Ratio	10.3:1
Final Drive	Shaft drive
Engine Type	Air/oil-cooled flat twin (boxer), four-stroke
Power	85 hp (63 kW) @ 6750 rpm
Torque	98 Nm
Fuel Capacity	20.4 liters
Seat Height	800 mm
Front Suspension	Telelever
Rear Suspension	Paralever
Rear Brakes	Single 276 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Wheelbase	1, 487 mm