BMW R 1150 R User Manual

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12 31 240 Replacing poly-V-belt
(Inspection III)
every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)
•
Remove left-hand oil cooler trim.
•
Remove front cover.
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Slacken alternator mounting screws and nuts
(1,3,4) and install a new poly-V- belt if necessary.
.
Poly-V-belt adjustment procedure:
Poly-V-belt installation procedure:
•
Place the poly-V-belt in position, tension it and
turn the engine over once, then relieve belt ten-
sion.
Poly-V-belt tensioning procedure:
1 Slightly tighten hex nut (1) on adjusting screw (2)
by hand (do not use tools).
2 Tighten adjusting screw (2) with a torque wrench
and keep preload applied.
3 Tighten upper retaining nut (3), then remove
torque wrench from adjusting screw.
4 Tighten all screws and nuts.
X Tightening torque:
Poly-V-belt preload ........................................ 8 Nm
Alternator
to alternator support cover........................... 20 Nm
RS110490
RS110480
1
2
3
4

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