BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

36.12
36 32 Checking front/rear wheel rim
for runout
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Remove tyre.
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Level balancing stand, BMW No. 36 3 600,
using knurled-head screws and bubble
gauge (1/2).
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Install balancing shaft, BMW No. 36 3 621, and
nut, BMW No. 36 3 622, in front-wheel bearing.
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Slightly tighten nut to preload bearing.
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Use pin (3) to lock the balancing shaft against the
balancing stand to prevent the shaft from turn-
ing.
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At the rear wheel, secure mounting device,
BMW No. 36 3 618, to the centering collar side
with wheel studs and taper rings.
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Install balancing shaft, BMW No. 36 3 607, and
nut, BMW No. 36 3 619.
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Clamp locating discs (4), BMW No. 36 3 615, to
the balancing shaft at left and right in such a way
that the shaft cannot wander.
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Check radial/axial runout.
e Attention:
Always position the dial gauge probe against the
machined section of the wheel’s inner surface.
Max. radial runout/lateral runout
Front wheel .............................. 0.5 mm (0.0197 in)
Rear wheel ................................ 0.3 mm (0.0118 in)
S360060
36 3 621
36 3 615
36 3 600
36 3 607
36 3 622
2
1
4
4
3
36 3 618
36 3 619

BMW R 1150 RT Specifications

General

Displacement	1130 cc
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Bore x Stroke	101 mm x 70.5 mm
Compression Ratio	10.3:1
ABS	Optional
Engine Type	Air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, Boxer twin
Power	95 hp at 7, 250 rpm
Torque	100 Nm at 5, 500 rpm
Dry Weight	259 kg
Front Suspension	Telelever
Rear Suspension	Paralever
Front Brakes	Dual disc
Rear Brakes	Single disc
Wheelbase	1485 mm (58.5 in)