Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
Repair Manual
R 1150 GS
BMW Motorrad After Sales
Publisher
© BMW Motorrad After Sales UX-VS-2
All rights reserved. Not to be reprinted, translated or duplicated either wholly or in part without prior written permission. Errors and omissions excepted; subject to technical amendment. Printed in Germany 02/00 Order number 01 79 0 021 120
Introduction
This Repair Manual will help you to perform all the main maintenance and repair work correctly and efficiently. It should be consulted regularly by workshop personnel as an addition to the practical and theoretical knowledge obtained in Training School courses. It is a contribution towards achieving even higher Service quality. A new issue of this repair manual will be published if amendments or additions (supplements) are needed. The latest issue date is shown in the header of the microfiche. Microfiches rendered invalid by the new issue should be destroyed without delay. All information in both text and illustrations refers to motorcycles in standard condition or with genuine BMW accessories installed, and not to motorcycles which have been modified in any way to depart from the manufacturer's specification. q The Repair Manual is structured in the logical sequence of the work to be performed: Removal, Disassembly, Repair, Assembly, Installation. q The entire contents are divided into individual chapters, corresponding to the Construction Groups. 11 . 10
Chap.
Page number within chapter
q Work to be performed during an Inspection is described in Group "00". The various inspection routines are numbered I, II, III and IV. This numbering is repeated in the work descriptions which follow, so that work can take place without interruption. q Use of the BMW special tools needed for certain tasks is described in the work instructions. If the need arises, repair instructions are also issued in the form of Service Information. This information is of course incorporated into the next issue of the Repair Manual. We also recommend you to consult the detailed illustrations on the Parts microfiches as an additional source of information. BMW Motorrad After Sales
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BMW Motorrad Hufelandstr. 6 D - 80937 München
All rights reserved. Not to be reprinted, translated or duplicated either wholly or in part without prior written permission. Errors and omissions excepted; subject to technical amendment. Printed in Germany
BMW Motorrad Maintenance schedule R 1100 S / R 850/1200 C / R 1150 GS
BMW Inspection every 20 000 km (12 000 miles)
40 000 (24 000) 40 000 (24 000) 60 000 (36 000)
BMW Inspection at 1000 km (600 miles)
BMW Service every 10 000 km (6 000 miles)
Customer
Licence plate No.
Order No.
Mechanic's signature
Read the fault code memory with the MoDiTeC Change oil while at regular operating temperature and renew the oil filter element
if motorcycle is used only for short journeys or at outside temperatures under 0°C (32 °F), every 3 months, but at least every 3 000 km (1 800 miles)
*)
every 2 years
Change oil in gearbox while at operating temperature
at least every 2 years*)
Change oil in rear wheel drive while at regular operating temperature; if necessary, clean inductive sensor on rear wheel every 40 000 km (24 000 miles) or at least every 2 years *) Renew fuel filter *)
normally every 40 000 km (24 000 miles), if fuel quality is poor every 20 000 km (12 000 miles)
every 2 years
Check battery acid level, if necessary add distilled water Clean and grease the battery terminals, if necessary Renew intake air filter element
in very dusty or dirty operating conditions, renew the intake air filter element every 10 000 km (6 000 miles) or even more often if necessary
*)
Renew Poly-V belt *)
renew Poly-V belt every 60 000 km (36 000 miles); do not adjust
Check brake fluid level at front and rear Check operation of brake system and freedom from leaks; repair/replace items if nec. *) Examine brake pads and discs for wear, renew if necessary *) Change the brake fluid annually Check clutch fluid level Change the clutch fluid at least every 2 years *) Check tightness of rear wheel studs Check rear wheel bearing play by tilting wheel Check swinging arm bearings (zero play); adjust if necessary *) Grease the side stand pivot Check function of side stand contact switch Check condition of spark plugs Renew spark plugs Check security of cylinder head nuts Check/adjust valve clearances Check throttle cable for free movement, abrasion and kinking; renew if necessary *) Check cable play Check synchronisation and eliminate leaks *) Final inspection with road safety and functional check:  Condition of tyres and wheels, rims and spokes if applicable, tyre pressures  Lights and signalling equipment  Telltale and warning lights  Clutch, gear shift  Front and rear brakes, steering  Instruments  If necessary, test ride *)
Charged as an additional item UX-VS-2, 04.00 Printed in Germany every 2 years
BMW Annual Service
BMW Motorrad Pre-delivery check R 1100 S / R 850/1200 C / R 1150 GS
Customer Licence plate No.
BMW Pre-delivery check
Order No.
Mechanic's signature
Check the shipping crate for damage
Motorcycle: Â Â Â Â unpack install remaining items inspect for damage check that delivery is complete:
tools documentation keys correct optional extras
Fill and charge the battery (mark with charging date)
Check engine oil level when cold; add oil if necessary
Check headlight beam angle, adjust if necessary
Check security of rear wheel studs (comply with correct tightening torque)
Check tyre pressures
Fill fuel tank
Final inspection as functional check: Â Â Â Â Â Clutch, gear shift Front and rear brakes Lights and signalling equipment, telltale and warning lights, instruments Check operation of optional extras, ABS If necessary, test ride
Confirm pre-delivery check in Service and Technical Booklet
Final cleaning
Motorcycle handed over on:
UX-VS-2, 04.00
Printed in Germany
BMW Motorrad Service data R 1150 GS
Item
Oil capacities Engine (with filter) (without filter)
Desired value
3.75 (6.60) 3.50 (6.16)
Unit of measurement/ specification
litres (Imp. pints) litres (Imp. pints)
[SI 11 048 90] Engine oil grade: brand-name HD oil for four-stroke spark-ignition engines, API classes SE, SF SG; combination with CC , or CD specification
Gearbox
Initial filling/oil changes
approx. 1.0 (1.76) up to lower edge of filler hole approx. 0.25 (0.44) oil level with bottom of filler neck Inlet: 0.15 (0.006) Exhaust: 0.30 (0.011) adjust at TDC 0.8 (0.03) 1.0 (0.04) 1100±
50
litres (Imp. pints)
Brand-name hypoid gear oil, SAE class GL 5 SAE 90
Rear wheel drive
Initial filling/oil changes
litres (Imp. pints)
Brand-name hypoid gear oil, SAE class GL 5 SAE 90
Valve clearances Measured cold (max. 35 °C/95 °F) Ignition timing Static setting Spark plugs Electrode gap Wear limit Idle speed Throttle cable setting for cold-start (increased idle) speed for throttle (twistgrip) cable for divider cable Brakes Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum front pad thickness rear pad thickness front disc thickness rear disc thickness
mm (in) mm (in)
mm (in) mm (in) min-1
zero play app. 0.5 (0.02) zero play 1.0 (0.04) wear mark 4.5 (0.18) 4.5 (0.18) front: 2.2 Â 2.5 (31.3 Â 35.6) rear: 2.5 Â 2.9 (35.6 Â 41.2) 11 32 30 30 23 21 6 8 20 40 initial torque 72 105 slacken/20 180 slacken/40 8 8 20
UX-VS-2, 06.99
mm (in) free travel DOT 4 brake fluid mm (in) mm (in) mm (in) bar (psi) bar (psi) Nm Nm Nm Nm Nm Nm Nm Nm Nm Nm Nm Nm Nm ° tightening angle Nm Nm Nm Nm
Printed in Germany
Tyre pressures depending on load
Tightening torques: Oil filter Engine oil drain plug Gearbox oil filler plug Gearbox oil drain plug Rear wheel drive oil filler/drain plug Fuel tank to rear frame Fuel pump unit to tank Poly-V belt preload Alternator to alternator carrier cover Brake calliper mounting, front/rear Rear wheel studs Tightening cylinder heads Nut M 10 screw Locknut, valve adjusting screw Cylinder head cover Spark plugs
Order No. 01 71 0 008 851
General table of contents
Group / Section Group / Section
<< Back
00 Maintenance and general instructions
11 Engine
12 Engine electrics
13 Fuel preparation and control
16 Fuel tank and lines
18 Exhaust system
21 Clutch
23 Transmission
31 Front forks
32 Steering
33 Rear wheel drive
>> Next
Group / Section Group / Section
>> Next
34 Brakes
36 Wheels and tyres
46 Frame
51 Equipment
52 Seat
61 General electrical equipment
62 Instruments
63 Lights
<< Back
00
00 Maintenance and general instructions
Tightening torques and table of consumables Pre-delivery check Maintenance Contents
Tightening torques Page
.......................................................................................................................5 ......................................................................................................... 12
Table of operating fluids
00.1
Pre-delivery check Contents - Pre-delivery check
Pre-delivery check Page
..................................................................................................................... 13 ................................................................................... 13 ............................................................................ 14
General view of crated motorcycle
Check the shipping crate for damage In case of damage in Germany
............................................................................................... 14 .............................................................................. 14
In case of damage in importer markets Unpacking the motorcycle
.................................................................................................... 14 ................................................................................... 15 .................................................................................. 15 ..................................................................... 16
Inspecting motorcycle for damage Checking that delivery is complete
Installing remaining items on motorcycle Install the windscreen Installing sump guard
................................................................................................................. 16 .................................................................................................................. 17 .......................................................................................... 18 ................................................................................. 18
Filling and charging the battery
Disengaging and raising the fuel tank Filling and charging the battery
.............................................................................................. 18 ............... 19
Checking engine oil when engine is cold, topping up if necessary Checking headlight beam angle, adjusting if necessary Checking tightness of rear wheel studs Checking tyre pressures Attaching adhesive label
......................................20
........................................................................20
........................................................................................................20 ........................................................................................................20 ................................................................................21
Final inspection and function check Final cleaning
...............................................................................................................................21 ...............................................................................................21
Handing over the motorcycle
00.2
Maintenance Contents - Maintenance
Maintenance Page
..................................................................................................................................22 ..............................................................................................22 ................................................................................22
Key to maintenance intervals
(Inspections I, II, III and IV)
Reading out MoDiTeC fault memory
Changing engine oil, replacing oil filter element
(Inspections I, II, III and IV)
......................................................22
Changing oil in gearbox
(Inspections III and IV) or at the latest every 2 years
..........................................................................................................23
Changing the oil in the rear wheel drive
........................................................................23 (Inspections I, III and IV) Every 40,000 km (24,000 miles) or at the latest every 2 years ...................................................................................................................24 (Inspection III) In normal operating conditions every 40,000 km (24,000 miles); if fuel quality is poor every 20,000 km (12,000 miles)
Replacing fue ...