
calcActive())">
Service & repair manual BMW 1100 RT RS GS R
What's Included?

Fast Download Speeds
Online & Offline Access
Access PDF Contents & Bookmarks
Full Search Facility
Print one or all pages of your manual

BMW Motorcycle
After Sales
R 1100 RT
R 1100 RS
R 850/1100 GS
R 850/1100 R
Repair Manual

Published by: © BMW Motorcycle
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.
Produced in Germany 02/00

Introduction
This repair manual will help you to perform all the main maintenance and repair work correctly and efficient-
ly. 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.
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.
● The repair manual is structured in the logical sequence of the work to be performed: Removal, Dis-
assembly, Repair, Assembly, Installation.
● The entire contents are divided into individual chapters, corresponding to the Construction Groups.
11 . 10
Chap. Page number within chapter
● 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.
● 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 Motorcycle
After Sales
Published by: 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.
Produced in Germany

00 Maintenance and general instructions
11 Motor
12 Engine electrics
13 Fuel preparation and control
16 Fuel tank and lines
18 Exhaust system
21 Clutch
23 Gearbox
31 Front fork
32 Steering
33 Rear wheel drive
>> Continuation
Contents
<< Back
Group / Chapter

34 Brakes
36 Wheels and tyres
46 Frame
51 Equipment
52 Seat
61 General electrical equipment
62 Instruments
63 Lights
<< Back
>> Continuation
Group / Chapter

Order No. 01 71 7 654 296 UX-VS-2, 03.99 Printed in Germany
Customer Registration No.
Order No. Signature of mechanic
BMW Inspection
1000 km/ 600 mls
BMW Service
10 000 km/6000 mls
BMW Inspection
20 000 km/12 000 mls
BMW
Annual Service
Change engine oil when engine is warm, renew oil filter cartridge
1)
Change oil in manual transmission and rear wheel drive when at operating temperature
Retighten cylinder head nuts
Adjust valve clearance
Check spark plugs
Renew spark plugs
Renew fuel filter
3)
*
)
Check battery acid level, if necessary top up with distilled water
Clean and grease battery terminals
Renew intake air cleaner
2)
Check throttle cables for free movement, abrasion and kinking,
renewing if necessary *
)
Check clutch clearance, adjust if necessary
Adjust Poly-V-belt [b SI 12 020 95 (700)]
4) 5)
Retighten hose clips at intake pipe
Check brake pads and discs for wear, renew if necessary *
)
Check front/rear brake fluid level, top up if necessary *
)
[b SI 00 027 95 (716)]
Check brake system with regard to function, leaks; repair/renew as required *
)
Renew brake fluid at least once a year
Check wheel bearings, renew if necessary *
)
Check swinging arm bearing (no play), adjust if necessary *
)
Check steering damper (R850/1100R)
Lubricate side stands, centre stand (R 1100 RS) and nipple for clutch cable assembly
Check side stand switch for damage and correct operation [b SI 46 033 96 (722)]
Check fit of rear wheel bolts
Check bolts of control arm to specified torque
Clean and grease shaft for windshield adjustment (R 1100 RS)
Grease lower eye of front spring strut (R 1100 RS slide bearing)
Check idle speed, throttle synchronisation and CO value, adjust if necessary
Final inspection with safety/operating check:
– condition of tyres and wheels, rims and spokes, tyre pressures
– lights and signal systems
– telltale and warning lights
– clutch and gear shift
– handbrake and footbrake, steering
– instruments
– test ride, if necessary
1)
for short-distance driving or outside temperatures below 0°C every 3 months, every 3,000 km (1,800 miles) at the latest
2)
in very dirty or dusty conditions, renew the intake air cleaner element every 10,000 km (6,000 miles), or even more frequently if necessary
3)
normally every 40,000 km (24,000 miles), but if fuel is of poor quality every 20,000 km (12,000 miles)
4)
Renew Poly-V-belt every 40,000 km (24,000 miles)
5)
After 60,000 km (36,000 miles), change the maintainance free Poly-V-belt, do not adjust
*)
invoiced as a separate item
BMW AG Motorcycle Division
Maintenance Schedule
R1100RT/R1100RS/R850GS/R1100GS/R850R/R1100R

Order No. 01 71 7 654 296 UX-VS-2, 03.99 Printed in Germany
Customer Registration No.
Order No. Signature of mechanic
BMW
Pre-delivery check
Inspect crates on receipt for signs of damage
Motorcycle:
– unpack
– check scope of delivery
– install/complete
– clean
Battery:
– remove
– add battery acid
– charge
– grease the terminal posts
– re-install (mark date)
Check complete specification delivery:
– tools
– handbooks and documents
– keys
– optional extras
Check headlight (basic setting), adjust if necessary
Check front and rear wheel brake fluid levels
Check torque setting of the rear wheel retaining studs
Check tyre pressure
Check engine oil level, top up if necessary
Fuel the motorcycle
Check basic clutch setting, adjust if necessary
Safety/operating check as final inspection:
– idle speed
– clutch, gear shifting
– steering
– front and rear brakes
– telltale and warning lights, instruments, lighting and signalling equipment
– ABS
– test ride, if necessary
BMW AG Motorcycle Division
Pre-delivery check
R1100RT/R1100RS/R850GS/R1100GS/R850R/R1100R

B
Order No. 01 71 9 799 171 UX-VS-1, 7/95 Printed in Germany
Designation Data Measuring unit or
specification
Oilcapacities
Engine (incl. filter)
Engine (without filter renewal)
Gearbox
Rear wheel drive
3.75
5.50
fresh fill 1.0
change 0.8
fresh fill 0.25
change 0.23
litre
litre
[SI 11 048 90]
Brand-name HD oil for
petrol engines of API classi-
fication SE, SF, SG;
combination with CC or CD
specification
litre
litre
litre
litre
Valve clearance
measured cold, i.e. at max. 35 °C E 0.15 / A 0.30 mm
Ignition
Static ignition
disconnect at
6° b TDC
Spark plugs
Electrode gap
limit of wear
Bosch FR5DTC
0.8
1.0
mm
mm
Engine idle speed 1000 +150 1/min
CO value (without catalytic converter) 1.5 ±0.5 Vol %
Cable adjustment
for increased cold starting speed (without cable junction)
(with cable junction)
throttle (without cable junction)
gas cable (one piece)
connecting cable
throttle (with cable junction)
gas cable (one piece)
junction cable
< 1
no backslash
ca. 0.5
no backslash
ca. 0.5
no backslash
mm play
mm play
mm play
Clutch cable adjustment
wire cable at handle bar lever
at lever
12.0
7.0
mm thread
mm play
Tyre pressure
depending on load and speed
front: 2.2 – 2.5
rear: 2.5 – 2.9
bar
bar
Tightening torques:
Oilfilter
Engine oil drain plug
Gearbox oil drain plug
Rear wheel drive oil drain plug
Locknut valve adjustment
Cylinder head cover
Generator to bracket
Tension multiple ripped belt (Poly-V)
Spark plugs
Fuel tank to rear frame
Fuel pump to tank
Adjustable handle bars
Quick release axle thread (axial)
Quick release axle clamp
Brake caliper
Bearing bolt swingarm to gearbox/rear axle
Idler bearing pin on swinging arm on gearbox/rear wheel drive
Locknut
Rear wheel retaining studs
Tube clips to air intake pipe
Screw connect. spring strut on control arm (RS with slide bearing)
Tighten cylinder head
– M 10 screw
11
32
23
23
8
8
20
8
20
22
6
20
30
22
front / rear 40
150 (Loctite 2701)
7 (Loctite 2701)
105 (Loctite 2701)
105
2
43
Thighten 20
180
40
Nm
Nm
Nm
Nm
Nm
Nm
Nm
Nm
Nm
Nm
Nm
Nm
Nm
Nm
Nm
Nm (clean thread)
Nm (clean thread)
Nm (clean thread)
Nm
Nm
Nm (8.8 screw)
Nm
° Torsion angle
Nm
BMW AG Motorcycle Division
Service Data
R 1100 RT/R 1100 RS/R 1100 GS/R 1100 R/R 850 R

00.1
Contents Page
00
Tightening torques R 1100 RS / R 1100 RT ....................................................................3
Tightening torques R 850/1100 GS und R 850/1100 R ........................................... 12
Operating materials ................................................................................................................... 21
Key to maintenance intervals ................................................................................................... 22
Change engine oil, renew oil filter element ................................................................. 22
(Inspection I, II, III, IV) ........................................................................................................................ 22
Change the oil in the gearbox and rear wheel drive ............................................... 23
(Inspection I, III, IV) ............................................................................................................................ 23
Changing oil in gearbox ............................................................................................................. 23
Changing oil in rear wheel drive ............................................................................................. 23
Checking battery acid level/topping up if necessary, cleaning/greasing
battery posts ................................................................................................................................. 24
(Inspection III, IV) ............................................................................................................................... 24
Renewing air cleaner ............................................................................................................... 24
(Inspection III) .................................................................................................................................... 24
Renewing fuel filter ................................................................................................................... 25
(Inspektion III) .................................................................................................................................... 25
Checking/renewing spark plugs ........................................................................................ 29
(Inspection II, III) ................................................................................................................................ 29
Taking up slack at cylinder heads .................................................................................... 29
(Inspection I) ...................................................................................................................................... 29
Checking/adjusting valve operating clearances ...................................................... 30
(Inspection I, II, III) ............................................................................................................................. 30
Adjusting Poly-V belt ................................................................................................................ 31
(Inspection I, II, III) ............................................................................................................................. 31
Renewing Poly-V belt
(40 000 km/24 000miles) .......................................................................................................... 31
(renew maintenance-free belts every 60 000 km/36 000 miles) ......................................................... 31
Checking brake pads and discs for wear/renewing ............................................... 32
(Inspection III) .................................................................................................................................... 32
(ABS: Inspection II, III) ....................................................................................................................... 32
00 Maintenance and general instructions

00.2
Contents Page
Checking brake pads for wear ................................................................................................ 32
Renewing brake pads – front brake ...................................................................................... 32
[RS] Renewing brake pads - rear brake .............................................................................. 33
[GS/R/RT] Renewing brake pads - rear brake ................................................................. 33
Checking brake discs for wear ............................................................................................... 33
Checking brake fluid level/topping up ............................................................................ 33
(Inspection III) .................................................................................................................................... 33
Bleeding/renewing the brake fluid using the handbrake lever/
brake pedaln ................................................................................................................................. 34
(Inspection III, IV) ............................................................................................................................... 34
Bleeding front brake circuit/renewing fluid ........................................................................ 34
Bleeding rear brake circuit/renewing brake fluid ............................................................ 34
Grease the centre stand [RS], side stand and clutch cable nipple ................ 35
(Inspection II, III, IV) ........................................................................................................................... 35
[RS] Cleaning and greasing the windshield adjusting shaft ............................... 35
(Inspection III) .................................................................................................................................... 35
[RS] Grease front suspension strut at its lower attachment lug
(version with plain bearing only) ........................................................................................ 35
(Inspection II, III) ................................................................................................................................ 35
Checking/adjusting clutch operating clearance ...................................................... 36
(Inspection I, II, III) ............................................................................................................................. 36
Checking tightness of rear wheel studs ........................................................................ 37
(Inspection I) ...................................................................................................................................... 37
[RS] Check tightness of screws at adjustable handlebar .................................... 37
(Inspection I) ...................................................................................................................................... 37
[R] Check steering damper ................................................................................................... 37
(Inspection II, III) ................................................................................................................................ 37
Taking up slack on hose clips at intake stub pipen ................................................ 37
(Inspection I, III) ................................................................................................................................. 37
Checking front wheel bearings/
checking tilt play at rear wheel .......................................................................................... 37
(Inspection III) .................................................................................................................................... 37
Checking swinging arm bearings, adjusting if necessary ................................... 37
(Inspection I, II, III) ............................................................................................................................. 37
Checking/adjusting throttle synchronisation and CO emission value .......... 38
(Inspection I, II, III, IV) ........................................................................................................................ 38
Final inspection with road safety and functional check ....................................... 42
(Inspection I, II, III, IV) ........................................................................................................................ 42
You're Reading a Preview
What's Included?

Fast Download Speeds
Online & Offline Access
Access PDF Contents & Bookmarks
Full Search Facility
Print one or all pages of your manual
$31.99
Viewed 71 Times Today

Loading...
Secure transaction
What's Included?

Fast Download Speeds
Online & Offline Access
Access PDF Contents & Bookmarks
Full Search Facility
Print one or all pages of your manual
$31.99
Are you looking to service and repair your BMW 1100 RT, RS, GS, R? Look no further! Our official certified Service & Repair manual is here to assist you. Whether you're a professional mechanic or a DIY enthusiast, this manual provides comprehensive guidance for maintaining and repairing your vehicle.
This manual covers the following model(s):
- BMW R1100 RT 2000
- R1100 RS 2000
- R1100 GS 2000
- 1100R 2000
- R850GS 2000
- R850R 2000
Our manuals are of exceptional quality, ensuring that the files contain high-resolution images for clear and detailed reference. Rest assured, we only offer original manuals, not copied versions.
Key chapters included in this manual:
- Maintenance and general instructions
- Motor
- Engine electrics
- Fuel preparation and control
- Fuel tank and lines
- Radiator
- Exhaust system
- Clutch
- Gearbox
- Front fork
- Steering
- Rear wheel drive
- Brakes
- Wheels and tyres
- Frame
- Equipment
- Seat
- General electrical equipment
- Instruments
- Lights
Language: English
Format: PDF
Pages: 464
If you have any specific requests or inquiries, feel free to reach out to us. We are here to assist you.