BMW R1150- User Manual

6 Cold Engine and Drivetrain Procedures Check Alternator Belt Tools Parts T-handle hex – 4mm none 1. Remove the four bolts holding the black plastic alternator belt cover at the front of the engine, 4mm T-handle hex. 2. Remove the cover by sliding it straight down. 3. Check the belt for cracks or sh...

7 Valve Adjustment Tools Parts T-handle hex – 3mm, 5mm, 6mm none plug wire cap puller sparkplug socket short extension ratchet rag hex socket - 6mm long thin screwdriver box wrench – 10mm, 17mm small flashlight feeler gauges sharp awl 1. Remember – engine cold! 2. Bike on centerstand. 3. Transmissio...

8 Note: The valve covers may stick slightly and you will need to tap them firmly with the palm of your hand. Note: Be careful not to dislodge the black rubber vibration damper block in the bottom front of the valve adjustment area (not on some R1100GS). 12. Remove the black rubber timing hole plug, ...

10 Spark Plugs Tools Parts T-handle hex –5mm, 6mm spark plugs plug wire cap puller sparkplug socket short extension ratchet rag hex socket - 6mm small flashlight spark plug gauge torque wrench anti-seize paste 1. The spark plugs were removed in steps 1 – 9 of the preceding valve adjustment procedure...

13 Brake and Clutch Fluid Tools Parts phillips screwdriver brake fluid towel Note: R1100GS does not have a hydraulic clutch. See previous procedure. Note: Brake fluid can ruin the bike’s paint, so cover the tank and any painted or plastic parts with a towel if you are adding or changing fluid!!! Fro...

15 Battery Inspection Tools Parts flashlight, minimag distilled H 2 O phillips screwdriver hex socket – 6mm ratchet Quick Check Method 1. Place the bike on the centerstand. 2. Remove the front seat. 3. Hold a minimag flashlight right up against the batttery, at the expected electrolyte level, and ne...

16 Fuel Filter Tools Parts siphon fuel filter empty gas can large tank o-ring rubber gloves 2 small hose clamps pencil 2 tiny hose clamps hex bit socket – 6mm socket – 8mm ratchet Note: I have not done this procedure on an R1150GS yet, so the following is based on the procedure for my R1100R which s...

17 Miscellaneous Tools Parts tire gauge none sockets hex bit sockets ratchet torque wrench powdered graphite 1. Check tires for nails, tread wear, damage, etc. 2. Check tire pressure. 3. Check rear wheel lug bolts, 17mm socket, torque to 105 Nm. 4. Check the front wheel – axle bolt, 30 Nm, - axle cl...

18 Sump Guard Removal Tools Parts socket – 10mm loctite(?) ratchet channel lock pliers Note: Before you do the test ride, remove the sump guard (skid/bash plate) from the bottom of the engine in preparation for the oil and filter change after your test ride. It is much more pleasant to do before the...

19 Hot Engine and Drivetrain Procedures (i.e. normal operating temperature) Throttle Body Sync Tools Parts Twin Max or carb stix none screwdriver, flat blade needle nose pliers wrench, 10mm house fans Note: If you are doing this procedure for the first time, you should seat the brass bypass screw an...

20 9. Adjust the large brass bypass screw on each TB to get an idle speed of ~1100rpm - turn both out, counterclockwise, to increase the idle speed - turn both in, clockwise, to decrease the idle speed. 10. Adjust the same large brass bypass screw on each TB to get the Twin Max to zero i.e. to balan...

21 Engine Oil and Filter Change Tools Parts oil filter tool oil – 4 qts. hex bit socket – 8mm oil filter ratchet crush washer - drain plug torque wrench rubber gloves funnel oil drain pan rag 1. Remove the sump plates (skid/bash plates) – see page 18 for instructions. 2. Be sure the engine is hot (g...

22 Transmission Gear Oil Change Tools Parts hex bit socket – 8mm gear oil, synthetic (75W/90) 1000cc socket – 13mm crush washers ratchet - drain plug short extension - fill plug oil drain pan carb or brake cleaner torque wrench clear tubing (tygon) funnel measuring cylinder (photo store) rag 1. Put ...

24 Other Procedures Brake Pad Replacement Tools Parts hex bit socket – 8mm brake pads ratchet hammer punch (nail?) screwdriver, flat blade torque wrench Note: I have not done this procedure on an R1150GS yet, so the following is based on the procedure for my R1100R which should be similar. Note: Man...

26 Tire Change Tools Parts hex bit socket –6, 8mm tires ratchet wheel weights socket – 17mm screwdriver pencil wood frame of 2x2” (16” sq. OD) bead breaker (JC Whitney) balancing stand (homemade) tire irons, 3 tire lube paint brush (for applying lube) valve core tool heavy rubber mallet razor knife ...

27 Front Tire Change Hints: Warm the tires in the sun! A warm tire goes on much more easily. When levering the last of the tire bead onto the wheel, be absolutely certain the opposite bead is not seated but rather squeezed into the middle of the wheel. Put just the wheel, no tire on it, on the balan...