Motorcycle BMW R1150RT. Manual - part 5

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General view of crated motorcycle

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Checking the crated motorcycle for 
damage

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When the motorcycle arrives, check the crated 
motorcycle immediately for damage and, if nec-
essary, examine the contents for consequential 
damage.

In case of damage in Germany

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Note the damage on the delivery slip.

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Read the information sheet on damage in transit.

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Notify the supplier without delay (e.g. freight 
company or DB) and also 
Bavaria Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH 
Abteilung ZW - 12
80788 München
Tel. +49 89/14327-632
Fax. +49 89/14327-709

In case of damage in importer markets

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Note the damage on the delivery slip.

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Comply with specific national market proce-
dures. 
In case of doubt, please submit enquiries to: 
Bavaria Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH 
Abteilung ZW - 12
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Tel. +49 89/14327-632
Fax. +49 89/14327-709

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Notify the supplier (e.g. freight company) without 
delay.

Unpacking the motorcycle

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Lever off the cover.

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Remove plastic covers.

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Take out the separate pack of items:

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Front wheel

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Case lid

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Aerial

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Windscreen

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Covers

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Engine spoiler

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Cover for windscreen adjuster

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Front mudguard

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Mirrors

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Small parts/fasteners

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Documentation

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Remove the set of keys from the left rear footrest.

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Force off cross-struts with a suitable lever.

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 Attention:

Do not knock the cross-struts out or the motorcycle 
may be damaged.

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Remove the end-walls.

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Remove the side-walls.

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 Attention:

Remove any nails projecting from the base of the 
crate or lying on the base or on the floor.

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Dispose of the packing materials in an environ-
mentally responsible manner as described in Cir-
cular 23/91 - Sales.

Inspecting motorcycle for damage

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Check for defects.

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Use the “express handling service” to notify 
BMW Motorrad
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Fax: + 49 89 382 33220

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Rectify the fault.

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If parts are needed, order them through the usual 
channel.

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Costs are to be processed by the warranty claim 
system (stage 4). Defect codes:

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Parts missing

10 01 00 00 00

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Parts damaged

10 02 00 00 00

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Incorrect parts delivered

10 03 00 00 00

Checking that delivery is complete

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All optional extras

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Toolkit

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Documentation 

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Assembling the motorcycle

Installing the front wheel

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 Attention:

Degrease all brake discs.

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Remove front straps.

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Using the straps, secure the front of the motor-
cycle to the assembly crane, 
BMW No. 46 5 640.

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 Attention:

Do not damage the brake lines, Bowden cables and 
fairing panels.

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Raise the front of the motorcycle.

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 Attention:

Make sure that the motorcycle cannot topple side-
ways.

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Remove rear straps.

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Using the assembly crane, BMW No. 46 5 640, 
carefully push the motorcycle forward off the 
pallet.

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Extend the main stand and lower the motorcycle 
until it is resting firmly on the main stand and the 
rear wheel.

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 Warning:

Integral ABS When removing and installing the 
brake calipers, carefully force back the pistons only 
far enough to ensure that the wheel-circuit reservoir 
does not overflow.
If fluid escapes, top up the level in the wheel-circuit 
reservoir to the “MAX” mark.

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Remove screws securing the front brake cali-
pers.

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 Note:

Do not apply handbrake lever or footbrake lever with 
brake calipers removed/front wheel removed.

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Install the front wheel with spacer (1) and speed-
ometer drive (2).

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 Attention:

Locate stop on slider tube (A) in recess in speedom-
eter drive (B).

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Tighten the retaining screw (3).

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Install the front brake calipers.

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Release the motorcycle from the assembly 
crane, BMW No. 46 5 640.

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Compress the front fork firmly several times.

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Tighten the clamp screws.

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 Warning:

The brakes are not ready for use until the brake 
pads have been bedded against the brake discs 
with the ignition switched on.

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 Tightening torque:

Fastener of quick-release axle ..................... 30 Nm
Clamping screws of quick-release axle  ....... 22 Nm
Brake caliper to fork slider ........................... 30 Nm

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