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BMW AG Motorcycle (R 850 C, R 1200 C). Manual - part 1

 

 

Order No. 01 71 0 008 872

UX-VS-2, 06.99

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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)

 *

)

Change oil in gearbox while at operating temperature

at least every 2 years

*

)

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 

*

)

40 000

(24 000)

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)

40 000

(24 000)

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

60 000

(36 000)

Check brake fluid level at front and rear and top up if necessary *

)

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

every 40 000 km (24 000 miles) or at least every 2 years

 *

)

40 000

(24 000)

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

 

BMW AG Motorcycle Division
Maintenance schedule
R 1100 S / R 850/1200 C / R 1150 GS 

Order No. 01 71 0 008 872

UX-VS-2, 06.99

Printed in Germany

Customer

Licence plate No.

Order No.

Mechanic’s signature

BMW 
Pre-delivery check

Check the shipping crate for damage

Motorcycle:

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 clutch operating fluid level and brake fluid levels at front and rear

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:

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:

BMW AG Motorcycle Division
Pre-delivery check
R 1100 S / R 850/1200 C / R 1150 GS

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Contents

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00

Tightening torques 

......................................................................................................................3

Table of operating fluids 

...........................................................................................................9

Key to maintenance intervals 

..............................................................................................11

Reading out MoDiTeC fault memory 

...............................................................................11

(Inspections I, II, III and IV)

Checking throttle cable play, 
adjusting if necessary 

..............................................................................................................11

(Inspections I and III)

Changing engine oil, renew oil filter element 

.............................................................12

(Inspections I, II, III and IV)

Changing oil in gearbox 

..........................................................................................................13

(Inspections III and IV)
or at least every 2 years

Changing oil in rear wheel drive; cleaning inductive signal transmitter at 
rear wheel 

.......................................................................................................................................13

(Inspections I, III and IV)
Every 40 000 km (24 000 miles) or at least every
2 years

Renewing fuel filter 

...................................................................................................................14

(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)

Checking battery acid level/topping up if necessary, cleaning/greasing 
battery posts 

.................................................................................................................................16

(Inspections III and IV)

Renewing intake air cleaner 
element 

............................................................................................................................................16

(Inspection III)
In very dirty and dusty operating conditions, renew every 10 000 km (6 000 miles) or even more fre-
quently if necessary

Renewing Poly-V belt 

...............................................................................................................17

(every 60 000 km/36 000 miles)
(Inspection III)
Poly-V belt adjusting procedure:

Checking brake fluid level

 .........................................................................................................18

Front brake

00 Maintenance and general instructions

00.2

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Rear brake

Checking brake pads and discs for wear/renewing

 ......................................................19

(Inspections II and III)

Checking front brake pad wear

 ..............................................................................................19

Checking rear brake pad wear

 ................................................................................................19

Checking brake disc wear

 ........................................................................................................19

Renewing brake pads Front brake

 ........................................................................................20

Renewing brake padsRear brake

 ..........................................................................................20

Renewing brake fluid and bleeding brake system 

...................................................21

Renew the brake fluid annually
(Inspection IV)
[ABS Inspection II and III]

Bleeding front brake circuit/renewing brake fluid

 ...........................................................21

Additionally with [ABS]

Bleeding rear brake circuit/renewing brake fluid

 ............................................................23

Additionally with [ABS]

Checking clutch operating fluid level 

.............................................................................24

(Inspections I, II and III)

Checking tightness of rear wheel studs 

........................................................................25

(Inspection I)

Checking rear wheel bearing play by tilting wheel 

.................................................25

(Inspection III)

Checking swinging arm bearings, adjusting if necessary

 ...................................25

(Inspections I and III)

Greasing the side (prop) stand pivot 

................................................................................25

(Inspections I, II and III)

Checking function of side (prop) stand contact switch 

........................................25

(Inspections I, II, III and IV)

Tightening cylinder heads 

.....................................................................................................26

(Inspection I)

Checking/adjusting valve operating clearances 

......................................................26

(Inspections I, II and III)

Checking/renewing spark plugs 

........................................................................................27

(Inspection II)/renewing (Inspection III)

Check synchronising 

................................................................................................................27

(Inspections I, II and III)

Final inspection with road safety and functional check 

.......................................28

(Inspections I, II, III and IV)
Road safety check
Roadworthiness check

00.3

00

Tightening torques  

Model

R 850/1200 C

Connection

Nm

11 Engine

Cylinder head

Tightening sequence:

1. Tighten cylinder head nuts (oiled) crosswise

1.1 Tighten all nuts to correct torque for joint

20

1.2 Tighten all nuts to correct angle

90°

1.3 Tighten all nuts to correct angle

90°

2. M 10 bolt

40

3. M   6 screw

9

After 1000 km (600 miles), tighten cylinder head nuts 
crosswise:

1. Unfasten one nut

2. Tighten one nut to initial value

20

3. Tighten nut to wrench angle

180°

4. Unfasten/retighten M10 screw

40

Timing gear carrier to cylinder head

9

Bearing cap on rocker shaft

15

Locknut, valve adjusting screw

8

Cylinder head cover to cylinder head

9

Camshaft end cover to cylinder head

9

Air intake connection to cylinder head

9

Camshaft

Chain sprocket to camshaft

65

Camshaft bearing cap

15

Rotary breather

Vent line to alternator mount cover

M 8 screw

20

Banjo screw

25

Alternator mount cover

M 6 screw

9

M 8 screw

20

Auxiliary shaft

Chain sprocket to crankshaft

10

Chainwheel to auxiliary shaft

70

Chain tensioner housing to engine block

9

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11 Engine

Oil filter

Oil filter

11

Oil drain plug

32

Oil pump

Mesh filter basket to engine block

9

Oil pump cover

9

Pressure relief valve

35

Oil pressure switch

30

Oil cooler

Oil cooler pipe to engine block

10

Cooling oil line - banjo screw with oil vent valve

25

Oil cooler to frame

9

Oil cooler return line to engine block

35

Screw-in union for oil cooler connection at engine 
block

35 (clean threads and apply Loctite 603 to inner 
and outer threads and in the contact face area)

Cylinders

Tightening sequence:

1. M 8 screw

20

2. M 6 screw

9

3. Chain guide rail pivot screw

18

Timing chain

Chain tensioner

32

Connecting rod

Big end cap

Joint torque

20

Additional wrench
angle

80°

Crankcase

Tightening sequence:

1. M10 screw (oiled)

45

2. M  8 screw (oiled)

20

3. M 6 screw

9

Model

R 850/1200 C

Connection

Nm

00.5

12 Engine electrics

Starter motor to engine

20

Starter cover to housing

7

Positive lead to starter motor

10

Alternator to cover mount

20

Tensioning and retaining strap at alternator

20

Spacer at alternator

20

Positive lead to alternator

15

Belt pulley at alternator

50

Belt pulley to crankshaft

50

Poly-V belt preload

8

Spark plug

20

Ignition coil holder to frame

9

13 Fuel preparation and control

Oil temperature sensor to engine block

25

Air temperature sensor to air cleaner cover

10

16 Fuel tank and lines

Fuel tank to rear frame

10

18 Exhaust system

Manifold to cylinder head 

24

Clip on muffler

55 (apply Never Seez to clip contact surface)

Oxygen sensor (lambda probe) to muffler

45 (apply Never Seez to thread)

21 Clutch

Clutch housing

Joint torque

40 (oil screw threads lightly)

Additional wrench
angle

32°

Housing cover

12

Slave cylinder to gearbox

9

Clutch line to handlebar fitting

18

Model

R 850/1200 C

Connection

Nm

00.6

23 Transmission

Oil filler plug

23

Oil drain plug

55

Gearbox to engine block

22

Gear shift pedal to rear frame

41

Selector lever to selector shaft

9

Gearbox cover to gearbox housing

9

31 Front fork

Fixed tube to fork bridge

35 (free from oil and grease)

Slider tube bridge to slider tube

22 (clean thread + Loctite 243)

Quick-release axle clamp screws

20

Threaded journal to frame

130 (clean thread + Loctite 243)

Ball joint to fork slider bridge

230 (apply light coat of Never Seez to thread)

Leading link to ball joint

130 (clean thread + Loctite 2701)

Leading link to engine

right 73

Screw cap at leading link

left 42 (apply light coat of Never Seez to thread)

Spring strut to frame

40

Spring strut to leading link

40

32 Steering

Handlebar at fork bridge

21 (apply light coat of Never Seez to thread)

Twistgrip to handlebar

8

33 Rear wheel drive

Oil filler plug

23

Oil drain plug

23

Threaded ring

118 (Hylomar SQ 32 M)

Hexagon nut, input bevel gear

200 (clean thread + Loctite 2701)

Cover at rear-wheel drive housing

35

Rear-wheel drive to swinging arm

24

Swinging arm bearing journal to rear frame

right 9

Swinging arm bearing journal to rear frame

left 7 (clean thread + Loctite 2701)

Locknut at swinging arm bearing journal

160

Suspension strut to rear frame

50

Suspension strut to rear swinging arm

50

Model

R 850/1200 C

Connection

Nm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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