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BMW AG Motorcycle (R 850 C, R 1200 C). Manual - part 2

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34 Brakes

Brake caliper at fork slider tube

Brake caliper to rear wheel drive

Brake disc to front wheel

24 (clean thread + Loctite 2701)

34 Brakes

Brake disc to rear wheel drive

21 (clean thread + Loctite 2701)

Master cylinder to footrest assembly

Brake pedal to footrest assembly

Brake lines/brake hose to brake
components

ABS sensor

4 (handtight)

Front brake caliper bleed screw

Rear brake caliper bleed screw

Pressure modulator bleed screw

36 Wheels and tyres

Quick-release axle clamp screws

Quick-release axle threaded connection

Rear wheel to rear wheel drive
Screw wheel studs in handtight, then tighten
in a crosswise pattern

Initial tightening

Final tightening

105

Model

R 850/1200 C

Connection

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46 Frame

Frame to engine

M12 pin

M10 screw

Rear frame

to engine

to gearbox

Side (prop) stand pivot mount to engine

Side (prop) stand to pivot mount

42 (clean thread + Loctite 243)

Footrest assembly to engine

M12 screw

M8 screw

Pillion footrest holder to rear frame

Pillion seat mount

Mudguard to slider tube bridge

51 Equipment

Mirrors 15

Ignition/steering lock to fork bridge

15 (shear bolt)

61 General electrical equipment

Horn to holder

Ground (earth) strap to engine block

63 Lights

Headlight to holder

Model

R 850/1200 C

Connection

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Table of operating fluids

Item

Use

Order number

Quantity

Lubricant

Optimoly MP 3

High-performance lubricating paste

07 55 9 062 476 100 g tube

Optimoly TA

High-temperature assembly paste

18 21 9 062 599 100 g tube

Silicone grease 300, heavy

Damping grease

07 58 9 058 193 10 g tube

Retinax EP2

Wheel, steering head and taper roller
bearing grease

83 22 9 407 845 100 g tube

Contact spray

81 22 9 400 208 300 ml aerosol

Chain spray

Drive chain

72 60 2 316 676
72 60 2 316 667

50 ml spray
300 ml spray

Sealants

3-Bond 1110 B

Surface sealant

07 58 9 056 998 5 g tube

3-Bond 1209

Surface sealant

07 58 9 062 376 30 g tube

omni VISC 1002

Surface sealant

07 58 1 465 170 90 g tube

Loctite 574

Surface sealant

81 22 9 407 301 50 ml tube

Curil K 2

Heat-conductive sealant

81 22 9 400 243 250 g can

Hylomar SQ 32 M

Permanently elastic sealant

81 22 9 400 339 100 g tube

Adhesives and retaining
agents

Loctite 648

Joint adhesive (low clearance)

07 58 9 067 732 5 g bottle

Loctite 638

Joint adhesive (greater clearance)

07 58 9 056 030 10 ml bottle

Loctite 243

Thread retainer, medium-strength

07 58 9 056 031 10 ml bottle

Loctite 270

Thread retainer, strong

81 22 9 400 086 10 ml bottle

Loctite 2701

Thread retainer, strong

33 17 2 331 095 10 ml bottle

Loctite 454

Cyanacrylate adhesive (gel)

07 58 9 062 157 20 g tube

Cleaner

Brake cleaner

83 11 9 407 848 600 ml aerosol

Metal Polish

Polish for chromium plated parts

82 14 9 400 890 100 g tube

Testing agent

Penetrant MR 68

Crack testing agent for aluminum
housings

83 19 9 407 855 500 ml spray

Entwickler MR 70

Crack testing agent for aluminum
housings

81 22 9 407 495 500 ml spray

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Key to maintenance intervals

–

BMW Inspection
1000 km/600 miles

–

BMW Service

–

BMW Inspection

III

–

BMW Annual Service

Reading out MoDiTeC fault memory

(Inspections I, II, III and IV)

•

Remove the left air cleaner trim panel.

•

Connect MoDiTeC to diagnostic plug.

•

Read out the fault memory.

•

Perform any repair work indicated.

Checking throttle cable play,
adjusting if necessary

(Inspections I and III)

•

Check throttle cable for free movement and free-
dom from abrasion or kinking; renew if neces-
sary.

•

With the steering turned to various angles, open
the throttle twistgrip fully and allow it to close
again.

•

When released, the twistgrip must return to the
closed position by itself.

•

Pull back the protective cap.

•

Preset throttle cable play with the engine cold to
1.5 mm (0.06 in).

•

Warm the engine up to its regular operating tem-
perature.

•

Adjust throttle cable play to 0.5 mm (0.02 in).

Adjusting value:
Initial throttle cable play setting
(engine cold) ................................. 1.5 mm (0.06 in)
Throttle cable play (engine warm) .. 0.5 mm (0.02 in)

C000010

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Changing engine oil, renew oil filter
element

(Inspections I, II, III and IV)

Note:

If the motorcycle is ridden only for short distances or
outside temperatures are below 0°C (32°F): change
the oil and renew the oil filter element every
3 months, but at least every 3 000 km (1 800 miles).

•

Change the oil while it is at regular operating
temperature.

•

Remove screw plug.

•

Unscrew oil drain plug and drain off oil.

•

Fit new seal and screw in drain plug.

•

Use oil filter wrench, BMW No. 11 4 650, to un-
screw and remove the oil filter.

•

Coat sealing ring on new oil filter element with oil
and screw in.

•

Add oil.

•

Insert and tighten the screw plug.

•

Check engine oil level with the motorcycle in a
horizontal position; use the auxiliary stand,
BMW No. 00 1 550.

Caution:

Never add engine oil above the MAX mark.

Tightening torque:

Oil filter......................................................... 11 Nm
Oil drain plug................................................ 32 Nm

Fill quantity for engine:
With oil
filter change .. 3.75 l (6.6 Imp. pints/3.96 US quarts)
Without oil
filter change .. 3.50 l (6.2 Imp. pints/3.69 US quarts)
Oil volume between MIN and
MAX marks......0.50 l (0.88 Imp. pint/0.52 US quart)

Engine oil grade:
Brand-name HD oil for four-stroke spark-ignition en-
gine, API classifications SE, SF, SG; combination
with CC or CD specification.

C000240

C000030

11 4 650

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Changing oil in gearbox

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

•

Change the gearbox oil while at regular operating
temperature.

•

Loosen clip/trim (1) at right silencer and turn
downwards.

•

Take out oil filler plug (3) and oil drain plug (2) and
allow the oil to drain out.

•

Clean the magnet in the oil drain plug.

•

Insert the oil drain plug again.

Note:

Add oil to the gearbox up to the lower edge of the
filler hole, then place the motorcycle on its side
(prop) stand and add the remaining 0.2 litre
(0.35 Imp. pint, 0.21 US quart).

•

Add gearbox oil.

•

Insert oil filler plug with new seal.

Tightening torque:

Oil drain plug................................................ 55 Nm
Oil filler plug ................................................. 23 Nm
Exhaust pipe clip at silencer (muffler) ........... 55 Nm

Fill quantity:
Initial filling.......1.0 l (1.76 Imp. pints/1.06 US quart)
During
oil changes......1.0 l (1.76 Imp. pints/1.06 US quart)

Oil grade for gearbox:
Brand-name hypoid gear oil, SAE 90, API class GL 5

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

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

•

Change the gearbox oil while at regular operating
temperature.

Caution:

Note that the interior of the gearbox is slightly pres-
surised.

•

Slacken off oil drain plug (4) so that the pressure
drops.

•

Unscrew and remove oil filler plug (5).

•

Unscrew and remove oil drain plug (4) and allow
the oil to drain out.

•

Fit new seal and screw in drain plug.

•

Add gearbox oil.

•

Insert oil filler plug with new seal.

•

Release the fastening, pull out inductive signal
transmitter (6) and clean it.

Tightening torque:

Oil drain plug................................................ 23 Nm
Oil filler plug ................................................. 23 Nm

Fill quantity:
Initial filling up to lower edge of filler
hole.........app. 0.20 l (0.35 Imp. pint/0.21 US quart)
Oil change up to lower edge of filler
hole.........app. 0.20 l (0.35 Imp. pint/0.21 US quart)

Oil grade for rear wheel drive:
Brand-name hypoid gear oil, SAE 90, API class GL 5

C000040

C000050

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Renewing fuel filter

(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)

•

Remove seat.

•

Remove right air cleaner trim panel.

•

Remove left and right trim panels.

Caution:

Fuel is flammable and a hazard to health. Observe
relevant safety regulations.

•

Take off the fuel tank.

•

Seal the fuel feed and return lines with a hose
clip, BMW No. 13 3 010, detach and pull off.

•

Pull the plug connector off the fuel pump assem-
bly.

•

Lift off fuel tank.

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13 3 010

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•

Drain fuel tank.

•

Remove fuel pump assembly.

•

Detach hoses from fuel filter (1).

Caution:

Note correct direction of flow through fuel filter.
Use only an O-ring seal (2) in good condition.
After installing, check fuel pump assembly for leaks.

•

Fit new fuel filter.

•

Secure non-reusable hose clips with pliers,
BMW No. 13 1 500.

Tightening torque:

Fuel pump unit .............................................. 5 Nm

Installing:

Note:

Note correct path of vent lines.

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