BMW Motorcycle (R1100RT, R1100RS, R850/1100GS, R850/1100R). Manual - part 43

 

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BMW Motorcycle (R1100RT, R1100RS, R850/1100GS, R850/1100R). Manual - part 43

 

 

36.13

Checking front/rear wheel rim for 
runout

Remove tyre.

Install balancing shaft (1), BMW No. 36 3 606, to-
gether with measuring bushing (2) and nut (3), 
BMW No. 36 3 616, in the front wheel bearings.

Lightly preload bearing with knurled nut (3).

Prevent balancing shaft from turning by inserting 
pin at balancing frame.

At the rear wheel, attach the mounting fixture (4), 
BMW No. 36 3 613, on the centering collar side 
with the wheel studs and a spacing washer, then 
install the balancing shaft.

Clamp locating discs, BMW No. 36 3 615, on the 
balancing shaft at left and right so that the shaft 
cannot wander.

Align the balancing fixture, BMW No. 36 3 600
with knurled screws/bubble gauge (5/6).

Check radial/axial runout.

e

 Caution:

Only apply dial gauge to machined inner face of 
wheel rim.

Max. vertical runout/lateral runo
Cast alloy wheel
front .........................................  0.5 mm (0.0197 in)
rear ..........................................  0.3 mm (0.0118 in)
Spoked wheel
front/back.................................  1.3 mm (0.0512 in)

36 3 616

36 3 613

36 3 606

36 3 600

1

2

3

4

5

6

36 3 616

RS360060

36.14

[GS/R (spoked wheel)] Removing 
and installing spokes

e

 Caution:

It is not permitted to replace more than one spoke.

Unfasten grub screw (1).

Unfasten spoke nipple (2)/remove spoke.

Install new spoke.

Center the wheel rim.

X

 Tightening torque:

Spoke nipple  ................................................. 5 Nm

[GS/R (spoked wheel)] Centering 
wheel rim

Max. permissible lateral/vertical runout ...1.3 mm 

.............................................................. (0.0512 in)

Max. horizontal runout which can be eliminated 
by centering 
...............................................2.0 mm

.............................................................. (0.0787 in)

L

 Note:

Vertical runout cannot be compensated for by 
centering the rim.

Centering horizontal runout

Determine maximum deviation (plus (+) and 
minus (-)).

To center the wheel, the spoke nipples must be 
tightened on the side directly opposite the lar-
gest deviation.

Remove grub screw from relevant spoke nipple 
before tightening.

Working forwards and backwards from the max-
imum and minimum value points, take up slack at 
every 3rd spoke nipple.

e

 Caution:

Never attempt to compensate for the entire horizon-
tal runout at only one or two spokes.

At the point where the maximum plus and minus 
values occur, take up slack at 2 spokes.

Four spokes are therefore tightened during each 
centering operation.

Check horizontal runout with a dial gauge.

After every correction of horizontal runout, check 
vertical runout again. 

If necessary, repeat the centering operation.

Lock tightened spokes into place with grub 
screws.

X

 Tightening torque:

Spoke nipple .................................................. 5 Nm
Grub screw .................................................... 1 Nm

1

2

GS360080

GS360090

46.1

Contents

Page

46

Technical Data

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

General view, frame 

....................................................................................................................7

[RT] General view of fairing sections 

................................................................................8

[RT] Removing and installing front mudguard 

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

[RT] Removing and installing fairing sections 

............................................................10

[RT] Removing and installing wind-shield 

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

[RT] Removing and installing inner fairing panel 

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

[RT] Removing and installing upper section of fairing 

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

[RT] Removing and installing fairing holder 

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

[RT] Removing and installing luggage rack/case holder 

.....................................15

[RT] Removing and installing rear fairing 

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

[RT] Removing and installing number plate mount  

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

[RT] Removing and installing lower rear section 

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

[RT/GS/R] Removing and installing center stand 

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

Removing and installing side stand 

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

[RT] Removing and installing left footrest plate 

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

[RT] Removing and installing right footrest plate 

....................................................22

[RT] Removing and installing frame 

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

[RS] Removing and installing front mudguard 

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

[RS] Removing and installing side sections of fairing 

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

[RS] Removing and installing side sections of full fairing 

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

[RS] Removing and installing wind-shield 

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

[RS] Removing and installing adjustable windshield 

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

[RS] Removing and installing inner fairing panel 

.....................................................29

[RS] Removing and installing top section of fairing 

................................................30

[RS] Removing and installing fairing holder 

................................................................31

46 Frame

46.2

Contents

Page

Removing and installing frame 

...........................................................................................32

[RS] Removing and installing grab handle/case holder 

.......................................33

[RS] Removing and installing rear fairing 

.....................................................................34

[RS] Removing and installing number plate bracket 

..............................................35

[RS] Removing and installing lower rear section 

.....................................................36

Removing and installing rear section of frame 

..........................................................37

[RS] Removing and installing center stand 

.................................................................38

[RS] Removing and installing rear footrest plate 

.....................................................40

[RS/R] Removing and installing front footrest plate 

...............................................41

[GS/R] Removing and installing front mudguard 

......................................................42

[GS] Removing and installing windshield 

.....................................................................43

[GS] Removing and installing front fairing 

...................................................................44

[GS] Removing and installing fairing holder 

................................................................45

[GS] Removing and installing luggage rack 

................................................................46

[GS/R] Removing and installing number plate bracket 

.........................................47

[GS/R] Removing and installing rear mudguard 

.......................................................48

[GS/R] Removing and installing rear footrest plate 

................................................49

[GS] Removing and installing front footrest plate 

....................................................50

[R] Removing and installing rear fairing 

........................................................................51

Checking running gear 

............................................................................................................52

Measuring wheel track offset 

..................................................................................................52

46.3

46

Technical Data

R 1100 RS

Location of manufacturer’s type plate / frame number

On frame, at right

Length, overall

mm (in)

2175 (85.63)

Max. height excl. mirrors

mm (in)

1286 (50.63)

Width over handlebar, with weights

mm (in)

735 (28.937)

Width over pillion footrests

mm (in)

667 (26.26)

Height of seat at unladen weight

mm (in)

800 (31.496)

- with adjustable seat

mm (in)

780/800/820
(30.71/31.496/32.28)

Wheelbase in normal-load position

mm (in)

1473 (57.99)

Ground clearance in normal-load position

mm (in)

153 (6.024)

Caster angle in normal-load position

mm (in)

111 (4.37)

Steering head angle in normal-load position

°

64.5

Max. heel angle with 85 kg (187.425 lb) rider

°

49

Max.wheel track offset

mm (in)

9 (0.354)

Unladen weight, ready for road, full tank

kg (lb)

239 (526.995)

Axle load distribution (without rider), 
front/rear

%

52.7/47.3

Permitted total weight

kg (lb)

450 (992.25)

46.4

Technical Data

R 1100 RT

Location of manufacturer’s type plate / frame number

On frame, at right

Length, overall

mm (in)

2230 (87.795)

Max. height excl. mirrors

mm (in)

1380 (54.33)

Width over handlebar, with weights

mm (in)

775 (30.512)

Width over pillion footrests

mm (in)

677 (26.65)

Height of seat at unladen weight

mm (in)

800 (31.496)

- with adjustable seat

mm (in)

780/800/820
(30.71/31.496/32.28)

Wheelbase in normal-load position

mm (in)

1485 (58.4645)

Ground clearance in normal-load position

mm (in)

153 (6.024)

Caster angle in normal-load position

mm (in)

122 (4.803)

Steering head angle in normal-load position

°

62.9

Max. heel angle with 85 kg rider

°

46

Max.wheel track offset

mm (in)

9 (0.354)

Unladen weight, ready for road, full tank

kg (lb)

275 (606.375)

Axle load distribution (without rider), 
front/rear

%

51/49

Permitted total weight

kg (lb)

490 (1080.45)

46.5

Technical Data

R 850 GS

R 1100 GS

Location of manufacturer’s type plate / frame number

On frame, at right

On frame, at right

Length, overall

mm (in) 2189 (86.18)

2189 (86.18)

Max. height excl. mirrors

mm (in) 1366 (53.7796)

1366 (53.7796)

Width over handlebar, with weights

mm (in) 890 (35.039)

890 (35.039)

Width over pillion footrests

mm (in) 734 (28.897)

734 (28.897)

Height of seat at unladen weight

mm (in) 840/860 (33.07/33.858) 840/860 (33.07/33.858)

Wheelbase in normal-load position

mm (in) 1509 (59.409)

1509 (59.409)

Ground clearance in normal-load position

mm (in) 200 (7.874)

200 (7.874)

Caster angle in normal-load position

mm (in) 115 (4.5275)

115 (4.5275)

Steering head angle in normal-load position

° 62.9

62.9

Max. heel angle with 85 kg rider

° 47

47

Max.wheel track offset

mm (in) 9 (0.354)

9 (0.354)

Unladen weight, ready for road, full tank

kg (lb) 243 (535.815)

243 (535.815)

Axle load distribution (without rider), 
front/rear

% 50.6/49.4

50.6/49.4

Permitted total weight

kg (lb) 450 (992.25)

450 (992.25)

46.6

Technical Data

R 850 R

R 1100 R

Location of manufacturer’s type plate / frame number

On frame, at right

On frame, at right

Length, overall

mm (in) 2197 (86.496)

2197 (86.496)

Max. height excl. mirrors

mm (in) 1170 (46.062)

1170 (46.062)

Width over handlebar, with weights

mm (in) 761 (29.96)

761 (29.96)

Width over pillion footrests

mm (in) 734 (28.897)

734 (28.897)

Height of seat at unladen weight

mm (in) 760/780/800

760/780/800

Wheelbase in normal-load position

mm (in) 1487 (58.543)

1487 (58.543)

Ground clearance in normal-load position

mm (in) 138 (5.433)

138 (5.433)

Caster angle in normal-load position

mm (in) 127 (5)

127 (5)

Steering head angle in normal-load position

° 61.9

61.9

Max. heel angle with 85 kg rider

° 45

45

Max.wheel track offset

mm (in) 9 (0.354)

9 (0.354)

Unladen weight, ready for road, full tank

kg (lb) 235 (518.175)

235 (518.175)

Axle load distribution (without rider), 
front/rear

% 50.9/49.1

50.9/49.1

Permitted total weight

kg (lb) 450 (992.25)

450 (992.25)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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