This repair manual covers BMW R Series models 1993-2005, and provides complete repair, tune-up, service and maintenance information for the engine, clutch and transmission, plus coverage on the fuel system, emission control, exhaust systems, front suspension and steering, rear suspension and final drive, brakes, body and rear frame, and electrical system with color wiring diagrams.

Models Covered

R850R 1996-1998 US, 1995-2001 UK

R850C 2000-2001 UK

R850GS 2000-2001 UK

R1100GS 1995-1999 US, 1994-2000 UK

R1100R 1995-2001 US & UK

R1100RS 1993-2001 US, 1993-2002 UK

R1100RT 1996-2001 US, 1995-2001 UK

R1100S 1999-2005 US, 2000-2004 UK

R1150GS/Adventure 2000-2005 US, 1999-2004 UK

R1150R/Rockster 2002-2005 US, 2000-2004 UK

R1150RS 2002-2004 US, 2001-2003 UK

R1150RT 2002-2004 US, 2000-2004 UK

R1200C 1998-2004 US & UK

Note: This manual is not specific to R1200CL or R1200C Montauk models.

THIS ESSENTIAL 776 PAGE REPAIR MANUAL IS A MUST FOR OWNERS & MECHANICS

Table of Contents

QUICK REFERENCE DATA

CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL INFORMATION

Manual organization | Warnings, cautions and notes | Safety | Serial numbers | Fasteners | Shop supplies | Basic tools /Special tools | Precision measuring tools | Electrical system fundamentals | Basic service methods | Storage | Specifications

CHAPTER TWO: TROUBLESHOOTING

Operating requirements | Starting the engine | Engine performance | Starting system | Charging system | Ignition system | Engine management system diagnostic codes | Fuel system | Engine noises | Engine lubrication | Clutch | Transmission | Lighting system | Excessive vibration | Front suspension and steering | Brake problems | Specifications

CHAPTER THREE: LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE and TUNE-UP

Routine safety checks | Tires and wheels | Periodic lubrication | Periodic maintenance | Tune-up | Idle speed adjustment | Specifications

CHAPTER FOUR: ENGINE

Service precautions | Special tools | Servicing engine in frame | Engine | Rocker arms and pushrods | Cylinder head | Valves and valve components | Cylinder | Pistons and piston rings | Pushrods | Valve lifters | Oil pump | Oil tank and oil lines | Camshaft support plate | Crankcase and crankshaft | Counter balancer assembly | Engine break-in | Specifications

CHAPTER FIVE: CLUTCH and PRIMARY DRIVE

Primary chaincase cover | Clutch assembly | Clutch shell, compensating sprocket and primary drive chain | Clutch shell, clutch hub and sprocket | Primary chain and guide inspection | Primary chain alignment | Compensating sprocket inspection | Primary chaincase housing | Starter jackshaft | Clutch cable replacement | Specifications CHAPTER SIX: TRANSMISSION

Shifter assembly | External shift mechanism | Transmission top cover | Shift cam | Shift arm assembly | Shift forks | Transmission side door and transmission shaft assemblies | Transmission shafts | Main drive gear | Transmission clutch release mechanism cover | Transmission drive sprocket | Transmission case | Specifications

CHAPTER SEVEN: FUEL, EXHAUST and EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS

Air filter backplate | Carburetor | Intake manifold | Electronic fuel injection | Depressurizing the fuel system | Induction module | Throttle and idle cables | Starting enrichment valve (choke) cable replacement | Throttle and idle cables | Fuel tank console | Fuel hose and clamps | Fuel tank | Fuel tank inspection | Fuel pump and fuel filter | Fuel shutoff valve | Fuel tank gauge | Exhaust system | Evaporative emission control system | Specifications

CHAPTER EIGHT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Electrical connectors | Battery | Charging system | Alternator | Voltage regulator | Ignition system | Starting system | Lighting system | Switches | Horn | Electrical panel | Turn signal module | Turn signal module and turn signal/security module | Speedometer speed sensor | Starter relay switch replacement | Speedometer and indicator lights | Fuses | Circuit breaker | Electrical connector service | Wiring diagrams | Specifications

CHAPTER NINE: WHEELS, HUBS and TIRES

Motorcycle stands | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Front and rear hubs | Driven sprocket assembly | Drive sprocket | Drive belt | Wheel runout | Rim and laced wheel service | Disc and cast wheels | Wheel balance | Tires | Tire changing | Tire repairs | Tire runout | Specifications

CHAPTER TEN: FRONT SUSPENSION and STEERING (TELESCOPIC FORK)

Handlebar | Front fork | Steering head and stem | Steering head bearing race replacement | Steering play adjustment | Specifications

CHAPTER ELEVEN: FRONT SUSPENSION and STEERING (SPRINGER FORK)

Springer service precautions | Handlebar and risers | Shock absorber | Fork rockers | Springer fork | Rigid fork | Steering stem | Steering play adjustment | Specifications

CHAPTER TWELVE: REAR SUSPENSION

Spring preload adjustment | Shock absorbers | Rear swing arm | Specifications

CHAPTER THIRTEEN: BRAKES

Brake service | Front brake pad replacement | Front brake caliper | Brake reaction link | Front brake caliper | Front master cylinder | Rear brake pad replacement | Rear brake caliper | Rear master cylinder | Brake hose and line replacement | Brake disc | Bleeding the system | Rear brake pedal | Specifications

CHAPTER FOURTEEN: BODY

Seat | Front fender | Rear fender inner panel | Rear fender | Footboards and footrests

INDEX | COLOR WIRING DIAGRAMS

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