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permission.
Errors and omissions excepted; subject to technical amendment.
Produced in Germany 06/99
Introduction
This repair manual will help you to perform all the main maintenance and repair work correctly and efficiently. It should be consulted regularly by workshop personnel as an addition to the practical and theoretical
knowledge obtained in Training School courses. It is a contribution towards achieving even higher Service
quality.
All information in both text and illustrations refers to motorcycles in standard condition or with genuine
BMW accessories installed, and not to motorcycles which have been modified in any way to depart from
the manufacturer’s specification.
● The repair manual is structured in the logical sequence of the work to be performed: Removal, Dis-
assembly, Repair, Assembly, Installation.
● The entire contents are divided into individual chapters, corresponding to the Construction Groups.
11 . 10
Chap.Page number within chapter
● Work to be performed during an Inspection is described in Group “00”. The various inspection routines
are numbered I, II, III and IV. This numbering is repeated in the work descriptions which follow, so that
work can take place without interruption.
● Use of the BMW special tools needed for certain tasks is described in the work instructions.
If the need arises, repair instructions are also issued in the form of Service Information. This information is
of course incorporated into the next issue of the repair manual. We also recommend you to consult the
detailed illustrations on the Parts microfiches as an additional source of information.
BMW AG Motorcycle Division
After Sales
Published by:BMW AG, Sparte Motorrad
Hufelandstr. 6
D - 80937 München
All rights reserved. Not to be reprinted, translated or duplicated either wholly or in part without prior written
permission.
Errors and omissions excepted; subject to technical amendment.
Produced in Germany
Contents
Group / Chapter
00 Maintenance and general instructions
11 Engine
12 Engine electrics
13 Fuel preparation and control
16 Fuel tank and lines
18 Exhaust system
21 Clutch
23 Gearbox
31 Front fork
32 Steering
33 Rear wheel drive
3
Group / Chapter
34 Brakes
36 Wheels and tyres
46 Frame
51 Equipment
52 Seat
61 General electrical equipment
62 Instruments
63 Lights
5
BMW AG Motorcycle Division
Maintenance schedule
R 1100 S
CustomerLicence plate No.
Order No.Mechanic’s signature
Read out the fault memory with the BMW MoDiTeC unit
Change the 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, every 3 months,
but at least every 3,000 km (1,800 miles)
)
*
BMW Inspection
at 1,000 km
(600 miles)
BMW Service
every 10,000 km
(6,000 miles)
BMW Inspection
every 20,000 km
(12,000 miles)
BMW
Annual Service
Change the oil in the gearbox while at regular operating temperature
at least every 2 years
every
2 years
Change the oil in the rear wheel drive while at regular operating temperature
Clean the inductive sensor at the rear wheel
every 40,000 km (24,000 miles) or at least 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)
40,000
(24,000)
every
2 years
Check battery acid level, if necessary add distilled water
Clean/grease battery poles if necessary
Renewing intake air cleaner element
in very dusty or dirty operating conditions, renew the intake air cleaner 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
)
Check brake fluid level at front/rear and top up if necessary *
Check operation of brake system and freedom from leaks;
repair/renew items if necessary *
)
Examine brake pads and discs for wear, renew if necessary *
)
*
60,000
(36,000)
)
)
Renew the brake fluid annually
Check clutch operating fluid level
Change 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 (prop) stand pivot
Check function of side (prop) stand contact switch
Check condition of spark plugs
Renew spark plugs *
)
Take up slack at cylinder head nuts
Check/adjust valve operating clearances
Check throttle cable for free movement, abrasion and kinking; renew if necessary *
Check free travel in throttle cable
Check synchronisation and eliminate any leaks *
)
)
Final inspection with road safety and functional check:
– condition of tyres and wheels, tyre pressures
– lights and signalling equipment
– telltale and warning lights
– clutch, gear shift
– handbrake and foot brake, steering
– instruments
– trial run if necessary
)
*
Charged as an additional item
Order No. 01 71 7 654 263UX-VS-2, 3.99Printed in Germany
BMW AG Motorcycle Division
Pre-delivery check
R 1100 S
CustomerLicence plate No.
Order No.Mechanic’s signature
Checking the shipping crate for damage
Motorcycle:
– unpack
– attach items supplied loose
– 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
BMW
Pre-delivery check
Check clutch operating fluid level and brake fluid levels at front and rear
Check headlight beam angle and adjust if necessary
Checking tightness of rear wheel studs
(comply with correct tightening torque)
Check tyre pressures
Add fuel
Final inspection and functional check:
– clutch, gear shift
– handbrake, foot brake
– lighting and signalling equipment, telltale lights, instruments
– check operation of optional extras, ABS
– trial run if necessary
Confirm pre-delivery check in Service and Technical Booklet
Final cleaning
Motorcycle handed over on:
Order No. 01 71 7 654 263UX-VS-2, 3.99Printed in Germany
00
00 Maintenance and general instructions
Tightening torques and Table of consumables
Pre-delivery check
Maintenance
Checking throttle cable for ease of movement, abrasion and kinks; replacing if necessary
Checking throttle-cable play
Checking/adjusting idle speed and throttle-valve synchronisation ...............37
(Inspections I, II, III and IV)
Final inspection with road safety and functional check .......................................38
(Inspections I, II, III and IV)
Road safety check
Roadworthiness check
00.4
00
Tightening torques
ModelR 1100 S
ConnectionNm
11 Engine
Cylinder head
Tightening sequence:
1. Tighten cylinder head nuts (oiled) in diagonally
opposite sequence
1.1 Tighten all nuts to closing torque20
1.2 Tighten all nuts to wrench angle90°
1.3 Tighten all nuts to wrench angle90°
2. M 10 screw40
3. M 6 screw9
After 1000 km (600 miles), tighten cylinder head nuts in
diagonally opposite sequence:
1. Slacken one nut
2. Tighten one nut to initial torque20
3. Tighten nut to wrench angle180°
4. Slacken and retighten M 10 screw40
Timing gear carrier to cylinder head
Bearing cap on rocker shaft15
Locknut, valve adjusting screw8
Cylinder head cover to cylinder head9
Camshaft end cover to cylinder head
Air intake connection to cylinder head
Camshaft
Chain sprocket to camshaft65
Camshaft bearing cap15
Alternator mount cover
M 6 screw9
M 8 screw20
Auxiliary shaft
Chain sprocket to crankshaft10
Chainwheel to auxiliary shaft70
Chain tensioner housing to engine block9
Cooling oil line – banjo screw with oil vent valve25
Oil cooler to fairing bracket9
Oil cooler return line to engine block35
Oil cooler connection to crankcase9
Cylinders
Tightening sequence:
1. M 8 screw20
2. M 6 screw9
3. Chain guide rail pivot screw18
Timing chain
Chain tensioner32
Connecting rod
Big end capClosing torque20
Wrench angle80°
Crankcase
Tightening sequence:
1. M 10 screw (oiled)Initial torque25
Wrench angle90°
2. M 8 screw (oiled)22
3. M 6 screw9
00.6
ModelR 1100 S
ConnectionNm
12 Engine electrics
Starter motor to engine20
Starter cover to gearbox housing7
Alternator to cover mount20
Tensioning and retaining link to alternator20
Spacer to alternator20
Belt pulley to alternator
Series generator 560 W
Option 700 W
Belt pulley to crankshaft50
Poly-V belt preload8
Spark plug20
13 Fuel preparation and control
Temperature sensor, oil, in crankcase25
Do not release
50
Temperature sensor, air, in air-filter housing10
16 Fuel tank and lines
Fuel tank to main frame10
18 Exhaust system
Manifold to cylinder head 21
Clamp for manifold45 (apply Never Seeze to clamp seat)
Manifold to front silencer12
Silencer to front-silencer outlet55 (apply Never Seeze to clamp seat)
Oxygen sensor to silencer45 (apply Never Seeze to thread)
21 Clutch
Clutch housingClosing torque
Wrench angle32°
Housing cover12
Slave cylinder to gearbox9
40 (oil screw threads lightly)
Clutch line to handlebar fitting18
00.7
ModelR 1100 S
ConnectionNm
23 Transmission
Oil drain plug55
Oil filler plug23
Gearbox to engine block22
Foot shift lever to footrest plate21
Selector lever to selector shaft9
Gearbox cover to gearbox housing9
31 Front fork
Quick-release axle clamp screws22
Clamp, fork fixed tube to fork bridge22
Slider tube bridge to slider tube25 (clean thread + Loctite 243)
Ball joint to fork bridge230 (apply light coat of Never Seeze to thread)
Ball joint to tube slider bridge230 (apply light coat of Never Seeze to thread)
Leading link tube to ball joint130 (clean thread + Loctite 2701)
Frame to ball joint130 (clean thread + Loctite 2701)
Leading link tube to engineright 73
Screw cap to leading linkleft 42 (apply light coat of Never Seeze to thread)
Suspension strut to front frame
Suspension strut to leading link50
32 Steering
Handlebar to fixed tube21
Handlebar to fork bridge9 (clean thread + Loctite 243)
Hand-tighten wheel studs, then tighten in diagonally
opposite sequence
Initial tightening50
21 (clean thread + Loctite 2701)
14
9
10
Final tightening105
46 Frame
Front frame to engine, M12 bolts82
Struts to front frame 58
00.9
ModelR 1100 S
ConnectionNm
46 Frame
Main frame to engine
M 10 screw, top right Initial tightening 13
Final tightening 42
M 10 screw, top left42
M 10 bolts at top (struts to engine)50
M 10 screw, long, frame/gearbox55
M 12 screw, bottom 80
M 8 screw, long, bottom24
Rear frame to main frame31
Side stand pivot mount to engine
M 8 screw21
M 12 screw80
Side stand to pivot mount 42 (clean thread + Loctite 243)
Centre stand to main frame42
Footrest assembly to main frame21
Pillion footrest holder to rear frame21
Front fairing bracket to front frame21
Do not hammer out the cross struts or the motorcycle may be damaged.
Installing remaining items on
motorcycle
Wheel the motorcycle clear of the wooden pallet.
•
S000030
Carefully tighten the securing screws by hand.
•
Inspecting motorcycle for damage
Check for defects.
•
Send an “Urgent notification” to
•
BMW AG, Sparte Motorrad, UX-VS-1
Fax No.+49 89 382 33220
Rectify the defect.
•
Use the electronic parts list to order parts, if
•
needed.
Costs are to be processed by the warranty claim
•
system (stage 4). Defect codes:
– Parts missing10 01 00 00 00
– Parts damaged10 02 00 00 00
– Incorrect parts delivered10 03 00 00 00
If the parts that are needed do not appear in the
•
electronic parts list (e.g. parts for official-user
motorcycles), send an order form to:
Fax No.+49 30-3396-2262
Checking that delivery is complete
Remove the end panels.
•
Remove the side panels.
•
e Caution:
Remove all nails projecting from the base of the
crate or lying on the floor.
Dispose of the packing materials in an environ-
•
mentally responsible manner as described in
Service Information 23/91 - Sales.
00.14
– All optional extras
– Toolkit
– Documentation
S000020
Filling and charging the battery
Disengaging and raising the fuel tank
Remove seat.
•
Remove right and left side trim panels.
•
e Caution:
Fuel is flammable and a hazard to health. Observe
relevant safety regulations.
Remove the fuel tank.
•
Raise the rear of the fuel tank and prop it in this
•
position on a wooden block or similar.
Filling and charging the battery
d Warning:
Battery acid is severely caustic.
Protect your eyes, face, hands and clothing and the
paintwork.
Disengage the rubber strap holding the battery.
•
Disconnect the battery breather hose.
•
Remove the battery.
•
Add battery acid up to the MAX mark.
•
Allow the battery to stand for at least an hour.
•
Shake the battery slightly to allow the remaining
•
air bubbles to escape.
If necessary, top up again to the MAX mark with
•
battery acid.
Charge the battery and allow to stand for
•
24 hours.
Charge current (amps)
......................... 10 % of rated battery capacity (Ah)
If necessary, top up the acid level to the MAX
•
mark with distilled water.
Make a note of the charging date on the battery.
•
00.15
e Caution:
Connect the positive battery terminal first, then the
negative terminal.
Apply acid-proof grease to the battery terminal
•
posts.
Install the battery.
•
Secure the fuel tank in position.
•
Install right and left side trim panels.
•
Install dualseat.
•
Switch on the ignition.
•
Without starting the engine, fully open the throttle
•
once or twice so that the Motronic control unit
can register the throttle-valve positions.
L Note:
Disconnecting the battery deletes all entries (e.g.
faults, settings) stored in the Motronic control unit’s
memory.
Loss of settings can temporarily impair the operating characteristics when the engine is restarted.
X Tightening torque:
Fuel tank to rear frame ................................. 10 Nm
Checking engine oil level when
cold, adding oil if necessary
MAX
MIN
S000040
Check the oil level with the motorcycle upright: if
•
necessary, use stand, BMW No. 00 1 560, to
keep the motorcycle in the upright position.
e Caution:
Never top up the engine-oil level past the MAX mark.
Required level:............................................... MAX
00.16
Checking clutch fluid level
Checking brake fluid level
e Caution:
Keep the brake fluid in the clutch operating system
away from painted surfaces on the motorcycle because brake fluid attacks paint.
Motorcycle upright; if necessary, use stand,
•
BMW No. 00 1 560, to hold the motorcycle upright.
Turn the handlebar fully to the right.
•
S000050
Check clutch fluid level.
•
e Caution:
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted parts of the motorcycle, because brake fluid
attacks paint.
Rear brake
Motorcycle upright; if necessary, use stand,
•
BMWNo.001560, to hold the motorcycle upright.
MAX
S000060
Required level with a new clutch liner: ................
...........................................Half way up sight glass
Check the brake fluid level by looking through
•
the opening in the right-hand side panel.
Required level:............................................... MAX
Front brake
Motorcycle upright; if necessary, use stand,
•
BMWNo.001560, to hold the motorcycle upright.
Handlebar centred.
•
MAX
S000071
Required level:............................................... MAX
00.17
Checking headlight beam angle,
adjusting if necessary
S000240
Motorcycle on level surface.
•
Rider’s weight on motorcycle (approx. 80 kg/
•
176 lbs).
Move swivel lever to horizontal position (basic
•
setting).
Turn the adjusting screw to correct the headlight
.... -12 cm (4.7 in) over a distance of 10 m (32.8 ft)
00.18
Final inspection and function check
Handing over the motorcycle
Clutch
•
Check gear shift action.
•
Handbrake and foot brake
•
Check lights and signalling equipment:
•
– Front and rear parking lights
– Instrument lighting
– Low and high headlight beams, headlight flasher
– Brake light (operate front and rear brakes)
– Turn signals left/right
– Hazard warning flashers
–Horn
– Telltale and warning lights
– Instruments
Check function of optional extras:
•
– ABS: perform starting test. When a speed of
5 km/h (app. 3 mile/h) is reached, both
ABS warning lights must go out.
If necessary, take the motorcycle for a test ride.
•
Confirm pre-delivery check in Service and Tech-
•
nical booklet.
See “Inspecting motorcycle for damage” if de-
•
fects are detected.
Final cleaning
Clean the motorcycle.
•
L Note:
Do not use a steam or high-pressure water jet. The
high steam or water pressure could damage seals,
the hydraulic system or electrical components.
This is the ideal opportunity to familiarise the customer with the motorcycle in order to ensure the
customer’s satisfaction and safety.
The following points must be demonstrated and
•
explained to the customer:
– documentation and stowage space
– toolkit and stowage space
– suspension preload adjustment to suit total
weight
– checking brake fluid/clutch operating fluid
– provision for adjusting handlebar lever positions
– how to adjust the mirrors
– controls
– instruments and telltale lights
– optional equipment and accessories fitted.
– noise during the regular ABS self-diagnosis pro-
cedure
The user must be given the following information:
•
– running-in recommendations and inspection in-
tervals
– safety check
– the clutch fluid level rises gradually as the motor-
cycle is ridden (clutch lining wear)
– before checking the engine oil level, the engine
must be switched off for at least 10 minutes and
the motorcycle must be standing on a flat, level
surface
00.19
Maintenance
Key to maintenance intervals
– BMW Inspection 1000 km/600 miles I
– BMW ServiceII
– BMW InspectionIII
– BMW Annual ServiceIV
Reading out MoDiTeC fault memory
Changing engine oil, replacing oil
filter element
(Inspections I, II, III and IV)
L Note:
If the motorcycle is ridden only for short distances or
outside temperatures are below 0°C (32°F): change
the oil and replace the oil filter element every
3 months or no later than every 3 000 km
(1 800 miles).
(Inspections I, II, III and IV)
Remove seat.
•
Connect the BMW MoDiTeC to the diagnosis
•
connector.
Read out the fault memory.
•
Perform all requisite repair work.
•
Use the auxiliary stand, BMWNo.001560, if
•
necessary.
Change the oil at operating temperature.
•
Remove screw plug.
•
S000040
00.20
11 4 650
C000030
Remove 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 re-
•
move the oil filter.
Coat sealing ring on new oil filter element with oil
•
and install filter.
Refill with oil to correct level.
•
Insert and tighten the screw plug.
•
e Caution:
Never top up the engine oil level past the MAX mark.
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)
Difference between MIN and MAX
marks............. 0.50 l (0.88 Imp. pint/0.52 US quart)
Engine oil grade:
Brand-name HD oil for spark-ignition engines, API
classifications SF, SG, SH; combination with CD or
CE specification.
Brand-name HD oil of CCMC classification G4, G5;
amendment PD2 is permissible.
Changing oil in gearbox
(Inspections III and IV)
or every 2 years at the latest