Frame and attachments of motorcycle BMW R1150GS (1999-2004)

Frame and hinged elements specifications
Technical DataR1150GS Location of manufacturer's type plate/frame numberOn frame, at right Length, overallmm (in)2189 (86.2) Max. height without mirrorsmm (in)1366 (53.8) Width of handlebar with weightsmm (in)903 (35.6) Width across rear footrestsmm...

Overall view motorcycle frame
Overall view motorcycle frame

Removing and installing main (centre) stand
Remove the sump guard. Secure stand, BMW # 00 1 520, to motorcycle with overlength bushes and screws, BMW # 00 1 527. Note: Mount a washer on the screw on the right as viewed in the forward direction of travel. Depth of thread in tapped bore has...

Removing and installing side stand
Place the motorcycle on its main (centre) stand. Disconnect tension springs. Disconnect plug (1) from the side-stand switch and remove the switch. Remove side stand. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Note: When installing, make...

Removing and installing front mudguard
Removing and installing bottom section of mudguard Remove front wheel. Remove holder (1) for speedometer drive. Remove mudguard. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Tightening torque: Mudguard to slider tube — 4 Nm (clean thread +...

Removing and installing windscreen
Removing and installing windscreen

Removing and installing fairing bracket
Caution! Switch off ignition. Disconnect earth (ground) lead from battery. Insulate earth (ground) lead. Remove the indicator lenses, disconnect plug and pull the cable through the indicator mount. Remove the turn indicators. Remove top section of...

Removing and installing luggage rack
Remove rear seat. Remove the toolkit. Remove the luggage rack. Note: The rear mudguard drops out of position; support it if necessary. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

Removing and installing numberplate carrier
Caution! Switch off ignition. Disconnect earth (ground) lead from battery. Insulate earth (ground) lead. Remove rear seat. Remove the toolkit box. Remove the tail light. Remove the turn indicators. Remove the number-plate carrier. Remove number...

Removing and installing rear mudguard
Caution! Switch off ignition. Disconnect earth (ground) lead from battery. Insulate earth (ground) lead. Remove the seat. Remove the toolkit box. Remove the tail light. Remove the turn indicators. Remove number plate bracket. Remove mudguard....

Removing and installing rear footrest plate
Tightening torque: Footrest plate to rear frame — 21 Nm

Removing and installing front footrest plate
Removing and installing right footrest plate Remove brake pedal. Remove brake master cylinder. Remove the footrest plate. Tightening torque: Footbrake lever to footrest plate — 21 Nm Footrest plate with rear frame to gearbox (clean thread + Loctite...

Removing and installing frame
Remove fuel tank. Release brake line from frame. Release cable from frame. Remove fasteners securing fairing bracket to frame. Caution! Hold the fairing securely so that it cannot fall. If necessary, use foam rubber or similar to support the...

Removing and installing frame tail section
Caution! Switch off ignition. Disconnect earth (ground) lead from battery. Insulate earth (ground) lead. Remove the seat. Remove fuel tank. Remove luggage rack. Remove wiring harness from rear of frame/only loosen central electrical equipment box....

Checking running gear
Measuring wheel track offset Place the motorcycle on its main (centre) stand on a flat, level surface. Place the track offset gauge, BMW # 36 3 920, against the left or right side of the motorcycle. Note: In order to use the track alignment gauge on...

Removing and installing ignition switch/steering lock
Remove fork bridge. With a 4 mm (0.16 in) dia. drill bit, drill approx. 5 mm (0.20 in) into non-removable screw (1). Use an 8 mm (0.31 in) dia. drill bit to drill away the screw head. Pull out the ignition switch/steering lock. Unscrew and remove...

Removing and installing lock barrel for fuel tank filler cap
Note: Make sure that screws do not fall into fuel tank: cover fuel tank filler neck with cloth. Open cap and remove lower part of cap (1). Insert key in lock barrel and press down on retainer (2). Pull out lock barrel with key. Lubricate the new...

Removing and installing seat lock
Removing and installing lock barrel Remove luggage rack. Remove seat lock. Disassemble seat lock on key side (2 screws) and carefully spread it open. Press the keeper (arrow) of the lock barrel into the housing and use the key to pull out the...

Removing and installing helmet lock
Open the retainer. Remove the helmet lock. Use a screwdriver to pry off the cap on the inside. Remove the spring and the hook. Press the keeper of the lock barrel into the housing and use the key to pull out the barrel. Lubricate the new lock barrel...

Disassembling and assembling seat
Disassembling and assembling seat