Introduction to repair manual motorcycle BMW R1150GS (1999-2004)

General view of crated motorcycle
General view of crated motorcycle Unpacking the motorcycle Lever off the cover. Take out the separate pack of items: Documentation Windscreen Sump guard with fasteners Force off cross-struts with a suitable lever. Caution! Do not knock the...

Installing remaining items on motorcycle
Install the windscreen Carefully tighten the securing screws by hand. Installing sump guard Install the spacer bushing at the front left. Tightening torque: Bushing to engine block 20 Nm Install the front rubber mounts with the long thread down....

Filling and charging the battery
Disengaging and raising the fuel tank Remove seat. Remove right side trim. Caution! Fuel is flammable and a hazard to health. Observe relevant safety regulations. Remove the fastener securing the fuel tank at the rear right. Raise the rear of the...

Checking engine oil when engine is cold, topping up if necessary
Check oil level with the motorcycle upright. Caution: Never top up the engine-oil level past the «MAX» mark. Required level: MAX

Checking headlight beam angle, adjusting if necessary
Motorcycle on level surface. Rider’s weight on motorcycle (approx. 85 kg/176 lbs). Move swivel lever to horizontal position (basic setting). Turn the adjusting screws to correct the headlight beam throw. Lateral adjustment: Adjusting screw on left...

Other checkings before riding
Checking tightness of rear wheel studs Tightening torque: Rear wheel studs — 105 Nm Checking tyre pressures Check/correct tyre pressures. Tyre pressures: Solo front 2.2 bar (31.3 psi) rear 2.5 bar (35.6 psi) Two-up front 2.5 bar (35.6 psi) rear 2.7...

Final inspection and function check
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 brake at front and rear) Turn...

Handing over the motorcycle
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...