Technical Articles for Type R259 R850, R1100, R1150, R1200 BMWs

Disclaimer: All material contained herein retains the original author’s copyright. The material presented here is not intended to take the place of knowledge, expertise, competence or common sense in the repair and maintenance of your motorcycle. If you are uncertain about what you are doing in the maintenance of your motorcycle, please seek competent, knowledgeable help. Remember to check Local, State, and Federal laws before making any modifications to your Motorcycle.

General Maintenance

R11xx Tune Up Manual (PDF file) – Carl Kulow and company – updated 02/2002

R11xxGS Maintenance Manual (PDF file) – Carl Kulow (01/2002)

• ABS-II Low Voltage Fault Modification
• Alternator Pulley Cover Modification
• BMW Service Bulletins about Modifications
• Brake Bleeding
• Drain Plug Extraction When All Else Fails
• Enable R1100RT Starting with the Sidestand Down (1)
• Enable R1100RT Starting with the Sidestand Down (2)
• Fiamm Horns
• Fuel Filter Change
• Jump Starting or Charging with the Battery in Place
• Low Friction Throttle Cable
• Oil Filler and Cam Cover Leaks
• PIAA Driving Lights Installation on R1100GSA
• Pop Rivets for Hard Bag Repair
• R1100 Bag Lock Modification
• R1100 Heated Grip Installation
• R1100 Motronic Tuning
• R1100 Surging Fixes
• R1100 Throttle Synching
• R1100/850 External Fuel Filter Modification
• R1100/850 Installation of Speedster Screen from R1150R
• R1100RS/RT Tuning Improvements with GS Parts
• R1100RSL Carbon Canister Removal and Airhorn Installation
• R1100RT Front Mudguard Modification
• R1150RT External Fuel Filter Modification
• Rider Info Display – Repair, 12-hour clock conversion
• Spark Plug Options
• Throttle Body Synchronization
• Throttle Cable Replacement
• Torque Chart for Oilheads
• TPS and Throttle Screw Adjustment
• Transmission Gear Position Switch Checking
• Valve and Rocker Arm Adjustment
• Zero=Zero TPS Adjustment
• Zero=Zero VOM Attachment

Important:

See this article for BMW service bulletins concerning modifications to your bike!

Links to Other Resources

Anton Largiader’s Tech Site

Anton has a ton of experience with a variety of BMWs, and shares a wealth of info in this well-organized site.

Chris Harris’ YouTube Videos

Chris ran Affordable Beemer Service in New Hampshire, a well-respected shop, for a number of years, and has a bunch of instructional videos for all 1970-on beemers on YouTube. Informal, profane and informative, you can learn a lot about common maintenance procedures from him.

BMW RT Tech Articles at BMW Sport Touring