Models covered:

• BMW R850C (U.K.) (2000-2001)
• BMW R850GS (U.K.) (2000-2001)
• BMW R850R (1996-1998)
• BMW R850R (U.K.) (1995-2001)
• BMW R1100GS (1995-2000)
• BMW R1100GS (U.K.) (1994-2000)
• BMW R1100R (U.S. and U.K.) (1995-2001)
• BMW R1100RS (1993-2001)
• BMW R1100RS (U.K.) (1993-2002)
• BMW R1100RT (1996-2001)
• BMW R1100RT (U.K.) (1995-2001)
• BMW R1100S (1999-2005)
• BMW R1100S (U.K.) (2000-2004)
• BMW R1150GS/Adventure (2000-2005)
• BMW R1150GS/Adventure (U.K.) (1999-2004)
• BMW R1150R/Rockster (2002-2005)
• BMW R1150R/Rockster (U.K.) (2000-2004)
• BMW R1150RS (2002-2004)
• BMW R1150RS (U.K.) (2001-2003)
• BMW R1150RT (2002-2004)
• BMW R1150RT (U.K.) (2000-2004)
• BMW R1200C (U.S. and U.K.) (1998-2004)

This manual is not specific to R1200CL or R1200C Montauk Models.

This BMW motorcycle manual 792 pages

CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
Manual Organization / Warnings, Cautions, and Notes / Safety / Serial Numbers / Fasteners / Shop Supplies / Basic Tools / Precision Measuring Tools / Electrical Fundamentals / Basic Service Methods / Storage / Specifications

CHAPTER TWO / TROUBLESHOOTING
Operating Requirements / Starting The Engine / Starting Difficulties / Engine Performance / Engine Noises / Engine Lubrication / Cylinder Leakdown Test / Clutch / Transmission / Final Drive / Electrical Testing / Lighting System / Starting System / Charging System / Ignition System / Front Suspension and Steering / Brake System

CHAPTER THREE / LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Fuel Type / Pre-Ride Check List / Tires and Wheels / Battery / Engine Oil and Filter / Transmission / Final Drive / Control Cable Service / Rear Brake Pedal Pivot Shaft Bolt and Bushing Lubrication / Shift Lever Cleaning and Lubrication / Sidestand / Windshield Adjust Shaft (RS Models) / Air Filter / Brake System / Clutch / Fuel Filter Replacement / Fuel Hose Inspection / Crankcase Breather Inspection / Evaporative Emission Control System / Exhaust System / Handlebars / Handlebar Grips / Front Suspension Inspection / Rear Suspension Inspection / Rear Frame Inspection / Fastener Inspection / Tune-Up Procedures / Cylinder Head Fasteners / Valve Clearance / Ignition Timing / Engine Compression Test / Spark Plugs (Single Plug Ignition System) / Spark Plugs (Dual-Plug Ignition System) / Spark Plug Inspection / Throttle And Choke Cable Adjustment (All Models Except R850C and 1200C Models) / Throttle Cable Adjustment (1993-1995 R850C and R1200C Models) / Throttle Body Synchronization and Idle Speed Adjustment / Alternator Drive Belt Adjustment / Specifications

CHAPTER FOUR / ENGINE TOP END
Engine Service Notes / Cylinder Head Cover / Cylinder Head / Valve Gear Holder / Valves and Valve Components / Cylinder and Piston / Piston and Piston Rings / Specifications

CHAPTER FIVE / ENGINE LOWER END
Engine Service Notes / Servicing The Engine In Frame / Engine Removal and Installation (GS, R, RS and RT Models) / Engine Removal and Installation (R1100S Models) / Engine Removal and Installation (R850C and R1200C Models) / Alternator Support Cover / Auxiliary Drive Shaft Mechanism / Oil Pump / Crankcase / Rear Main Seal Replacement / Auxiliary Drive Shaft, Camshaft Chains and Tensioner Assemblies / Crankshaft / Connecting Rods / Oil Coolers and Hoses / Engine Break-In / Specifications

CHAPTER SIX / CLUTCH
Clutch Release Mechanism / Master Cylinder / Clutch Release Cylinder/ Specifications

CHAPTER SEVEN / FIVE SPEED TRANSMISSION AND GEARSHIFT MECHANISMS
Transmission Case / Neutral Switch and Gear Position Switch / Transmission Housing Cover / Transmission Shafts and Gearshift Mechanism / Transmission Shafts / Gearshift Mechanism / Transmission Housing, Housing Cover Bearings and Seals / Specifications

CHAPTER EIGHT / SIX SPEED TRANSMISSION AND GEARSHIFT MECHANISMS
Transmission Case / Neutral/Gear Position Switch / Transmission Housing / Transmission Shafts and Gearshift Mechanism / Transmission Housing and Housing Cover / Transmission Shafts / Gearshift Mechanism / Transmission Housing and Housing Cover Oil Seals / Specifications

CHAPTER NINE / FUEL, EMISSION CONTROL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS
Depressurizing The System / Fuel Injectors / Throttle Body / Pressure Regulator / Motronic Control Unit / Throttle Position Sensor / Air Filter Assembly / Throttle Cables / Increase Idle Choke / Fuel Tank / Rollover Valve / Fuel Filter / Fuel Pump / Fuel Pump Pressure Test / Fuel Level Sending Unit / Crankcase Breather System / Evaporative Emission Control System / Exhaust System/ Specifications

CHAPTER TEN / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Electrical Component Replacement / Charging System / Alternator / Ignition System / Hall Sensor Unit / Main Ignition Coil / Direct Ignition Coils / Spark Plug Secondary Wires / Spark Plug Primary Wires (Dual-Plug Models) / Starting System / Starter / Starter Relay / Lighting System / Headlight / Taillight/Brake Light And License Plate Light / Turn Signals / Switches / Rider Information Display (RID) (1993-1998 GS, RS and RT Models) / Instrument Panel / Central Electrical Equipment Box or Modules Relays / Fuses
Battery Case / Horn / Color Wiring Diagrams / Specifications

CHAPTER ELEVEN / WHEELS, HUBS AND TIRES
Front Wheel / Rear Wheel / Front Hub / Wheel Runout And Balance / Spoke Wheel Service / Tire Changing / Tire Repairs / Specifications

CHAPTER TWELVE / FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Handlebar / Controls / Lever / Upper Fork Bridge / Lower Fork Bridge / Front Fork / Front Strut Adjustments / Front Strut / Front Suspension A-Arm / Steering Damper/ Specifications

CHAPTER THIRTEEN / REAR SUSPENSION AND FINAL DRIVE
Swing Arm and Drive Shaft Paralever and Monolever Models / Final Drive Unit Paralever and Monolever Models / Pinion Gear-To-Ring Gear / Tapered Roller Bearing Preload/ Specifications

CHAPTER FOURTEEN / BRAKES
Brake Fluid Selection / Preventing Brake Fluid Damage / Brake Service / ABS II System / Integral ABS System / Brake Pads / Brake Calipers / Caliper Overhaul / Brake Fluid Filler Adapter / Front Master Cylinder (R850R and All R1100 Except R1100S) / Front Master Cylinder (R850S, R1100S, R1150 and R1200C) / Rear Master Cylinder / Brake Disc and Sensor Wheel / ABS Sensor / ABS Unit (ABS II Models) / ABS Pressure Modulator (Integral ABS Models) / ABS Relay (ABS II) / Brake Hose and Line Replacement / Rear Brake Pedal / Brake Bleeding (Non-ABS and ABSII Models) / Brake Bleeding (Integral ABS Models) / Specifications

CHAPTER FIFTEEN / BODY AND FRAME
Seat / Seat Backrest (R850C and R1200C Models) / Front Fender and Mud Guard / Rear Fender and Mud Guard / Body Side Panels (R Models) / Windshield (GS Models) / Body Panels (RS Models) / Body Panels (RT Models) / Body Panels (R1100S Models) / Luggage And Luggage Carrier / Windshield Cleaning (All Models) / Sidestand / Centerstand / Footrests (R1100GS, R1100R and R1100RS Models) / Footrests (R1150R and R1150RS Models) / Footrests (R1150GS Models) / Footrest (RT Models) / Footrests (R1100S Models) / Footrests (R850C and R1200C Models) / Front Safety Bars / Handle (RT Models) / Engine Guard / Main Frame (R1100S Models) / Front Frame (R850C and R1200C Models) / Rear Frame / Raising Rear Frame / Specifications

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COLOR WIRING DIAGRAMS