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1998 BMW R 1100 R Questions & Answers
My BMW R 1100RT pulls
Check the bolts that hold your forks in place, if they are tight, loosen the middle bolts that hold the forks and give the front wheel a good nudge against a brick wall, this is the old fashioned way of aligning your front forks, it does work but make sure those bolts are loose
Is it at all possible too convert an R1100R into
I think there are quite a few parts that has to be changed, so this will be a costly project. If you can get your hands on a cheap RT with a damaged engine, maybe you can do it but it is a huge project, even if the engine is basically the same. It is not only the fairing that differs.
I would think it is better to sell your R and buy an RT, if you want one.
1997 BMW R1100R - front tyre scuffing rhs
The tyre could be worn like that simply because the previous owner liked right hand corners more than left or his common journey had more right hand bends.
But it could be a sign of something more serious.
It could be that the frame is bent at the steering head.(Or the swing arm is bent or swing arm bearings/bushes worn out)
A wheel alignment test should verify this.
It could also be a front suspension fault i.e. un-even adjustment of suspension settings (if it is adjustable) or incorrect fluid levels in the forks, or a bent fork tube
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To check the steering head raise the front wheel up off the ground, grab the forks and pull back and forth. If you can feel movement then they are not adjusted properly.
Now turn the steering from side to side. The movement should be smooth and not notchy.
If any of these symptoms are apparent then the steering head bearings need adjusting/replacing.
To check the the swing arm bearings/bushes raise the rear wheel off the ground.
Grab the rear wheel and try to move it from side to side.
If there is movement the bearings/bushes are worn out.
To check the wheel alignment,place the bike on a level flat surface,loop a long piece of (thin) string around the back tyre(at about the 5 or six o'clock position viewed from the left).
so you have two pieces of equal length, long enough to reach past the front wheel.
Now pull the strings to the front of the bike.
Now position the front wheel straight ahead.
Now kneeling(or sitting on the floor at the front of the bike), place a string in each hand.
Now looking to the back wheel move the strings together until the string just touches the front edge of the rear tyre on each side.
Now holding that position, check the distance between the string and the edges of the front tyre to see they are equal.
If the gap is not even the bike has a twist,bend,missalignment somewhere.
If this seems a bit difficult you could try taking it to your local dealer where they can check it for you.
An experienced mechanic can perform these checks pretty quickly.
It usually takes me about half an hour maximum.
I hope that you find this information helpful
regards Andrew porrelli
R1100 Handling
enjine, R11xx bikes are generally regarded as well balanced, sweet handling machines. Indeed, it is one of their better attributes.
Have you inspected the rear swing arm and final drive for free play?
With the bike securely on the center stand grab the rear wheel at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock and attempt to rock it. Repeat this at 12 and 6 o'clock. If you discover flex you may have also discovered the cause of your handling problems.
If you do discover flex you'll need to isolate it to the rear drive, the paralever bearings (at the rear of the swing arm and a well documented "weak link") or at the swing arm bearings.
One more thought; what sort of tire pressure do you run, front & rear?
I hope you can sort this out and start fully enjoying your oilhead.
Bike wont start
check the fuse box and recheck the battery.
Also check the starter motor terminals and make sure they are clean.
My 1996 BMW R1100R has
Hi,
1. Turn off the ignition and remove the seats from the bike
2 Look under the rider seat for a set of three wires that go into a plug.
3 Remove the plug (you will see that it's nothing but an empty piece of plastic!).
4 Insert one end of your 30cm strip of wire into the cable plug so it makes contact with the CENTER wire
5 Ground the other end of your wire
6 Turn on the ignition and hold down the ABS button for 10 seconds.
7 Turn off the ignition, remove your 30cm wire and put the bike back together again.
8 Turn the ignition back on and the ABS is reset!
Good Luck!!
Thanks!!
Fuse for the headlights for 650 BMW 2008
On a 2008 BMW 650i, the fuse for the headlights is located in the fuse box under the hood. The specific fuse you need is Fuse #61, which is a 20-amp fuse located in the third row of fuses from the top.
To access the fuse box, open the hood and locate the black plastic cover on the right side of the engine bay. There should be a diagram on the underside of the cover showing the layout of the fuses. Once you've found the correct fuse, you can use a fuse puller or a pair of needle-nose pliers to remove it from the fuse box.
It's always a good idea to check the owner's manual for your specific vehicle to get the most accurate and up-to-date information on the location and function of the various fuses.
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