20 Most Recent 2004 BMW R 1150 RT (ABS) - Page 5 Questions & Answers

use a continueity meter which will tell if shorting to earth

coloured pipes can that eng is running too hot, weak mixture,air leaks in ind and ex ,ignition timing retarded = advance/****** unit sticking or siezed.thin stainless pipes will normly discolour

Yes, but its not that special. Available from BMW parts specialists in the UK (motobins, motoworks etc). Dont try to remove the filter without one. The filter is recessed into the sump, and prevents access with a strap wrench. Dont be tempted to put a screwdriver thru the filter either.

you need an EP180 or EP190 oil in the dif i would go for the EP190 as its just a bit thicker and may stay in the dif a little longer,,,but fix the dif oil seal asap as the oil will spill out over the rear brake disk good luck!

its the master cylinder seals leaking fit new seals or a new cylinder

under the dashboard under the steering wheel column

SAE 10W40 mineral oil, if more inclined can use SAE5W/30 semi synthetic. Brands is variable from Castrol, Valvoline, PenRay to name a few.

put a multi meter on the battery, and check that the voltage when the bike is running is higher than when the bike is stopped, it may have spiked the regulator when jumped. I fit was jumped off a car the alternator tries to put out enough current to charge the car and this can stress the system

On the right side, between the foot peg and the rear brake peddle, there are 2 plugs. Remove the top plug. Top off the oil level until it starts to run out then replace the plug. The lower plug is to drain the system.

its not an easty job to do but with a good manual and some good tools you can do this job your self
and save your self a good fuw bucks as well

have you looked on e-bay???? there are lots of parts going on there so you should fine a mirror you need on it,

to Rideonronm;
I bought one of these ex police r1150rt,s 3 months ago
& thought i had a blown fuse for the heated grips- fuse box under the seat by the way-,turned out when the police de-commisioned the bike,they cut both 12volt wires going to the grips. My solution was to take the fairing off & re-connect both wires.....works fine now.

You have a shift fork with just a slight bend in it. The problem will only get worse. Sorry about that.

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yes i know were you can get all your parts from,,,
have a look on ebay,, its full of bmw parts

The fuse box is underneath the sadle ( front part ) and has a black LID
inside you will see 8 fuses ( red and green ) and an orange fuse puller tool

My 2004 R1150RT was having problems maintaining idle, and getting poor mileage. Found that one of my "Stick Coils" had failed. replaced both... Runs like new again.

Hi,

Please check brake oil in your bike and change it.

Regards

Ashly

The only reason it blows a fuse is because there is a SHORT in the circuit. If you have a multi-meter, and know how to read it, you can find it fairly easy, but other wise it is trial and error. The short is most probably in the pump, so start there, and work back to the fuse box. If nothing is found, then the pump has to be taken apart to find what is going on. Check this site out for a freebie manual: http://www.carlsalter.com/motorcycle-manuals.asp

there are two quick discon. rh side unplug and remove tank

Go to http://www.carlsalter.com/motorcycle-manuals.asp and down load the relevant manauls