2004 BMW R 1150 RT (ABS) - Answered Questions & Fixed issues
What repairs can be anticipated on a bmw r1150rs motorcycle with 85k miles?
85k is nothing for these engines, it the rest of the cycle parts that may have issues:
Check the clutch does not slip.
check the gearbox selects all gears. A little whine is ok,, but no jumping out of gear etc
check around the final drive,, shaft tunnel up to the back of the gearbox for oil leaks.
a good test ride is essential, and I would recommend joining one of the numerous BMW forums for more help. Ignore the other answer.
Abs light on Toyota estima stays on
Abs light comes on when the abs system fails not when the pads need replacing
Could be a sensor on one of the hubs or a ring is corroded away and the rotation is not registering
Pump could be faulty only way to find out is to get the fault codes read
Does crank seals need replaces when bike kicks out blue smoke
Probably not. These bikes are famous for smoking on startup. The horizontal mounting of the pistons allows oil to seep past the rings when stopped. Try putting the bike on the centerstand when stopping instead of the sidestand, or when you stop, keep the bike upright while you are pulling off your gloves and helmet. Try to give it at least 30 seconds before you put it on the sidestand. This gives most of the oil a chance to return to the crankcase before being leaned over. I think you will notice the improvement. Good luck, and safe riding.
2002 1150rt, leaking oil through the centre of the rim and wheel stud holes, have checked gearbox oil (full) rear diff oilseal still intact ? any idea's
The leak is, as you say,is not from the seal it is from the press fitted parts on the gearset. Take the wheel off and you may find some oil in the central 'hole' on the bevel box. Maybe a previous owner used to much heat changing the bevel box large output bearing previously? The bad news is you will need a replacement final drive (plenty of good ones on ebay). All R11XX bevel boxes are interchangeable, although there are differences in the drive ratio (stamped near the breather). Having said all this, I do know of someone who stuffed a sock into the central hole to soak up the leak and carried on for another 6k!
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