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BMW Motorrad R 1150 RT, R 1100 S EVO, R 1150 R Service Manual — Factory-Spec Repairs Without the Guesswork

You are staring at a $1,200 job quote because the dealer says the Integral ABS on your R 1150 RT needs a bleed test they charge an hour for. Maybe you’ve got an R 1100 S EVO or an R 1150 R in the garage. The aftermarket manuals online? They skip the BMW-specific bleed procedure and give you generic torque values that don’t match the factory spec. That’s why you need the OEM document in front of you.

BMW Motorrad R 1150 RT, R 1100 S EVO, R 1150 R Service Manual — this is the original factory publication from BMW Motorrad, not a third-party rewrite. It runs 96 pages and covers every maintenance interval from pre-delivery check to Inspection IV. On page 3 you get the full maintenance schedule table with mileage intervals for oil changes, brake fluid flushes, spark plug replacement, and Poly-V belt replacement. Every torque value is taken from the dedicated “Tightening torque Table of operating fluids” section. You won’t find a single generic number.

Integral ABS: The Bleed Test with BMWMoDiTeC

The Integral ABS on these bikes is not your standard brake system. It requires a pressure bleed using the BMWMoDiTeC diagnostic tool. This manual walks you through the bleed test for both the wheel circuit and control circuit, with separate procedures for front and rear. If you skip this step, you risk air in the modulator — and that means a spongy lever and possible brake failure. The factory procedure is the only one I trust.

Torque Specs and Fluid Capacities

Look up the “00 Tightening torque Table of operating fluids” section. You’ll find everything from cylinder head nut torque to the tightness of the rear wheel studs. The manual specifies 58 Nm for the rear wheel studs (check them at Inspection I). Gearbox oil capacity? It’s in the same section. Fluid types are listed by brand and specification — no guessing which DOT4 or gear oil to use. If you are using aftermarket specs, you are wasting parts.

Does This Manual Cover the R 1100 S EVO?

Yes. The manual explicitly lists the R 1100 S EVO alongside the R 1150 RT and R 1150 R. All three share the same Integral ABS system, same engine family, and same maintenance schedule. The valve clearance adjustment procedure, throttle cable synchronization, and swinging arm bearing checks apply to each model. If you own an R 1100 S EVO, this is your document.

3 Inspection Intervals Every Owner Should Track

BMW breaks maintenance into Inspections I, II, III, and IV. Inspection I happens at 1,000 km (600 miles) — that’s when you tighten cylinder heads for the first time. Inspection II at 20,000 km (12,000 miles) adds spark plug checking and brake pad inspection. Inspection III at 40,000 km (24,000 miles) hits the big items: replacing the fuel filter, Poly-V belt, and intake air filter. Inspection IV at the annual service includes changing brake fluid in both wheel and control circuits. Miss any of these and you void the factory timeline.

Source Authenticity: OEM vs Aftermarket Documentation

I have seen too many reprints where the torque table is resized and the numbers become unreadable. This is the original BMW Motorrad publication, order number 01 71 0 029 614, printed in Germany. The PDF is a direct scan of the factory manual — no missing pages, no cropped diagrams. If you want to compare, grab a White Outdoor LT-5 700 Series 2005 Service Manual – OEM Factory Specs from this site and see the difference in clarity. For a smaller bike, the Maruti MB308 Service Manual – OEM Factory Specs for Proper Repairs follows the same philosophy — factory data or nothing.

What You Won’t Find Here

This is not a repair manual for the complete motorcycle system. It covers maintenance procedures only: oil changes, filter replacements, brake fluid bleeding, belt replacement, and adjustments. If you need engine teardown or transmission rebuild specs, you will need the full repair manual. For those deeper jobs, the Huskie HH100, HH150-2, HH300-2, HH500-2, HH750-2 Service Manual OEM Specs is a good example of a complete chassis manual. Also, if you are brushing up on theory, read the Wikipedia article on Manual Transmission and then cross-reference the clutch fluid change procedure here — it makes sense.

FAQ

What tools do I need for the Integral ABS bleed test?

You need the BMWMoDiTeC diagnostic tool. The manual details the bleed test procedure for Inspections I, II, III, and IV. Without this tool, you cannot properly purge air from the control circuit. The process involves filling the reservoir, connecting the tool, and following the on-screen prompts while actuating the handlebar lever and foot pedal. Using a vacuum bleeder will not work — the ABS modulator needs active cycling. This is not a job you can shortcut.

Does this manual include torque values for the cylinder heads?

Yes. The tightening torque table lists the specs for cylinder head nuts.

Stop paying the dealer for work you can do yourself. Access the Factory Manual and get the official BMW Motorrad maintenance data on your workbench. No more guessing. No more stripped threads. Just factory torque, factory intervals, and factory ABS bleed procedure. Manual Transmission is one thing — but the OEM document is where real safety lives.